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PUC to weigh changes to net energy metering program
CALIFORNIA — A proposed decision under consideration by the California Public Utilities Commission would bring changes to a program implemented to encourage private investment in on-site renewable energy. The state’s Net Energy Metering Aggregation program, or NEMA, has led to increased adoption of solar and other renewables by farms,...
Moral Clarity is Lost
On October 7, over a thousand Hamas Muslim terrorists infiltrated the Israeli-Gaza border and conducted a vicious attack against adjacent Jewish communities. They murdered families in their homes, torturing, mutilating, raping women and girls (including tender-age girls), slaughtering children, even infants, in their beds before they killed everyone they could in cold blood. They burned children alive in front of their parents before killing the parents, usually in the most horrendous way possible. They machine-gunned hundreds of youth attending a music festival, slaughtering everyone not able to escape. They rained down thousands of rockets upon peaceful neighborhoods. What they did to Israel, killing over 1400 civilians in an unprovoked surprise attack, was an unspeakable atrocity and clearly, indisputably by any legal or military standard, a war crime and crimes against humanity. In terms of population, a similar attack upon us would have killed 40,000 and wounded another 200,000 civilians, comparable to detonating a small nuclear device in New York City.
Growing SLO County Airport anticipating heavy traveling season
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Since November 2016, when the new terminal at the SLO County Airport (SBP) was established, the airport has continued to advance to meet the demands of travelers, as well as keep up with maintenance. SBP Deputy Director of Operations Craig Piper oversees the airport’s...
Multiple female athletes at Atascadero High School become league champions
The girls’ volleyball team was undefeated in Ocean League. ATASCADERO—The female athletes at Atascadero High School (AHS) have been racking up the league championships at the end of their perspective seasons. The girl’s volleyball team even came home undefeated when the last Ocean League game had been played.
County supervisor faces recall over alleged abuses of power
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — A San Luis Obispo County supervisor is facing a recall after a citizen’s group launched a recall campaign. District 2 Supervisor Bruce Gibson was served with an intent to recall last week. The papers, which were hand-delivered to the clerk recorder’s office, state,...
Jury convicts man of felony intimate partner violence
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — A San Luis Obispo County jury has found Russell Jeffrey Kuhnle (36) guilty of felony Intimate Partner Violence. The conviction came on Friday, Oct. 27 when the jury found him guilty of felony infliction of corporal injury on someone with whom he had a dating relationship in violation of Penal Code Section 273.5(a).
Search warrant and arrest for possession of child pornography
ATASCADERO — On Wednesday, Oct. 25, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Atascadero Police Department, with the assistance of the San Luis Obispo Police Department, served search warrants at three separate locations in both Atascadero and San Luis Obispo. The search warrants were to recover evidence related to the possession...
San Luis Obispo County jury finds man guilty of child sex acts
MORRO BAY — A San Luis Obispo County jury has found 33-year-old Morro Bay resident Elderjairus Stomtomas Belen guilty of 11 felony counts related to engaging in sex acts with a child under the age of 14. The verdict also confirmed the involvement of multiple victims in the crimes.
San Marcos Road closure for Repair and Stabilization Project
ATASCADERO — Starting Monday, Oct. 30, a section of San Marcos Road will be temporarily closed to facilitate the San Marcos Road Repair and Stabilization Project. This critical project aims to address damage caused by the January 2023 storms, which led to the failure of a road section approximately ¼ miles south of Los Altos Road.
Sheriff’s arrest sex predator
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a Caliente man who had made electronic contact with someone he thought was a minor living in San Luis Obispo County. The man had agreed to meet with the minor for sex. When the suspect arrived at the agreed upon location in San Luis Obispo, Detectives arrested him.
Atascadero Chamber, Wine Festival Committee donate $10,000 to Charles Paddock Zoo
ATASCADERO — On Thursday, Oct. 19, at 5 p.m., the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce and the Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival Committee held a mini-ceremony in front of the flamingo exhibit at the Charles Paddock Zoo to hand over a check for the total of $10,000. “For as long as...
Greyhound Foundation Athletic Hall of Fame adds seven new inductees to its roster
ATASCADERO — The Pavilion on the Lake was full of Atascadero High School (AHS) sports alums, regular alumni, and past inductees from the Greyhound Foundation Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 21. The reason they were there? To celebrate seven new 2023 inductees being added to the Hall of Fame roster at the 17th year of the celebration.
Football Roundup: Greyhounds celebrate Homecoming and stay undefeated
NORTH COUNTY — In the eighth week under the Friday night lights, North County football teams celebrated rivalry and Homecoming wins on the field. With one more game in the regular season, we take a look at where the teams stand. Atascadero 55, Cabrillo 13. The defending CIF champion...
Sue Hubbard officially retires from insurance business
NORTH COUNTY — Beloved insurance agent Sue Hubbard has officially retired from the insurance business. For the last nine years, Hubbard has been working as a Farmer’s Insurance agent in Atascadero, but in total, she’s been in the insurance game for a total of 21 years. On Friday, Oct. 20, the community and Hubbard’s friends showed up to wish her well on the next chapter in her life.
Red Light Roundup 10/16 – 10/22/2023
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. October 16, 2023. 10:37 — Jonathan...
City Council updated on Highway 101 North County plan
ATASCADERO—The Atascadero City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. The hybrid meeting was held in the City Council Chambers. The agenda for the evening passed unanimously. Kendall Flint, the task manager for public engagement from DKS Associates, presented the council with...
Daniel Alan Clarey, Jr. 1965-2023
Dan Clarey, Jr., age 57, of Paso Robles, CA, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. Dan was born in Monterey, CA, to Daniel and Jean Clarey and grew up in Seaside, CA, where he attended Monterey High School. Dan has always been a hard worker and valued employee who...
Marcia Frances Clark Lombardi 1937-2023
She was born May 24, 1937, in Chicago, IL., to Eleanor Mylnarski Clark and Herbert H. Clark. She passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, in Templeton, ca. She was 86 years old. She moved to Barstow, Ca. with her family in 1940. A graduate of Barstow High School and...
Voting now open for 11th Annual Best of North SLO County!
For more than 10 years, The Atascadero News and The Paso Robles Press have hosted the Best of North SLO County to give a voice to our readers and local customers in deciding from among the great businesses in our community, who deserves the title of “The Best of North SLO County.”
Bunco and clam chowder
If you like to play Bunco, you won’t want to miss Quota of Atascadero’s Halloween Booo-unco Bash fundraiser, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m., at Kiwanis Hall 7848 Pismo Avenue. Tickets are $20 per person and include food and beverages. You will also have an opportunity to participate in a raffle for some very special gifts. There will be cash prizes for Bunco winners at the end of the evening. Costumes are encouraged, so come and have a fun celebration of Halloween. For tickets contact Sylvia at (805) 237-7326.
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