Community

Templeton to allow on-leash dogs at parks

New policy part of Parks and Recreation Master Plan –The Templeton Community Services District (TCSD) Park and Recreation Master Plan was recently adopted by the Full Article

Adoptable pet of the week: Patches

–This week’s edition of North County Adoptable Pet of the Week features one-eyed chihuahua Patches from Meade Canine Rescue. Patches is an adorable full bred Full Article

Eleven Cuesta students qualify for national Skills USA competition

This is the tenth year in a row the college has qualified –Twelve Cuesta College Career Technical Education students medaled at the Skills USA California Full Article

April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month

Wear blue for kids April 8 —In 1983 President Ronald Reagan issued a presidential proclamation designating April as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month to “Acknowledge Full Article

Conservation celebration to be held at zoo

Event is free with regular admission – A “party for the planet,” is coming to town on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 Full Article

Adoptable pet of the week: Putter

–This week’s edition of North County Adoptable Pet of the Week features black cat Putter. Putter is a 5 year old, male, short hair black Full Article

North County Farmers Market awarded $18,000 for food stamp program

Incentive designed to increase purchase of fruits and vegetables by food stamp recipients –The North County Farmers Market Association was awarded a Food Insecurity and Full Article

Library celebrates spring with art, poetry exhibit

Exhibit theme is, ‘Renewal’ –The Atascadero Library, located at 6555 Capistrano Avenue, will celebrate spring with a special exhibit of art and poetry, beginning April Full Article

Police celebrate retirement of K-9 Atza

Retirement party held following last day of duty –The City of Atascadero and the Atascadero Police Department held a retirement celebration for K-9 Atza, who Full Article

‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser happening April 21

Tickets are $25 and include soup, breads, plus a handmade item –The ECHO Empty Bowls luncheon fundraiser is happening Thursday, April 21, 11 – 2 Full Article