http://www.atascaderonews.com Top Stories RSS Feed Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:04:03 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2933 Less than a week after Greg O'Sullivan retired as the Templeton Fire Department's chief, Templeton Community Services District announced that Jim Langborg will be its next fire chief. TCSD General Manager Jeff Hodge said the board started with 47 applicants and through the use of Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:25:33 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2932 Troy Allen Sykes, 32, of Atascadero, was arrested Tuesday and charged with two counts of attempted murder for shooting a Paso Robles woman in what police said was a domestic dispute. At 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, Paso Robles Police Department officers were dispatched to a residence Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:14:47 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2931 Atascadero City Council members are weighing in on a statement from La Plaza Cinemas and retail project developers that they will not participate in a council-requested feasibility study. Larry Wysong, La Plaza developer, submitted a letter to the council on June 29 stating that Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:14:04 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2930 Sparks from a commercial barbecue are the likely cause for a half-acre fire that burned through one field and caused a train-track closure in Templeton Tuesday, according to fire authorities. At 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, officials got a call of a fire burning in a field Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:12:43 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2929 North County stood still last Friday morning as a procession of vehicles, including a hearse, limousine and several flashing police cruisers, made its way from Chapel of the Roses in Atascadero to the Paso Robles Event Center for the memorial of fallen CHP officer Brett Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:26:07 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2928 Michael Martinez, 31, of Bakersfield was charged with one count of mayhem, two felony counts of assault with great bodily injury and giving false information to a police after he reportedly punched and bit several Club Soda patrons in the early morning hours Saturday. Atascadero Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:21:27 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2927 Some 31,000 marijuana plants were located and eradicated on the Rinconada Trail in the Los Padres National Forest Thursday. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's narcotics detectives teamed with state and federal authorities to remove the mature plants and clear the site of debris and weaponry. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:20:33 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2926 A July 4 fire in California Valley burned across 10 acres of land and consumed numerous outbuildings and vehicles at Cherokee Road and Arrow Bear Trail. More than 200 firefighting personnel fought the blaze that jumped one roadway and burned five mobile homes, two travel Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:19:12 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2925 Cuesta College may have been placed on probation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and forced to eliminate the bulk of its North County summer course offerings due to budget cuts, but President Gil Stork is aiming to reassure students that there Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:17:27 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2924 The Senate Local Government Committee has passed a bill authored by Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee (R-San Luis Obispo) that will improve homeowner's access to solar energy systems. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:15:13 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2918 Developer Larry Wysong submitted a letter to the Atascadero City Council Wednesday that rejects a council-requested feasibility study and goes on to question the council's intentions regarding his La Plaza Cinemas and retail project. Wysong wrote, "My associates and I have no interest in committing Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:10:43 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2917 Isaac Martinez-Gonzalez was driving his vehicle at what Atascadero Police Department officers allege were unsafe speeds when he reportedly lost control of his car heading northbound on Sombrilla Avenue Wednesday at 2:19 p.m. Martinez-Gonzalez's car went over the embankment and hit the fire hydrant. APD Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:10:06 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2916 Before today's memorial service at 10 a.m. at the Paso Robles Event Center, friends, family, co-workers and those who knew fallen Templeton Highway Patrol Officer Brett Oswald were mourning his loss. Oswld, 47, was killed in the line of duty last Sunday night after a Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:06:24 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2915 The San Luis Obispo County civil grand jury is urging the county and cities within to recognize that the time is now to make investments in solar power that will pay dividends in jobs and energy savings for years to come. "The local governments of Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:05:56 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2914 The special primary held for the 15th Senate District seat, recently vacated by Abel Maldonado when he was appointed as the state's lieutenant governor, resulted in a special runoff election to be held on Tuesday, Aug. 17. Because of the each candidates are the only Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:04:59 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2913 With the Fourth of July coming up this Sunday, many people in the North County will get out to celebrate the county's independence from Great Britain. One way people celebrate the holiday is by setting off or watching fireworks. According to the Atascadero City Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:03:25 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2912 After three years as the Central Coast Zoo Society's CEO, Ken Brokamp retired from his position on Wednesday, June 30. "At this point in my life, Lori and I believe its time for me to retire - for the second time - and move on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:02:00 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2911 William Roger McBurney, 56, part of the family that runs All That Glitters jewelry store in San Luis Obispo, was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property, delaying an officer in the performance of his duty and conducting second-hand business without a license, partly in Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:01:21 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2900 More than 500 young musicians and performers will showcase their world class musical talent at Atascadero High School on Sunday, June 27 at 6 p.m. Local residents and families are welcome to enjoy live performances featuring top-tier drum corps currently traveling the nation on a Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:46:10 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2899 The Atascadero City Council came to a consensus at its Tuesday, June 22 that it would not like any item on changing the zoo's name to go before the council. "I hate to see any names of field, buildings, parks or anything changed - there's Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:17:39 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2898 Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee currently has 49.7 percent of the votes for the 15th District Senate seat as of Thursday morning. If he does not get a simple majority - 50 percent plus one vote - a runoff election will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 17. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:16:59 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2897 The city of Atascadero is aggressively forming and promoting its tourism identity with community groups working both individually and together to get "A-town" on the map. A collaborative committee on tourism was formed that includes the city, the chamber of commerce, Main Street, Colony Days Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:14:46 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2896 The city of Atascadero is generally in good shape with its policy on employees taking home vehicles, according to the findings of a recent San Luis Obispo county civil grand jury report. The grand jury recommends that Atascadero review its current policy and procedure to Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:14:15 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2890 A new report issued by the San Luis Obispo County grand jury praised the El Camino Homeless Organization and said it should be studied as a model for the rest of the county, while stating cities throughout the county need to be more involved in Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:26:30 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2889 The California Supreme Court ruled that campaign signs are free speech and to regulate them violates the first amendment, Marcia McClure Torgerson, Atascadero city clerk and assistant to the city manager, gave a report at the June 8 city council meeting. The ruling is in Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:22:32 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2888 In its 15th year, the Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival continues to evolve and expand. In 2009, the committee changed the time of the event to the evening to allow for more pleasant weather. With the success with the time change, the Central Coast Zoological Society Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:21:47 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2887 Mobley's Boardshop & Moto X Shop is expanding its business from a surf-centric enterprise to one that also caters to the North County's motorcyclists and ATV-ers. Mobley's came under new ownership last October when Charles Elliott took over, and though he still fully supports ocean Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:20:34 -0500 http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.atascaderonews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=2886 The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce has once again kicked off its annual Tuesday in the Park event. The weekly summer night out began Tuesday, June 15 and will continue every Tuesday through Aug. 31. The evening begins with a barbecue prepared by the Atascadero Elks Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:17:54 -0500