Politics

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

Firestone buys Knight’s Carpet building from card room owner

“I think it’s a win-win situation,” said Adam Firestone. Firestone Walker Brewing Company and the Paso Robles Casino card room today announced the sale Full Article

Local residents will see increased water restrictions

Governor imposes unprecedented mandatory water-use reduction In response to the state’s lowest snowpack ever recorded and the drought continuing, Gov. Jerry Brown announced Wednesday first-ever mandatory Full Article