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County reports two more COVID-19-related deaths, increase in cases

Twenty-six residents are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, including 5 in the ICU –The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department today reported the loss Full Article

DA clears officers who used deadly force to stop shooter

District Attorney announces results of independent review of the officer-involved shooting incidents –District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that his office has completed the independent Full Article

New boutique eyewear shop opens in Atascadero

Shop offers prescription frames, sunglasses and more –Atascadero gained another new business last month on July 5 when long-time optician Kyla Skinner, 42, opened up Full Article

Community enjoys ‘National Night Out’ in Atascadero

Event promotes police-community partnerships –Atascadero celebrated National Night Out Tuesday afternoon and evening at the Sunken Gardens, with lots of giveaways. Sergeant John Taylor handed Full Article

Public health reports two new COVID-19 deaths

Eight residents currently in the hospital with COVID-19 —The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department today reported that two SLO County residents, one Full Article

Family and friends raising funds for hospitalized Atascadero woman

Fundraising effort seeks $15,000 –Atascadero resident Katy O’Hern has been stuck at French Hospital for over a week in the hospital, since July 25, with Full Article

Local chef dreams of opening an Irish food restaurant in Atascadero

Carndonagh Kitchen offers Irish fusion food for events and more –Charles Doherty, from the City of Garden Grove in Orange County, has had a long Full Article

Column: A newcomer’s perspective on Atascadero

A charming city with kind people –Before working at A-Town Daily News, my experience with Atascadero didn’t extend beyond visiting the Galaxy Theatres to catch Full Article

New cheese shop and wine bar coming to Atascadero

Shop will have beer and wine on tap, grilled cheeses, cheese and charcuterie platters and more –Loulou Cheese Girl is planned to open at the Full Article

COVID-19: Unvaccinated people make up majority of new cases, SLO County reports

Risk of severe illness increases as more contagious Delta variant takes hold locally –Almost all COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths reported in San Luis Obispo Full Article