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High school film, photography and media contest seeking applications

–A new competition for Central Coast high school student filmmakers, photographers, media artists, and podcasters, presented by the Central Coast Film Society, is now accepting Full Article

Local chapter of Alzheimer’s Association expands support to Latino communities in SLO County

–The California Central Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association continues to offer free educational webinars taught in Spanish, in partnership with the Promotores Collaborative of Full Article

Atascadero local earns masters degree from University of the Cumberlands

–Debbie Gough of Atascadero recently earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in fall 2020. The University of the Cumberlands is one Full Article

City of Atascadero announces virtual affordable housing study session

–The City of Atascadero is hosting a virtual affordable housing discussion on Thursday, March 11 at 6 p.m. At this study session, the city will Full Article

Modified youth and recreational adult sports can start in SLO County on Friday

–Organized youth and adult sports with modifications may resume in San Luis Obispo County starting Friday, with some modifications based on guidance from the California Full Article

Atascadero insurance agent launches ‘Quotes for Good’ benefitting ALF Food Pantry

–The John Donovan State Farm Insurance Agency in Atascadero is launching a “Quotes for Good” program to benefit the ALF Food Pantry. Starting March 1, Full Article

Patriotic rally held at Sunken Gardens in Atascadero

–A patriotic rally took place Sunday afternoon at the Sunken Gardens in Atascadero. About one hundred people turned out for the event to hear speakers Full Article

‘Firefighters & Flowers for a Cure’ fundraiser happening Valentine’s Day weekend

–The Templeton Fire Stairclimb Team will be doing its 5th annual Firefighters & Flowers for a Cure fundraiser once again this year. Templeton’s finest will Full Article

Charles Paddock Zoo offering adoptable cockroaches for Valentine’s Day

–Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Charles Paddock Zoo is offering a unique way to show your true affection with “Adopt-A-Cockroach.” Through Monday, Feb. Full Article

Chipping program returns to Atascadero

–The San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council has awarded Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services grant funds for hazardous fuel reduction for 2021. This program, Full Article