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Pets 2026
Cats, dogs, rats, birds, donkeys, and more will make you forget the stress of election season. They’re cute, cuddly, and funny. This week’s issue brings you the winners of our annual Pet photo contest, and they’ll bring a smile to your face. Alongside those, we’ve got stories about the hundreds of peacocks that call See Canyon home, what it takes to be Pismo Beach’s K-9 team, and a service member who was reunited with…
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Atascadero High School principal’s leave prompts retaliation allegations
Atascadero High School Principal Nikki Baca’s sudden placement on administrative leave prompted allegations that district leaders retaliated against her, with students, teachers, and staff demanding answers during an Oct. 20 school board meeting. The Atascadero Unified School District placed Baca on leave Oct. 15. ACE Academy Principal Libby Madding was appointed interim principal effective Oct. 16. “Due to the confidential nature of personnel matters, we are unable to share additional details,” Superintendent Tom Bennett wrote…
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There’s a new parody site around, and its sarcastic brand of satirical criticism is pointed directly at a certain segment of the Paso Robles community: Those in and around Chris Bausch,…
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San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden debuts inaugural Cake-a-Palooza fundraiser
More than 225 dessert enthusiasts descended upon the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden on Oct. 3, each carrying a cake and a pizza box. They arrived in droves for the garden’s inaugural Cake-a-Palooza fundraiser. The fundraiser idea blossomed when a garden staff member showed Executive Director…
Grover Beach Sourdough reopens with a new café attached to its bakery
Sitting at a table by the window inside Grover Beach Sourdough, Jacob and Brooke Town can still see the site of their former restaurant across the street. In an unexpected, bittersweet turn of events, the owners had to close The Spoon Trade one year ago and…
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