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The California mid-state fair announced this Friday, April 17th is the deadline to apply for the Miss California mid-state fair scholarship pageant. This annual contest is “about far more than a crown,” said pageant director Courtney Lucas: “It’s about confidence, mentorship, and creating opportunities for young women to grow and represent their community.” Contestants will…
The California mid-state fair has once again been nominated for fair/rodeo of the year by the academy of country music. The mid-state fair says this nomination comes alongside iconic events in north America, including the Cheyenne Frontier days, Florida Strawberry festival, and the San Antonio stock show & rodeo. CEO of the fair, Colleen Bojorquez…
County public works announced travelers can expect some delays on Peachy Canyon road this week during working hours. From 7 am to 4:30 pm, crews will be making repairs along the embankments damaged in the 2023 storms, which may result in delays of up to five minutes. Public works says there will be no lane…
The Atascadero city council’s next meeting is this Tuesday, April 14th at 6 pm. Tuesday’s agenda currently has no discussion items or public hearings scheduled. The consent agenda contains an annual report for sales tax measure D-12, and the second reading of an ordinance that approves the zoning code update for the Home Depot master…
Fishing Derby Press Release 2026 Fort Hunter Liggett will be holding its 24th Annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 25th at Del Venturi reservoir. This free event is geared towards youth ages 15 and younger; young anglers and their family can enjoy a morning of outdoors while taking part in a longstanding FHL tradition.…
Friends of the Oceano dunes announced that a court ruled the California Department of Parks and Recreation violated the endangered species act by allowing motorized vehicle use that harms snowy plover birds. The court says that use of off-road vehicles in the Oceano dunes results in the illegal “take” of the species, protected by the…
04.10.26 Hwy. 41 Southbound Lane Closure A segment of highway 41, east of Cholame will be closed today and on April 17th. Caltrans announced the lane closure will be for a southbound lane on highway 41, about four miles north of the interchange with highway 46, and 15 miles south of the intersection with highway…
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Wednesday last week to commemorate the reopening of the historic Carlton Hotel in Atascadero. The hotel has reopened as part of the Marriott Bonvoy’s tribute portfolio. This means the hotel can benefit from the Marriott brand, but will keep its control local to fit the city’s aesthetic. Among the…
The city of Atascadero will be holding its next “Coffee with a Planner” event this week. This month’s session will be held Thursday, April 16th at 9 am at the Amstrdm Coffee House. The topic will be the 2045 general plan update and associated zoning code updates. The city says they are currently in the…
Clutter to Cash 2026 Press Release The Templeton Community Services District will be holding a “Clutter to Cash” community wide yard sale Saturday, April 25th starting at 8 am. Residents of the Templeton CSD can register their yard sale for free online, due Monday, April 20th. Registered addresses will be compiled into a community shopping…
