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Atascadero Chief of Police reflects on five years of service

Jerel Haley talks crime and community – It’s not everyday that one comes across a police chief who liberally quotes Plato, Aristotle, Gandhi and Martin Full Article

Letter: Tom O’Malley is committed to Atascadero

To the editor, –Tom O’Malley has the financial experience, background and understanding that are crucial in leading our city. Over the past 15 years I Full Article

What are the teachers doing on early release Fridays and on student free days?

Viewpoint by Superintendent Tom Butler, Atascadero Unified School District One of the questions I often receive is, “What are the teachers doing on early release Full Article

Founder’s Day brings together a community to celebrate Templeton’s history

Locals and central coast visitors were able to enjoy the community and history of Templeton at the annual Founder’s Day Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 22. The Full Article

November activities planned at the Atascadero library

–The Atascadero Library has announced their programming for the month of November. The library will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day and Thursday Full Article

SUV crashes into pediatrician’s office in Atascadero

–A woman in an SUV drove into Patterson and Tedford Pediatrics in the 7700 block of Morro Road in Atascadero on Thursday, according to the Full Article

Fundraiser for Colony Heritage Center slated for Nov. 12

Tickets on sale now –The Atascadero Historical Society announces that tickets are available for their Kick off Fundraiser for the Colony Heritage Center to Full Article

Department of Water Resources formally establishes Atascadero Sub-basin

Determination will promote continued sustainable management, city says –The California Department of Water Resources, or DWR, has determined that the Atascadero Groundwater Sub-basin is hydraulically Full Article

Zoo Boo returns to Charles Paddock Zoo

It’s Halloween fun for all ages as we prepare for another spooktackular evening at the Charles Paddock Zoo. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the Full Article

City of Atascadero hosting corn toss tournament

Proceeds will benefit Parents For Joy all-inclusive playground project –The Knights of Columbus will present their first ever Showdown Corn Toss Tournament & Fun Day, Full Article