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Planned night work scheduled on El Camino Real north of Del Rio Road
ATASCADERO — In order to minimize impacts to public vehicular traffic and the wastewater system, the contractor constructing public improvements on El Camino Real north of Del Rio Road will be constructing a new sewer manhole and lateral connection on Wednesday, June 26 into Thursday morning, June 27. Work will commence at 9 p.m. and is expected to take approximately eight hours to complete.
Red Light Roundup 6/17/24-6/23/24
Crime data listed below is for information purposes only and subject to change upon the receipt of updated information. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The data listed below is subject to change each week. Atascadero Police Department. June 17, 2024. 23:16 — Charles...
Friends, family, and food
When it comes to identifying the busiest months of the year, June makes the list. Check this lineup, and you will see what I mean: graduations, weddings, vacations, Father’s Day, class and family reunions, and neighborhood gatherings.Here in Atascadero, we add the 27th Annual Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival at the end of the month. They all have something in common — friends, family, and food.
Appreciating school employees
One of the most positive aspects of serving as county superintendent of schools is working with and acknowledging exemplary educational employees across San Luis Obispo County. Last month, schools across California celebrated the caring and devoted individuals who serve in our schools. For many children, some of the first sparks of joy they encounter at school are from dedicated, caring, and service-minded school employees. The kind words of encouragement from a custodian, driver, assistant, teacher, or administrator can make a tremendous difference.
Realty Report : 1st Quarter San Luis Obispo County Inventory Report
If you are like me, you have come to accept that interest rates won’t be dropping to pre-pandemic levels anytime soon. The seasoned agents in my office concur and state that most of their clients have come to the same conclusion. Still, they are in constant communication with their clients to ensure a dialogue that provides value when they are ready to make a real estate move. Though disconcerting, keep in mind interest rates are variable and there is hope that they will go down. If you are looking to make a real estate move, notwithstanding the rates, let’s look at inventory. Inventory is another one of the key puzzle pieces within a real estate market that can help or hinder a move.
Cross Talk: Celebrating OUR community at the Atascadero Lakeside Wine Fest
This month, we celebrate 27 years of community, wine, and art at the most anticipated wine festival on the Central Coast, The Atascadero Lakeside Wine Fest. This festival stands as a testament to the spirit of our amazing community. It brings together residents and visitors alike to enjoy exceptional local wines, craft beers, ciders, art, and music. Not only is this a great chance to enjoy all wine country has to offer, but it also offers a chance to connect with neighbors, friends, and family by the beautiful Atascadero Lake.
Business Spotlight: Monica Sheldon
Self Employment Tax Credit, Freedom Group, and Gold Standard Mortgage. Ramifications from COVID have created many struggles, especially for the Self-Employed. Monica Sheldon has been assisting such individuals with the Self Employment Tax Credit(SETC) program while also being an insurance agent for Freedom Group and loan originator with Gold Standard Mortgage.
Business Spotlight: The Teresa Rhyne Law Group
When Teresa Rhyne would accompany her significant other on his wine business trips to North County, she realized “there was a need for sophisticated estate and business planning in this growing region” and knew she needed to open an office here. Rhyne founded The Teresa Rhyne Law Group in 2008, and in 2014 the Paso Robles office was established.
BEHIND THE BADGE: The story of the Sheriff’s Office
The story of the Sheriff’s Office has a natural beginning. It started when San Luis Obispo County began in 1850. Every year, a new chapter is written. For many of those years, the public did not have a comprehensive understanding of all the functions of the Sheriff’s Office. I tried to change that when I was elected sheriff. I have always tried to be as open and transparent as possible with the public. To me, that’s democracy in action and is essential to a functioning, responsive government. I want you to know what the Sheriff’s Office is doing and, maybe more importantly, why we are doing it.
The Green Omen Apothecary & Tea Lounge
After 20 years of working in a corporate job, Riana Martinez took a leap to pursue what she loves: herbs. She explains that her “strong attraction, passion, and intuitive knowledge of plants and all they have to offer us” led her to study herbs. In an effort to spread her knowledge about the benefits of herbal medicine, she opened the doors to The Green Omen Apothecary & Tea Lounge on June 3, 2023.
Joshua Lee Arnold sentenced to 54 years to life in prison
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Visalia resident Joshua Lee Arnold, 42, has been sentenced to serve 26 years plus 28 years to life in prison for attempted murder and assault with a handgun during crime spree. On April 9, Arnold pleaded no...
Marco Antonio Cota Jr. Sentenced to Life in Prison for First-Degree Murder and Mutilation of Remains
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — District Attorney Dan Dow announced that Marco Antonio Cota Jr. of San Luis Obispo has been sentenced to serve 75 years to life plus 21 years for first-degree murder and mutilation of human remains in the November 2021 killing of 64-year-old Rick Fowler. Cota...
Jury Convicts Bryce Littlejohns of Multiple Crimes, Including Rape and Assault
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — District Attorney Dan Dow announced that on Tuesday, June 11, a San Luis Obispo County jury found Bryce Littlejohns, 45, of Oceano, guilty of numerous crimes he viciously committed against his former spouse in March 2020, and related crimes against law enforcement. On the...
Kim M. Croft 1964-2024
Kim Mosher Croft was born in Ogdensburg, New York, on October 10, 1964. She moved with her family to Atascadero in 1974. Kim was an AHS graduate in 1982 and San Joaquin Tech School with an Animal Technology degree. She worked in that capacity for 16 years at El Camino Vet Hospital.
Glenda A. Silva 1933-2024
Long-time SLO County resident Glenda A. Silva passed away May 6th, 2024, in Morro Bay, CA, coming full circle to where she spent her years as a teen, newlywed, mother, and grandmother. Glenda was born in Van Buren, Arkansas, and lived there until age 8. Her family then migrated to...
Jury convicts Daniel Jacobo of involuntary manslaughter and filing a false police report
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — District Attorney Dan Dow announced June 13 that a San Luis Obispo County jury has found Daniel Jacobo, 23, guilty of involuntary manslaughter and filing a false police report in the Nov. 4, 2022, shooting death of 28-year-old Alexander Xavier MonteroPille. The jury did not find true that Jacobo intentionally and personally used a firearm during the killing.
Senior Volunteer Services celebrates volunteers
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Senior Volunteer Services (SVS) held its annual Volunteer Recognition Brunch on Tuesday, May 21, at the Marriott Garden Inn in San Luis Obispo. The event is held every year as a “thank you” to all the volunteers who are members of SVS and have put in hundreds of hours at different nonprofit partners throughout San Luis Obispo County and Northern Santa Barbara County.
Jury convicts John Patric Montgomery of possession of drugs for sale and for trespassing
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — District Attorney Dan Dow announced June 14 that a San Luis Obispo County jury found John Patric Montgomery, 62, guilty of possession for sale of a controlled substance and trespassing. During the trial, the jury heard evidence that on March 6, San Luis Obispo...
Clerk-Recorder’s Office announces mobile vital records pop-up event in Atascadero
ATASCADERO — The County of San Luis Obispo Clerk-Recorder’s Office announced that a mobile vital records pop-up event will be held at their North County location in Atascadero on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The North County office is on the second floor of the Atascadero Library at 6565 Capistrano Avenue.
Red Light Roundup 6/9/24-6/16/24
Crime data listed below is for information purposes only and subject to change upon the receipt of updated information. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The data listed below is subject to change each week. Atascadero Police Department. June 10, 2024. 20:56 — Elizabeth...
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