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Atascadero’s Fourth of July
The Fourth of July, synonymous with fireworks and barbecues, commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a pivotal moment in American history denouncing the injustices imposed by England’s King George III upon the Thirteen Colonies. However, beyond its national significance, this date holds profound importance for Atascadero, marking the transfer of the city’s land deed amidst grandeur on July 4, 1913.
Colony Park Community Center offers summer evening sports program
– The Colony Park Community Center offers summer evening activities with a drop-in schedule. The programs run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. On Mondays, the center hosts all-ages volleyball for $2 per person. Tuesdays feature adult basketball, also priced at $2 per person. Wednesday evenings are dedicated to adult dodgeball at $3 per person. The week rounds out with family basketball on Thursdays, returning to the $2 per person rate.
Charles Paddock Zoo announces new summer animals
ATASCADERO — The Charles Paddock Zoo (CPZ) is sharing a couple of new animal highlights going on at the zoo in time for summer and the Fourth of July holiday. A new young red panda, Kesari, has arrived from the Sacramento Zoo, and a gender announcement has been made for a mongoose lemur: “It’s a Boy,” said the zoo in welcoming baby Ravi!
Atascadero Kiwanis and Mayor’s Winemaker Dinner returns for 14th year
ATASCADERO — On Friday, June 21, from 5 to 10 p.m., community members headed to the Pavillion on the Lake to the 14th Annual Atascadero Kiwanis and Mayor’s Winemaker Dinner. The venue was packed with wineries, state officials, Atascadero’s mayor, and residents from all over San Luis Obispo County who came out to support the Kiwanis and this year’s beneficiary, El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO).
OCSD discusses opposition to contract transferring Oceano's fire services to county
Fire services remain a touchy subject in Oceano after a recently approved contract transfers responsibility for the area to San Luis Obispo County. "As the past [Oceano Community Services District] board member and committee member in support of the 2020 fire tax increase, I'm here to say I told you so," previous OCSD board president Karen White said during public comment at the June 26 board of directors meeting. "I warned them that if Oceano did not increase its tax revenue to fund fire services that went to San Luis County for help, the district would lose its fire station."
Supervisors vote to halt increase for cannabis tax
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — During a special meeting on June 24, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted to halt a cannabis tax increase for the county. The board voted to keep the tax at 6 percent rather than increasing to 8 percent. The tax was originally scheduled to increase starting July 1.
Sun Bucks provides free food to kids
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. - Sun Bucks is a new program in California that provides access to food for kids in the summertime. Families will get $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries during the summer. Families who qualify will get Sun Bucks mailed to their home on an S-EBT card. News Channel The post Sun Bucks provides free food to kids appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Distillery Trail Weekend returns this August
Event will feature a new trail map, range of special activities. – The Paso Robles Distillery Trail is gearing up for Distillery Trail Weekend, scheduled for Aug. 9-11. The event will feature a new trail map and a range of special activities. As California’s only designated distillery trail, the Paso...
Justin Vineyards grants $300,000 to Paso Robles nonprofits and schools
Justin Community Grants Program has provided more than $1.6 million in support. – Justin Vineyards & Winery has selected 13 North San Luis Obispo County nonprofit organizations and 22 county schools as its 2024 Community Grants recipients. The recipients were collectively awarded $300,000, which will go directly to improving the lives of those who live in the greater Paso Robles community through funding social services programs, education, resources, and community initiatives. Since its inception in 2013, the Justin Community Grants Program has provided more than $1.6 million to support 255 community programs, 255 teachers, and 50 schools.
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