Community

City to conduct oath of office ceremony

New K-9 officer to be sworn in –On Thursday, Aug. 4, at 4 p.m., the City of Atascadero will conduct an oath of office ceremony Full Article

Diablo power plant receives recognition for supporting mothers

By Ann Berry Gallegos Exemplary breastfeeding policies upheld at Diablo Canyon –The California Breastfeeding Coalition recognizes Diablo Canyon Power Plant for its exemplary efforts to Full Article

Adoptable pet of the week: Lucy

–This week’s edition of North County Adoptable Pet of the Week is Lucy from the North County Humane Society. Lucy grew up in Arroyo Grande. Full Article

‘Wild’ themed exhibit showing at the Atascadero Library

Reception will be hosted Aug. 4 –The Atascadero Library will feature the work of several local artists interpreting the theme of “Wild.” There will be Full Article

Movies in the garden begin Aug. 6

First screening will be Pixar’s, ‘The Good Dinosaur’ –Atascadero Movies in the Gardens will begin August 6 at the Atascadero Sunken Gardens Park, located at Full Article

Bone marrow drive to be held Saturday for local teen

A second drive will be held July 30 in Arroyo Grande – Jack’s Helping Hand, a local nonprofit that helps children with cancer and special Full Article

Local church sets up as, ‘Pokestop’

By Margaux Sky New game has North County residents on the run -Pokemon Go fever has swept the country, and North County is no exception. Full Article

Local teen vying for top contender in Wyoming rodeo

By Margaux Sky 15-year-old LaRae Luis will represent California in the reined cow horse event –The California National High School Rodeo Team has opened the arena Full Article

Three contestants in the running for Miss Mid-State Fair

–Three young ladies are in the running to be crowned Miss Mid-State Fair 2016. Contestants will compete in five areas: Interview, Platform, Talent, Swimsuit, and Full Article