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Purchase early bird tickets now for the Atascadero Wine Fest
ATASCADERO — Early Bird tickets to the Atascadero Wine Fest are now on sale. Tickets are $65 now through April 30. The Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, June 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Atascadero Lake Park. Thousands of wine lovers will pour into Atascadero’s sun-splashed...
Race tight for District 5 Supervisor with Super Tuesday results posted
Current Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno is in the lead at 53.89 percent, with Susan Funk at 46.02 percent. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The first results of the Primary Election are in from Super Tuesday, March 5. The highlighted run of this election was between current Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno and Atascadero City Councilmember Susan Funk for the District 5 San Luis Obispo County Supervisor’s seat. The district represents Atascadero, Cal Poly State University (portion), California Valley, Creston, Garden Farms, Pozo, San Luis Obispo (portion), and Santa Margarita. The position is currently held by Supervisor Debbie Arnold, who is not running for re-election.
Local Atascadero diner to be featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’
ATASCADERO — Filming for a new episode of “America’s Best Restaurants” took place at A-Town Diner on Thursday, Feb. 29. The diner has been under the ownership of Robert and Melinda (Mimi) Davis since Sept. 12, 2022. During filming, the diner stayed open to the public, and friends and local customers filled the diner with their own energy. Atascadero News also stopped by to see how filming was going.
School Board approves 2023/2024 Second Interim Budget Report
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) Board of Trustees met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 5, at 7 p.m. Near the beginning of the meeting, three of Atascadero High School’s (AHS) wrestlers were recognized by their coach, Dan Loney, for their CIF standings at the end of the wrestling season.
Best of 2024 Winner: Best Lunch Spot
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Lunch Spot is:. Thanks to all the voters in the 11th annual Best of North SLO County reader’s poll who put their favorite businesses the top of the local scene as the Best in their business for 2024. Thank you for your support of local business!
Best of 2024 Winner: Best Pizza Delivery
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Pizza Delivery is:. Thanks to all the voters in the 11th annual Best of North SLO County reader’s poll who put their favorite businesses the top of the local scene as the Best in their business for 2024. Thank you for your support of local business!
Best of 2024 Winner: Best Pie
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Pie is:. Thanks to all the voters in the 11th annual Best of North SLO County reader’s poll who put their favorite businesses the top of the local scene as the Best in their business for 2024. Thank you for your support of local business!
Tight race for District 5 Supervisor with Super Tuesday results posted
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The first results of the Primary Election are in from Super Tuesday, March 5. The highlighted run of this election was between current Atascadero City Mayor Heather Moreno and Atascadero City Councilmember Susan Funk for District 5 San Luis Obispo County Supervisor. The District represents Atascadero, Cal Poly State University (portion), California Valley, Creston, Garden Farms, Pozo, San Luis Obispo (portion), and Santa Margarita.
Best of 2024 Winner: Best 12-17 Kids Entertainment
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best 12-17 Kids Entertainment is:. Thanks to all the voters in the 11th annual Best of North SLO County reader’s poll who put their favorite businesses the top of the local scene as the Best in their business for 2024. Thank you for your support of local business!
Best of 2024 Winner: Best Place for a Family Outing
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Place for a Family Outing is:. Thanks to all the voters in the 11th annual Best of North SLO County reader’s poll who put their favorite businesses the top of the local scene as the Best in their business for 2024. Thank you for your support of local business!
Best of 2024 Winner: Best Place for a Girl’s Night Out
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Place for a Girl’s Night Out is:. Thanks to all the voters in the 11th annual Best of North SLO County reader’s poll who put their favorite businesses the top of the local scene as the Best in their business for 2024. Thank you for your support of local business!
San Luis Obispo voting precinct 519 moved to Cal Poly PAC
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Clerk-Recorder’s Office has had to consolidate a polling place in San Luis Obispo with another one nearby. Now voting at: The Cal Poly Performing Arts Center (PAC) Formerly voting at: SLO Vet’s Hall. Alternate options for all SLO voters:. • Drop your...
Los Osos and Ocean Clerk Recorder precincts consolidated ahead of Tuesday’s election
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The Clerk-Recorder’s Office is having to make some last-minute adjustments to polling locations ahead of Tuesday’s Presidential Primary Election due to a shortage of precinct workers. The 120 precincts needed to serve SLO County’s approximately 180,000 registered voters are spread among 70 different polling locations, and each requires at least two clerks and one inspector.
County Clerk Recorder office to be closed Election Day, March 5
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The County of San Luis Obispo Clerk-Recorder’s Office will be closed on Tuesday, March 5, due to the Presidential Primary Election. Instead of regular business hours and activity, the office and the Elections Window will be open to the public for election services only.
Best of 2024 Winner: Best U12 Kids Entertainment
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best U12 Kids Entertainment is:. Thanks to all the voters in the 11th annual Best of North SLO County reader’s poll who put their favorite businesses the top of the local scene as the Best in their business for 2024. Thank you for your support of local business!
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