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Adopt-a-cockroach program returns to Charles Paddock Zoo

– The Charles Paddock Zoo is once again offering a unique way to show affection this Valentine’s Day with its adopt-a-cockroach program. During the month Full Article

Veterans of Foreign Wars to host chili cook-off

Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Meals That Connect operating out of the Atascadero Senior Center – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 2814 Full Article

Local 4-H members join in a football game at the Sunken Gardens

– Four young members of 4-H took a break from walking their sheep to join a football game with friends at the Sunken Gardens in Full Article

Emergency rental assistance available for SLO County residents

County residents eligible for up to three months in past-due rent – Catholic Charities Diocese Monterey has announced the availability of emergency rental assistance to Full Article

Obituary of Randy Gail Butterworth, 65

July 19, 1957 – Jan. 14, 2023 Atascadero, California – Randy, 65, passed away peacefully on Jan. 14, 2022, after a brief medical condition, with Full Article

Obituary of Arthur ‘Neal’ Everett

Arthur ‘Neal’ Everett April 16, 1940 – January 9, 2023 Atascadero, California – Neal was born in West Plains, Mo. on April 16, 1940. His Full Article

Registration now open for adult basketball league

Registration deadline is Feb. 24 –Registration is now open for the City of Atascadero’s Adult Basketball League’s Spring session. The league meets at the Colony Full Article

Obituary of John James Perry, 69

– John James Perry, beloved husband, father, brother, son, grandfather, and friend passed from this life unexpectedly at 69 years old on Nov. 13, 2022, Full Article

Obituary of Alvin ‘Al’ Varner, 78

Memorial service will be held on Jan. 25 – Alvin “Al” Varner passed away peacefully on Dec. 3, 2022, at the age of 78 in Atascadero Full Article

Letter: Sorry to read that COVID-19 testing sites are closing

To the editor, – We were so sorry to read that the Paso Robles COVID-19 community testing site and two other community testing sites will Full Article