Politics

City council agenda posted for March 26 meeting

–The agenda for the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 26 is now available online. Click here to view the agenda. Meetings take place Full Article

Cunningham bill could ‘close loophole’ preventing police from being charged with sexual battery

–Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham, a Republican who represents San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara counties, introduced a bill Feb. 22 that he says will close Full Article

Governor announces legislative proposals to confront housing cost crisis

–Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced a major legislative proposal as part of his $1.75 billion package to confront the housing cost crisis. The new proposal Full Article

Governor orders a halt to the death penalty in California

–Executive order declares a moratorium on executions of California’s 737 inmates on –Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday placing a moratorium on the Full Article

Congressional Art Competition seeking applicants

–Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) recently announced the start of this year’s Congressional Art Competition. High School students from across California’s 24th Congressional District are Full Article

Lawmakers propose soda tax, warning labels, display ban

–State lawmakers are attempting to discourage the consumption of sugary beverages by proposing a tax, warning labels, and a ban on soda displays near checkout Full Article

City Council to discuss fees associated with recycling, organic waste

Agenda posted for Tuesday meeting –The agenda for the Atascadero City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 26 is now available online. You may access Full Article

City Council agenda amended

–The amended agenda for the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 12 is now available online. Access the amendment notice, amended agenda and amended Full Article

Agenda posted for Jan. 30 city council meeting

–The amended agenda for the City Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 30 is now available online. You may access the amendment notice and agenda Full Article

John Peschong, Debbie Arnold announce re-election campaigns

–Supervisors John Peschong and Debbie Arnold announced Monday their intent to run for reelection. The election is March 3, 2020, so vote-by-mail ballots will be Full Article