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Local veterinarian provides assistance on a global scale

-By Leslie Jones –Dr. Gary Gordon DVM, an Atascadero resident and equine veterinarian in practice for over 50 years, has spent numerous years collecting used, Full Article

Girl writes Santa asking for expansion of Boys and Girls Club

–Kiana, an 8-year-old girl who is a member of the San Luis Obispo County Boys and Girls Club, wrote the following letter to Santa this Full Article

‘Cut-a-thon’ raises $4,750 for local 4-year-old with Leukemia

Annie Blake was diagnosed with B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia the day before Halloween –Annie Blake is 4 years old and has been diagnosed with B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Her family Full Article

Thursday is last day to register for kids’ winter drama workshop

–Thursday is the last day to register for Templeton High Drama Fringe Festival Cast and Crew’s winter drama program for grades 2 – 6. The Full Article

Thousands turn out for annual ‘Winter Wonderland’ event

Event had another successful year –Despite rain falling until early Friday morning, Atascadero’s annual Winter Wonderland went off successfully. Last year’s event was cancelled due to a Full Article

Zoo to host ‘Holiday Magic’ celebration

Free, family-friendly event goes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. –The Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero will be hosting their annual, “Holiday Magic” celebration on Full Article

Veterans honored with wreath laying ceremony

-By Jackie Iddings Ten SLO county cemeteries join Wreaths Across America program –On Saturday, 75 Christmas wreaths were laid on the graves of veterans at Full Article

Adoptable pet of the week: Lenny

–This edition of North County Adoptable Pets of the Week features orange and white short haired cat Lenny. Lenny is a handsome and friendly orange Full Article

Update from County Supervisor Debbie Arnold

By 5th District San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Debbie Arnold –On Oct. 27, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors took under consideration a Full Article

Heart to Heart gifts $30,000 to 12 local charities

–Heart to Heart Real Estate owners, Mark McConnell and Liz Lee, have kicked off what they call their “Giveapalooza,” – a week of giving back Full Article