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Elementary school remains closed for bomb-threat investigation

Update Sept. 14, 7 a.m.: San Gabriel Elementary School in Atascadero will remain closed today while authorities continue an investigation into a bomb threat, according Full Article

Wilwand Tea moves to larger location in south Atascadero

Wilwand Tea, which has been located on Traffic Way for the last two years, will move from its 1,000-square-foot location downtown to a 4,500-square-foot building Full Article

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Hounds dominate Pirates in season opener

By Rick Evans Atascadero 62, Morro Bay 14 The Atascadero Greyhounds grabbed the lead from the start and held on to dominate the visiting Morro Full Article

New eatery, the Kitchenette, is fresh, fast, and local

By Jackie Iddings – Chris and Mike Kobayashi have brought their farm to table fresh dining to Templeton. Kitchenette, the Kobayashi brothers’ newest eatery opened Full Article

Fire breaks out on Pine Mountain

– The Atascadero Fire Department doused a vegetation fire Wednesday evening. The fire was reported at 6:47 p.m. on Pine Mountain in the 6000 block Full Article

A day in the life of Atascadero police

Two officers offer a glimpse into their work lives – Local reporter Paula McCambridge spent seven hours Sunday on the job with two Atascadero police officers. The Full Article

DUI checkpoint planned this weekend

– Atascadero Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/drivers license checkpoint on Friday, Sept. 4, between the hours of 7 p.m. – 1:30 Full Article

Haggen sues Albertsons for more than $1 billion in damages

– Haggen has filed a lawsuit against Albertsons seeking more than $1 billion in damages related to Haggen’s purchase of Albertson’s stores. The complaint, which was Full Article

Merchants, city plan to revitalize Traffic Way area

By Jackie Iddings Ideas presented included returning the farmers’ market, offering free community events, and landscaping with ‘parklets’ – Traffic Way merchants have joined with Full Article

Atascadero’s tax oversight committee meets for first time Monday

For the first time since Atascadero’s voters approved increasing the local sales tax by a half-cent for road improvements in the November 2014 election, the citizens’ oversight committee will Full Article