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Atascadero High School boys volleyball wins CIF championship
ATASCADERO — Atascadero High School (AHS) has a lot to be proud of this sports season. On Thursday, May 9, the Atascadero boys volleyball team won the CIF Central Section Division III championship by beating a familiar foe, the Paso Robles Bearcats. The Greyhounds won it with a three-game sweep by scores of 25-13, 25-18, and 28-26. The team, as a whole, had six aces, 37 kills, nine blocks, and 41 digs during the match.
The new Atascadero High School pool is finally here
ATASCADERO — The new Atascadero High School (AHS) pool officially opened at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8. Student-athletes, school faculty, parents, and the entire Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) trustee board were in attendance, and the excitement at the new aquatics facility was palpable. The school had been without a pool since right after Oct. 21, 2022.
OperaSLO steps into contemporary musicals with Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Opera San Luis Obispo returned to the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo (PAC SLO) stage with Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” The performances played a run of three shows over Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 11, at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 12, at 2 p.m. This is just the second time in the opera company’s 40-year history that they have sold enough tickets to add a third show to their run.
Atascadero residents state concerns to the City Council over Democratic Club meeting at library
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 14, at 6 p.m. The hybrid meeting was held in the City Council Chambers. During the Community Forum, six residents brought concerns to the council about an Atascadero Democratic Club (ADC) meeting held on April 25 at the Atascadero Public Library. At the meeting, resident Gordon Fuglie, husband to Councilmember Susan Funk, lectured on Christian Nationalism and the possible rise of it in the current presidential campaign.
‘Pedal to the Gardens’ happening tomorrow
ATASCADERO — In celebration of Bike to Work Week, the City is hosting “Pedal to the Gardens” at the historic City Hall on Tuesday, May 14 from 8 until 9 a.m. Bicyclists of all ages are invited to join as the City hosts ‘Pedal to the Gardens,’ which is a free community event in recognition of Bike to Work Week and May being National Bike Month. The event will be held on the steps of Atascadero City Hall, across from Sunken Gardens, and will feature a light breakfast and refreshments to thank and recognize community members who bike to work.
Celebrating Moms
Community photos of cherished moments with their mothers. Please see our printed May issue of Paso Robles Press Magazine for names and captions. Copies of Atascadero News Magazine are directly delivered to 11,500 readers in zip codes 93422, 93432, and 93453 and 1,500 dropped with support from advertisers and subscribers. Together, we are Making Communities Better Through Print.™
Business Spotlight: By The Sea Productions
By The Sea Productions (BTSP) is Morro Bay’s only live theater company. Its members aspire to create a community through their passion for theater and storytelling with an intent to provide quality entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Formerly the Pewter Plough Players in Cambria, they moved to Morro Bay...
Hikes, Bikes, and Trails
Now that May has arrived, the weather is becoming warmer, which makes leaving the house sound more appealing, and makes outdoor activities even more enjoyable. Regardless of whether you prefer long hikes, short ones, simple walks, or specifically good bike trails, there are lots of options here in North County! Whether you are looking for some local hikes to try or just want to get outside more this spring, here are some suggestions.
Russ James: WWII Veteran and Unsung Hero of the Amphibious Forces
Russ James was born in Texas in 1926. In 1937, his family relocated to Los Angeles, where he did most of his growing up and going to school. But his love of airplanes had him going back to Texas during his summers off, and ultimately led him to enlist in the Navy at the age of 17 in 1943 and would serve his country until 1945.
Unveiling the Legacy of Mabel Lewis: An Overlooked Force in Atascadero’s History
In the record books of Atascadero’s history, alongside the visionary founder E.G. Lewis, stands his remarkable wife, Mabel Lewis. Though her name might not echo as loudly, her impact and contributions to our blossoming community are equally profound. Mabel and E.G. Lewis’s union began in 1890, a time when...
May Madness in Atascadero
Come celebrate moms at the Charles Paddock Zoo on May 12th! If you have littles, this is a great way to spend the afternoon with all the Mother’s Day Surprises happening at the Zoo that day. Afterward, let them play at the Atascadero Lake Park’s playground to get them really tired so that you can have some Mother’s Day quiet time.
Glen “Penny” Schuck 1939-2024
With deep sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Glen Lee Schuck on April 2, 2024. Glen, also known as Penny, was a remarkable man whose kindness, resilience, and selflessness touched the lives of all who knew him. He was a shining example of living a life of purpose and meaning while bringing laughter to all.
Elizabeth “Betty” Marple 1928-2024
Betty was born to Walter and Laura Myer in Oxnard, California. She attended Santa Paula and Oxnard High and graduated from Oxnard High in 1945. She played softball and the saxophone in the school’s marching band. After graduating, she worked at a local Five & Dime store, where she met her future husband, Albert Marple.
Woods Humane Society to host four free microchip clinics in May
ATASCADERO — In honor of National Chip Your Pet Month, Woods Humane Society announces four free microchip clinics to help members of the public protect their pets. The free clinics will be held on Thursday, May 9, and Thursday, May 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Woods San Luis Obispo location and on Friday, May 10, and Friday, May 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Woods North County location.
Peggy J. O’Malley 1956-2024
Peggy Joyce O’Malley was called to heaven on April 9, 2024, from her home in Atascadero, California, after a two-year battle with cancer. Her final years were devoted to what she cherished most: enjoying family gatherings, building memories with her eight grandchildren, and planning events at her home. She...
Opera San Luis Obispo bringing three performances of Disney musical ‘Beauty and the Beast’
This is the first opera company on the West Coast to produce a Disney musical at a grand scale. SAN LUIS OBISPO — Opera San Luis Obispo, one of four Grand Opera producing companies in California, announces its full production of the Disney musical “Beauty and the Beast” with three performances on Mother’s Day Weekend: Saturday, May 11, at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday (Mother’s Day) at 2 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, on the campus of Cal Poly. This event is intended for audiences of all demographics, ages, and especially families with children.
Peggy O’Malley, wife of former mayor, passes away
Peggy Joyce O’Malley, the wife of former Atascadero Mayor Tom O’Malley, passed away on April 9 after a two-year battle with cancer. Her family shared that during her final years, she devoted herself to her family, her children, and creating cherished memories with her eight grandchildren. Peggy and...
Change in California’s minimum wage laws for fast food workers drives up food prices
NORTH COUNTY — As of April 1, California implemented a new law mandating that fast-food restaurants with 60 or more locations nationwide pay their employees $20 per hour. This surpasses the previous state minimum wage of $16 per hour. This pioneering legislation marks the first of its kind in the nation.
Local parents address trustee board on class size
School board approves keeping AUSD meeting recordings on YouTube for 90 days. ATASCADERO—The Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) Board of Trustees met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 7, at 7 p.m. At the meeting, seven parents from within the district addressed the board during Oral Communications from the Public on concerns with class sizes within AUSD, which has been an ongoing discussion.
How much do you know about U.S. educational history? Take this quiz
I had a request to share some of the Education Trivia recently presented at a San Luis Obispo County Rotary meeting. Schools have changed a great deal over the years. Erasable slates, better known as chalkboards, were updated to whiteboards and replaced with Smart Boards. Laptops and iPads replaced notebooks and textbooks like ballpoint pens replaced fountain pens that replaced ink wells. Test your trivia knowledge and take some time to reflect on education as it was and is today.
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