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Critical blood shortage reported at local blood banks

–Vitalant, the nation’s largest nonprofit, independent blood collector—serving the local community in the Central Coast, has declared a critical shortage of blood as supplies have Full Article

Take Atascadero Recreation Division’s 10,000 step challenge

–The City of Atascadero’s Recreation Division says it wants residents to stay active and to get outside for fresh air. Being outside is crucial for Full Article

Food banks and pantries in North County

–Looking for food banks in Paso Robles, Atascadero, or North San Luis Obispo County? Many local residents are facing difficult and unpredictable circumstances right now. Full Article

Free COVID-19 testing now available for any local resident, even those without symptoms

–Any San Luis Obispo County resident can now get tested for COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease in about five minutes at sites in Paso Robles and Grover Full Article

Flight team from Warbirds Museum led by local hospital CEO salutes Central Coast healthcare workers

–While many around California experienced the flyover of the Air National Guard that spanned through much of Northern California and the Central Coast Wednesday, employees Full Article

ECHO one of three nonprofits to receive Justin Community Grant

–Justin Vineyards & Winery today announced $60,000 in donations through the Justin Community Grants program. Three organizations will receive funding to help support programs focused Full Article

Families of all sorts enjoy Atascadero lake on Mother’s Day

–While Atascadero residents and visitors walked around Atascadero Lake on Sunday, a duck and eight ducklings spent the afternoon in the lagoon at the south Full Article

Check out these Mother’s Day specials in North County

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Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society inducts new members from Atascadero

–The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all Full Article

News from the City of Atascadero: Mosquito season is here

Submitted by the City of Atascadero –Atascadero’s springtime warm weather season has begun, which also means mosquitoes have arrived! Unfortunately, COVID-19 doesn’t seem to affect Full Article