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Jerry L. Clay Sr., a lifelong resident of Atascadero, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026. Jerry was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and moved to Atascadero at the age of 6, settling on a property on Sycamore road. He was married to his wife, Vivienne Clay, for nearly 72 years, and raised six children.…
A staff member at Oceanpoint Ranch in Cambria confronted an Israeli couple last week while they were checking in to the hotel. A video shows the staff member asking the woman checking in with her partner if she is a Zionist, and whether they served in the IDF and killed babies. The description on the…
News Release – May 25th – California Valley Cal Fire San Luis Obispo will be conducting a series of prescribed burns in California Valley, starting today and going through June 19th. The project will take place adjacent to fire station 42, with smoke visible throughout highway 58, Branch Mountain road, and Soda Lake road. Prescribed…
Tonight’s Atascadero city council meeting will include a discussion of the city’s draft environmental impact report for its 2045 general plan. The EIR analyzes and identifies impacts related to the changes caused by the general plan update. The city must propose mitigation efforts and reduce as many impacts as possible. The agenda says that even…
The California mid-state fair is seeking volunteers for its ‘Friends of the Fair’ program. Volunteers are what make the mid-state fair possible, helping create memories, excitement, and community spirit for visitors. Friends of the Fair volunteers can earn a season pass if they complete at least 10 volunteer hours that include a two-hour shift during…
Ahead of the meeting next week that will discuss adopting groundwater sustainability fees, the Paso Robles Area Groundwater Authority has published a frequently asked questions page on their website. The FAQ page says the proposed fees are not retroactive, and that it is only for fiscal year 2026 – 27; the board has not proposed…
The county district attorney’s office has announced they have charged an adult male and a juvenile in connection with the fire that destroyed the Templeton Feed & Grain store last year. The fire broke out at approximately 11:30 pm on Independence Day, caused by fireworks. The sheriff’s office has identified an adult who facilitated the…
County staff presented the recommended budget for fiscal year 2026 – 27 in Tuesday’s board of supervisors meeting. This agenda item was only to introduce the budget, and a hearing for the budget has been scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026 in the board of supervisors chambers at 9 am. The hearing can go through…
Paso Robles public works announced there will be a full road closure of Meadowlark road, from Airport road to Hanson. The closure will be in effect from May 26th through September 1st. A detour will be provided on Airport, to Sherwood, to Linne roads.
Memorial Day celebrations will be held in Paso Robles, Templeton, and Atascadero on Monday, each starting at 11 am. The commemoration in Paso Robles will be held at the district cemetery. Atascaderos celebration will be at the Faces of Freedom memorial. And Templeton’s will be at the American Legion Hall, 805 South Main street. Each…
