Community

Shop local thrift stores in October to support disability employment

Community members are invited to shop and donate at one of the eight thrift store locations operated by the organizations – This fall, NCI Affiliates Full Article

New Cal Poly partnership brings degrees to community colleges

Programs will allow qualified students to complete four-year degrees on community college campuses – Cal Poly has announced new 2+2 programs with Cuesta College and Full Article

Veterans and rising stars shine at Twin Rivers

Twin Rivers Fall International recap – Cora’s four-star win with James Alliston in the mare’s first event at the level, along with Tamie Smith’s victories Full Article

Obituary of James Virgil Smith, 92

– We are sad to announce that on September 11, 2024, at the age of 92, James Virgil Smith of Taft, California passed away. Family Full Article

Long Walk Home event supports homeless services on Central Coast

Participants will walk through downtown Atascadero to symbolize the journey many take toward stability – ECHO (El Camino Homeless Organization) will host its 13th annual Full Article

School supplies distributed to 242 children of local farm workers

– On Wednesday, Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.), a vegan food justice organization based in San Luis Obispo, concluded its latest School Supply Drive. This year, Full Article

Kiwanis volunteers help replace fence at Charles Paddock Zoo

– Several members of the Atascadero Kiwanis Club recently contributed to a community project by assisting with a fence replacement at Charles Paddock Zoo. The Full Article

Quota of Atascadero awards scholarships to local students

– Quota of Atascadero recently awarded scholarships to two local students. Christian Van Son received a $1,000 scholarship. He is attending Cuesta College, where he Full Article

Learn bird communication secrets at Morro Coast Audubon Zoom event

Event will be presented by Nathan Pieplow, author of the Peterson Field Guide to Bird Sounds – The Morro Coast Audubon Society (MCAS) will host Full Article

Vitalant urges blood donations in Atascadero this September

Donors of all blood types are needed, especially type O – Vitalant is urging all eligible donors to give blood during National Preparedness Month in Full Article