Atascadero News

President Barack Obama is paying tribute to veterans during Memorial Day weekend, honoring those willing to sacrifice their lives for their country.

April McGill, from left, Lourena Perry and Randy Scheiderer just graduated from Atascadero State Hospital’s psychiatric technician trainee program.

Atascadero Police Department officials have detained a minor who was among a group of three people who fled from police this morning at Atascadero Lake Park.

An 18-year-old San Luis Obispo man was arrested early this morning after a high-speed chase in south San Luis Obispo, according to police.

New Orleans' daily newspaper, The Times-Picayune, will switch to publishing three days a week starting in the fall and plans to increase its focus on online news.

When a distracted adult cyclist riding the wrong way on a sidewalk collided with Atascadero police Officer Caleb Davis’ motorcycle as he was leaving the police station this spring, Davis said he knew he had to reach out to the public on bike safety.

The Missouri House has spent more than $1,100 in taxpayer money on a security camera to keep watch over a new bronze bust of conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh.

Memorials, motorcycles and music will be the cornerstones of the 2012 Cambria Memorial Day ceremony starting at 11 a.m. Monday, May 28, by the flag stand at the Veterans Memorial Building, 1000 Main St.

The following article was posted on May 24th, 2012, in the New Times - Volume 26, Issue 43 [ Submit a Story ] The sensationalized themes shouted by pundits and protestors nationwide are making their way into local discussions, specifically in the campaign for one of the seats on the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors.

When Christy French was honored as Atascadero Unified School District’s Teacher of the Year last year, her achievement was notable for several reasons: her excellence in teaching, which advanced placement statistics, her love for her students and possibly her greatest strength, her grace and humility.

You don't spawn catchy sayings that start with "busy as a" by sitting around watching and letting fields pollinate themselves.

A shed fire in a rural area south of Arroyo Grande apparently ignited some ammunition and destroyed the structure Wednesday night.

The Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County has added Ellen Curtis to its 17-member board of directors.

We are surrounded by beautiful mountains, hills, canyons, and crevices. But how many have you gotten out and really checked it out.

The Latino Outreach Council is sponsoring a debate Thursday between 3rd District incumbent county Supervisor Adam Hill and his challenger, Pismo Beach City Councilman Ed Waage.

A Chinese immigrant who beheaded and cannibalized a fellow passenger on a Greyhound bus in western Canada four years ago thought he was attacking an alien, according to a mental health advocate who interviewed him.

Owned by Christine Wilson of San Luis Obispo, Gyrotonic is an exercise system using equipment that encourages the body to move in sweeping, circular motions to increase flexibility, coordination and strength.

Two transients were arrested after police found them with drugs and personal electronics allegedly stolen from locked and unlocked vehicles parked around town, according to a news release from the San Luis Obispo Police Department.

A July hearing is planned on a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by five instructors of the "Stripper 101" class and show on the Las Vegas Strip.

When Jim Patterson and Debbie Arnold and their supporters filtered into a small back room of The Carlton Hotel in Atascadero two weeks ago to exchange political views, the event had an air of familiarity, like old pals getting together.