Community

Jingle all the way 5k happening Saturday

–The Templeton Recreation Department is hosting the 2nd Annual Jingle All the Way 5K Family Fun Run sponsored by Sierra Pacific Materials and Earth Systems. Full Article

Cuesta Paramedic Program introduces new class, ambulance simulator

–The Cuesta College Paramedic Program recently hosted an open house to introduce its upcoming class of paramedic students and unveil its brand new, state-of-the-art ambulance Full Article

Today is deadline for sheriff’s Christmas bicycle giveaway

–The deadline for applications to request a child’s bicycle through the Sheriff’s Office Christmas Bicycle Giveaway is today, Nov. 30. If you know a child Full Article

Events scheduled for December at the Atascadero Library

–For more information about the following programs, call the library at (805) 461-6162. Note: The library will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas. Children’s programs Full Article

Twin Cities providing new service for mental health patients

–Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center and Twin Cities Community Hospital have partnered with the County of San Luis Obispo and the Sierra Mental Wellness Group Full Article

Bow Ties bluegrass band to play benefit concert for the homeless

–Bow Ties bluegrass band will be playing a benefit concert at Atascadero Pavilion on the Lake on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 6:30-10:30 p.m. All the Full Article

Twin Cities surgeon appearing on the Great American Baking Show

–Dr. John Blaney, one of our general surgeons at Twin Cities Community Hospital, will be appearing on the upcoming holiday edition of The Great American Full Article

City manager talks emergency preparedness

Submitted by Atascadero City Manager Rachelle Rickard. –The City of Atascadero is committed to ensuring the safety of all those living in and visiting our Full Article

Atascadero K9 awarded ‘Healthcare for K9 Heroes’ grant

–Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a nationwide charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of Full Article

Twin Cities earns top grade in patient safety

–Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in San Luis Obispo and Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton were both awarded an “A” from The Leapfrog Group’s Full Article