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Board of Supervisors renews San Luis Obispo County Tourism Business Improvement District
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — At their meeting on Tuesday, May 14, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors held a hearing regarding public testimonies and protests towards renewing the San Luis Obispo County Tourism Business Improvement District (CBID). “What is a business improvement district? It is a...
Atascadero Police Department taking over campsite debris removal budget from Public Works
ATASCADERO — Last week, at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 14, the council unanimously passed a motion that will benefit campsite debris removal. Part of the motion moved all funds for the debris removal from the Public Works Department Parks Division to the Atascadero Police Department (APD), who are already in charge of the cleanups. It will streamline the process and keep things moving smoothly.
27th Annual Atascadero Lakeside Wine Fest seeking volunteers
ATASCADERO — Volunteers are needed for the Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival, which will be held on Saturday, June 22, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Atascadero Lake Park. Volunteers are an integral part of the festival and will receive an official Wine Fest Volunteer baseball hat, snacks, and a complimentary ticket to use or to give to a friend. Those who volunteer for the closing shift (7:45 to 10 p.m.) also receive a Central Coast Wine Passport valued at $75 to use for the rest of the year.
Red Light Roundup 5/12/24-5/19/24
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. May 13, 2024. 09:10 — Joshua...
Officers investigating assault with a deadly weapon
ATASCADERO — Atascadero Police responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 6700 block of El Camino Real late Monday morning around 11:25 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 16-year-old male suffering from a laceration to his left forearm. Officers’ initial investigations showed that an altercation had occurred between the teen victim and an unidentified adult male over a reportedly stolen bicycle. During the confrontation, the adult suspect allegedly stabbed the victim in the forearm, causing a non-life-threatening injury.
Business Spotlight: SLG Senior Care
After developing online educational programs on WebMD for doctors and their patients for 12 years, Sue Gibson decided it was time to own a business and truly give back to others. Highlighting her decision due to her dad’s dementia and finding him a place to live, she started SLG Senior Care in San Mateo County in 2014 and San Luis Obispo County in 2020.
Memory makers and rolls
Collecting things is not an uncommon habit and often shows signs early in life. I remember, as a small child, collecting certain small shells each time my family went to the beach. I kept them in a special box in my bedroom. I loved to spill them out and examine each one again and again. I think I must have had that box until I went away to college, and after that, it seemed to disappear, probably when my parents moved after I was married.
Celebrating the Educational Community
“Children must be taught to think, not what to think.” — Margaret Mead. San Luis Obispo County celebrates the success and demonstrates appreciation for many talented educational employees throughout May. Our California’s Day of the Teacher arose from legislation co-sponsored by the CTA and the Association of Mexican American Educators in 1982. Since then, every year in May, we honor instructional excellence in our schools, community colleges, and universities. National Teacher Day is Tuesday, May 7. In 1986, California Senate Bill 1552 (Campbell) established the third week of May as Classified School Employee Week in order to recognize the vital contributions of classified employees. The California Department of Education encourages an annual recognition of school administrators on May 1 to celebrate those serving in leadership positions within our schools.
Realty Report: Building Your Team — The Success of your Real Estate Transaction Depends on it
I am constantly reading up and staying informed about what is happening in the real estate industry as well as our local market. Of late, it seems the value of putting together a top-notch real estate team can not be understated when making sure your purchase or sale of your home runs as smoothly as possible.
The Core Of An Impactful Chamber Of Commerce
There are two types of chambers: 3C chambers and 3P chambers. 3C Chambers are catalysts for business growth; they are conveners bringing people together and champions of a thriving community. They make a big impact in even the smallest of places. Meanwhile, the 3P chambers focus on parades, pageants, and parties. No one except the “stars of the shows” flourish with 3P chambers; even then, the results are temporary. 3P chambers often run their teams ragged, chasing after the next pageant, leaving their business community forgotten. The difference between these two chambers is staggering, and it is easy to see which creates a lasting positive impact for their community.
Katharina (Kathy) Cripe 1937-2024
Katharina (Kathy) Cripe, 86, passed away on May 8, 2024, in Templeton, CA. Born Katharina Gross on September 14, 1937, in Felldorf, Romania, she was the fifth of eight siblings. Young Kathy’s family endured WWII’s ravages in Europe, eventually settling in Austria in 1944. Kathy immigrated to the...
Alice R. Wirth 1924-2024
Alice Rose Wirth, 99, passed Monday, April 29, 2024, in Ontario, Calif. She was born July 24, 1924, in Upland, Calif., to Ralph and Ethel Wilson. Alice Rose attended Caffey College and went to work at The First National Bank of Pomona. Over the years, as the bank changed its name to United California Bank and later First Interstate Bank, Alice Rose’s position also changed. From teller to secretary to Branch Manager to, at the time of her retirement, Director of Employee Recreation.
How to handle mosquito season
ATASCADERO — The weather is warming up, and with the recent rainfall and potential for standing water, mosquitoes have also arrived. It’s important to take the necessary steps to help eliminate breeding places for mosquitos in and around all residences and workplaces and to reduce mosquito-borne health risks.
Jill Bolster-White joins SLO County Housing Trust Fund Board of Directors
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund is delighted to announce the appointment of Jill Bolster-White, the executive director of Transitions-Mental Health Association (TMHA), to its esteemed Board of Directors. As an organization dedicated to addressing the critical need for affordable housing in...
Woods Humane Society looks to help large dogs find homes
ATASCADERO — Woods Humane Society is encouraging local families to “Go Big” with an adoption special that reduces adoption fees for large dogs to just $50 (plus license fees) from May 10-19. The promotion applies to dogs weighing 50 pounds or more and discounts the shelter’s dog adoption fees by as much as 50 percent. Adoption fees typically range from $100 to $200.
Chamber continues to empower small businesses with a new wave of grant opportunities
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the local business community by announcing a new wave of grant funding opportunities. They are thrilled to announce an exciting lineup of grant opportunities available to empower the local business community. Business owners and entrepreneurs are encouraged...
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival announces SLO Film Center at the Palm Theatre
New organization is a collaborative nonprofit between San Luis Obispo International Film Festival and the Palm. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (SLOIFF) is joining forces with the Palm Theatre to establish the SLO Film Center. A collaborative venture, it will showcase new releases, expand the program of independent and retrospective titles, and offer the venue for cultural events such as live music, comedy, and educational endeavors. The center will focus on a year-round slate of programming with daily screenings, events, and special guests, while continuing to be the hub of the annual SLO International Film Festival.
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