Politics
Legislation passed allowing extension of Diablo Canyon seismic review
Legislation authored by Atascadero’s State Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) to extend the independent review on seismic studies and surveys of Diablo Canyon Power Plant recently Full Article
SLO County Board of Supervisors discuss budget
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors initiated budget talks Monday morning. The budget discussion will continue today for its third day. According to Full Article
Council approves new housing and retail on Principal Ave.
Atascadero City Council this week approved a mixed residential and retail project on Principal Avenue after adding several conditions. The project includes 20 single-family residences; 12 Full Article
Roberta Fonzi endorses Cunningham for Assembly
Assembly candidate Jordan Cunningham has received the endorsement of longtime community leader and Atascadero City Councilwoman, Roberta Fonzi. Fonzi grew up in Atascadero, traveled widely Full Article
Atascadero tightens water restrictions
Residents are mandated to only two water days per week Following California Gov. Jerry Brown’s announcement that all water municipalities in the state need to Full Article
Terrie Banish appointed new Deputy City Manager
Terrie Banish, a long-time advertising executive at The Tribune in San Luis Obispo, was recently hired as Atascadero’s deputy city manager of outreach, promotions and Full Article
Atascadero Mayor Pro Tem endorses Jordan Cunningham for State Assembly
Heather Moreno says that she is, ‘confident that his approach to governing will help create jobs and strengthen our economy’ Former Deputy District Attorney and Full Article
Supervisors vote to restrict water exportation
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance, 5-0, to regulate the exportation of groundwater from the county. In February the board Full Article
Assemblyman Achadjian to host Veteran of the Year celebration May 9
Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian (R-Arroyo Grande) will be hosting a special celebration for the 35th Assembly District Veteran of the Year. The ceremony will be on Saturday, Full Article
Video: Capps announces plans to retire at end of term
Capps plans districtwide tour to highlight legislative priorities Today, Rep. Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara), who has represented the Central Coast in Congress since being sworn Full Article