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Message from Mayor Heather Moreno: Let’s double-down our efforts

Message from Mayor Heather Moreno: Double-down our efforts – continue sheltering & safe distancing –Hello again. I’m Atascadero’s Mayor, Heather Moreno. I know that all Full Article

Public libraries expand online services

–During its temporary closure, County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries has seen a significant spike in the use of online resources such as eBooks Full Article

Facebook group organizes ‘virtual’ Easter egg hunt

–A new ‘Virtual Easter Egg Hunt’ group on Facebook has quickly gained new members, going from zero to 1300 in just three days. The group, Full Article

Stadium Park attracting hikers

Local trails remain open for the time being –Although physical “social distancing” is the order of the day, the recent spring weather inspired hikers to Full Article

New restrictions in place at North County Farmers Markets

–Although some Farmers’ Markets in Southern California have been suspended, North County Farmers’ Markets continue to operate in Atascadero, Paso Robles, and Templeton. However, new Full Article

County asks pet owners to prepare care plans

—While the County of San Luis Obispo says that there is currently no definitive evidence that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) causes illness in our companion Full Article

Opinion: Smile, wave, be thankful, be kind, find peace

–The Advisory Board of the Ball State University Center for Peace and Conflict Studies recently created a list of peaceful ways to express ourselves as we seek Full Article

Foster a cat from HART shelter in Cambria

–HART feline shelter in Cambria is currently closed to the public due to the SLO County shelter in place order. They have significantly reduced the Full Article

County tax collector intends to waive penalties and interest for late payments due to COVID-19

–The San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector announced the following information for taxpayers related to payment of Property Taxes during the COVID-19 emergency: While Property Full Article

Still exhibit registration open for the Mid-State Fair

–The Still Exhibit Competition Handbooks are now available online. Still Exhibits include departments like Fine Arts, Flowers, Farm Art, Home Arts, Photography and Produce. Continuing Full Article