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...
by Camas Frank | Apr 1, 2019 | Atascadero, Community, Nonprofit, People, San Luis Obispo
Keith Aggson officially took over as the city of San Luis Obispo’s new Fire Chief on March 7. Serving with the Department as Deputy Chief since 2017, Aggson is about as local a pick as they come for continuity of leadership. He’s also been acting as Chief on interim...
by Ian Parkinson | Apr 1, 2019 | Cambria, Community, People, San Luis Obispo
We’ve had a lot of changes at the Sheriff’s Office. You could say 2019 is the year of change. We’ve seen changes in our jail, on the street, and most importantly, changes in our staff. A few months ago, we said goodbye to some old friends here at the...
by Susan Stewart | Apr 1, 2019 | Atascadero, Community, Cover story, People, San Luis Obispo
Nature versus nurture: which one has more influence? It’s an age-old argument. If you’re on the side of Nature, look no further than Rich Ferguson. Consider, if you will … A 16-year-old girl gives birth to a baby boy and takes him home to a squalid house in...
by Dr. James J. Brescia | Mar 1, 2019 | Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Avila Beach, Cambria, Cayucos, Community, Creston, Grover Beach, Los Osos, Morro Bay, Nipomo, Nonprofit, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, San Miguel, San Simeon, Santa Margarita, Templeton
Our county is fortunate to have passionate support for the arts in local schools, but we need your participation. Arts organizations depend upon the help of residents to thrive, grow, and provide outreach. If you are in South County, the Clark Center Arts in Education...
by Camas Frank | Mar 1, 2019 | Business, Community, Food, Los Osos, Nonprofit, San Luis Obispo
A little open-air coffee shop in the back bay of Los Osos does on occasion, as so many such venues are wont to do, serve as office space for half a dozen local professionals on a sunny morning. Look around and keep your ears open and something interesting might float...
