by Camas Frank | Jul 2, 2019 | Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Community, People
Some folks look forward to slowing down as retirement approaches, but that doesn’t appear to be Arroyo Grande resident Alan Pietsch’s modus operandi. Asked to pose for a quick post-interview photo to, among other things, promote the budding author’s first book launch,...
by Deborah Cash | Jul 1, 2019 | Atascadero, Community, Nonprofit, San Luis Obispo
During a hike at Eagle Ranch in South Atascadero recently, a pair of the ranch’s namesake raptors circled overhead as if on cue for our group of trekkers to admire. Around us, beautiful oaks of many varieties, miles and miles of sprawling grassy fields, incredible...
by Susan Stewart | Jul 1, 2019 | Community, Cover story, Nonprofit, Paso Robles
As nights grow longer and the temperatures climb, a most-frequently heard conversation around SLO County goes like this: “You going to the Fair this year?” “Sure! Who’s playing?” First held 1946, the California Mid-State Fair is preparing for its 75th anniversary next...
by Ian Parkinson | Jul 1, 2019 | Community, San Luis Obispo
It seems like anytime you turn on the TV, you can usually find a crime drama that’s dedicated to cold cases. They have been deemed cold cases because all the investigative leads have gone “cold” and there is no resolution to the case. The popularity of these shows has...
by Heather Young | Jun 7, 2019 | Atascadero, Business, Community, Nonprofit, Paso Robles, People
Emily Reneau, a 23-year resident of North San Luis Obispo County, began her tenure as Atascadero Chamber of Commerce’s CEO and President on April 23. “I am thrilled to work with people who care about the community and enhance the fabulous work that is already in...
by Joe Carotenuti | Jun 1, 2019 | Community, History, Nonprofit, People, San Luis Obispo
SYNONYMOUS WITH THE COUNTY LIBRARY CENTENNIAL is a century of people who served and were served by the parade of material provided in an extensive array of locations. A key person at any given time is the County Librarian. They earned little but added enormously to...
