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Local blood bank testing all donations for COVID-19 antibodies

For a limited time, donors curious about their antibody status can find out results and may help immunocompromised patients – When people donate lifesaving blood Full Article

AAUW college scholarship applications now available

The scholarship is available to North County women – Applications for a scholarship from the Atascadero branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Full Article

Letters to the editor concerning recent Atascadero Unified School Board meeting

Do not compare wearing masks to the Holocaust To the editor, Dear Atascadero School Board members: On behalf of the Board of Trustees and Full Article

Local author releases children’s book, ‘Pen Pal Gals’

New children’s book shows kids the importance of friendship, staying connected – Mascot Books has announced the release of Pen Pal Gals: Friends Forever, written Full Article

Woods Humane hosting ‘St Catrick’s Day’ donation drive

Four-day donation drive in preparation for kitten season – Woods Humane Society is preparing for kitten season on the Central Coast by hosting a four-day-long Full Article

Column: Cohousing – a solution to homelessness?

Presentation happening Saturday at Mountainbrook Church in SLO – Homelessness is plaguing our cities and towns throughout the country and is a growing problem on Full Article

St. Patrick’s Day to-go meal fundraiser benefits Templeton Rec Foundation

All orders must be placed online before March 16 at 4 p.m. – The North County community is invited to enjoy an Irish family meal Full Article

Veterans of Foreign Wars post announces winners of chili cookoff

First place was won by Kristy McGill – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 2814 in Atascadero has crowned the best chili makers of the Full Article

Waste management shares ‘Spring Cleaning’ donation guide

Tips from San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management – Have a couch, an old fan, and a bedroom door in great condition that you no Full Article

Two free pet vaccine clinics happening this month

Woods partners with Petco Love to ‘Give Pets Their Best Shot’ during National Pet Vaccination Month – Woods Humane Society is partnering with national nonprofit Full Article