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 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 Dr. James J. Brescia | Jun 1, 2019 | Community, Nonprofit, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. ~Pablo Picasso WHEN FIRST ELECTED TO OFFICE IN 2014, I PLEDGED to promote the arts for all schools throughout San Luis Obispo County as part of a balanced education. Five years later I...
by Aprll Charlton | May 1, 2019 | Business, Community, Food, Paso Robles, People, Pismo Beach
Nicholas “Nick” Deshon–newest executive chef at the Inn at the Pier in Pismo Beach—got his first taste of the Central Coast when he and his family would leave their Huntington Beach home for the sunny shores of Lake Nacimiento. “I have been coming up...
by Heather Young | May 1, 2019 | Atascadero, Community, Paso Robles, People, San Simeon, Templeton
Candice Hubbard spends her life giving to others and loves what she does. At present, she is a virtual special education teacher, ambassador for Noonday Collection and a site director for a summer exchange program, and that’s just for her working life. As a volunteer,...
by Heather Young | Apr 1, 2019 | Atascadero, Community, Nonprofit, Paso Robles, People, San Luis Obispo
Raechelle Bowlay loves children and loves helping children and families. She started leading her first support group when she was 8 years old. When she was 6, her sister, Megan, was born with Down syndrome. “That’s kind of how I got started [helping others],” Bowlay...
