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As the year folds into its quietest chapter, may the soul of the holiday season — gentle, luminous, and boundless — sett...
12/13/2025

As the year folds into its quietest chapter, may the soul of the holiday season — gentle, luminous, and boundless — settle softly upon us all. It is neither creed nor calendar that births this spirit, but the ancient rhythm of light returning to darkness, of warmth kindled in the coldest hour. Imagine it: a presence older than any single story, woven from the hush of snow on rooftops, the amber glow of windows at dusk, the scent of pine and cinnamon drifting through open doors.

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The Atascadero News is your daily online news source and the only printed newspaper dedicated to Atascadero, since 1916.

It's December. It's holiday time, and you know what that means. It's a busy time, with get-togethers with family and fri...
12/13/2025

It's December. It's holiday time, and you know what that means. It's a busy time, with get-togethers with family and friends. It's cooking and baking gifts for friends and neighbors that will create a warm holiday greeting from the heart.

Since food plays such a big part in our holiday entertaining, I'm sharing recipes this month that are guaranteed to help you make this season "merry and bright" and yummy, too!

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https://atascaderonews.com/atascadero-news-magazine/taste-of-americana/bite-into-the-holidays/

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One of life’s few certainties is taxes, and for homeowners, particularly those in California, purchasing a property ofte...
12/13/2025

One of life’s few certainties is taxes, and for homeowners, particularly those in California, purchasing a property often comes with an additional tax consideration known as the supplemental tax bill. This tax, which frequently catches new homeowners by surprise, is separate from regular property taxes and arises from a reassessment process triggered when property ownership changes. Many buyers are unaware or forget that this bill can arrive months after closing, so understanding what it is, how it’s calculated and when it’s due is crucial to avoiding unexpected financial stress.

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https://atascaderonews.com/atascadero-news-magazine/local-business/understanding-a-supplemental-tax-bill/

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James (Jim) F. Hawkins 1932-2025James (Jim) F. Hawkins was born on November 29, 1932, to James F. Hawkins Sr and Anne Si...
12/13/2025

James (Jim) F. Hawkins 1932-2025

James (Jim) F. Hawkins was born on November 29, 1932, to James F. Hawkins Sr and Anne Sims Hawkins at their home in Summerville, GA. He passed away at home on November 19, 2025. He was 92 years old. He is survived by his brother, John Sims Hawkins, and his children, James (Jim) F. Hawkins III, David A. Hawkins, Mark K. Hawkins, Diana M. Hawkins, and Teresa (Teri) A. Houzenga. He had seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his younger brother, Daniel A. Hawkins, and his beloved wife of nearly 41 years, Elizabeth (Betsy) Hawkins.

Jim was proud of his service in the U.S. Marine Corps. He joined the reserves in Rome, Ga, after graduating from Berry College in 1953. He was assigned to Officer Candidate School as a reservist in 1954. After active duty as a Helicopter Supply Officer, he went back to the Reserves, where he remained available for active-duty service until he retired in 1992. He is especially proud of the time he served with the Marine Honor Guard. He believed that the presentation of the US Flag was an honor beyond all else. He attained the rank of Major and was honorably discharged.

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The Atascadero News is your daily online news source and the only printed newspaper dedicated to Atascadero, since 1916.

What a year 2025 has been! Your Atascadero Chamber team has been working hard to help our business community all year lo...
12/13/2025

What a year 2025 has been! Your Atascadero Chamber team has been working hard to help our business community all year long. So, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the good work we accomplished together that helped our community.

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So instead of focusing on what there is to do this month, I thought it would be lovely to look back! I glance around in ...
12/12/2025

So instead of focusing on what there is to do this month, I thought it would be lovely to look back! I glance around in appreciation for the changes we have seen in 2025. While the downtown construction was disruptive and controversial, I absolutely love walking around in our new and improved city center. The landscaping, the lighting, the brick pathways, I’m in awe every time we walk or drive through. With a few very sad and fatal traffic accidents on El Camino Real the past year, I am also reminded of how much safer the new downtown is for pedestrians. The back-up parking spots may take some caution, but overall, the slower speeds and managed crosswalks seem so much smarter.

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https://atascaderonews.com/atascadero-news-magazine/round-town/cheers-to-a-bright-downtown/

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One of Atascadero’s main shopping hubs, Entrada Avenue is home to an eclectic mix of unique boutique businesses in the h...
12/12/2025

One of Atascadero’s main shopping hubs, Entrada Avenue is home to an eclectic mix of unique boutique businesses in the heart of downtown. Among them, Bloke Outfitters stands out—and not just as a men’s apparel shop. It’s a confidence boost. Walk through the door and you’re met with racks of thoughtfully curated shirts, pants, and accessories that balance rugged style with everyday comfort. But the real magic happens behind the curtain, where owner Jessica Walker witnesses quiet transformations. “When a guy puts something on and steps out, you can see his shoulders go back,” she says with a smile. “That boost? That’s why I do this.” It’s almost hard to believe that this poised entrepreneur—who took the reins of Bloke in January 2024—once spent nearly two decades in the high-stakes world of corporate talent acquisition. Her journey from Bay Area boardrooms to a cozy brick-and-mortar boutique is a masterclass in reinvention and a heartfelt tribute to the power of faith.

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https://atascaderonews.com/atascadero-news-magazine/local-business/bloke-outfitters-where-style-meets-confidence-and-community/

The Atascadero News is your daily online news source and the only printed newspaper dedicated to Atascadero, since 1916.

Edward Dominic “Ed” Tedeschi 1936-2025Edward Dominic “Ed” Tedeschi, 89, of Paso Robles, went to be with the Lord peacefu...
12/12/2025

Edward Dominic “Ed” Tedeschi 1936-2025

Edward Dominic “Ed” Tedeschi, 89, of Paso Robles, went to be with the Lord peacefully on November 17, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on June 1, 1936, in Calistoga, California, the third child of Armand and Anna Tedeschi. He attended Calistoga High School and joined the military upon graduating in 1954. He then married Nelva (Long) Tedeschi in 1958.

Ed honorably served in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1958. During his service, he learned welding skills that became the foundation of his lifelong career. He worked throughout California as a union boilermaker and pipefitter, proudly contributing to the construction of the Morro Bay ‘Stacks’ and spending much of his career at Diablo Canyon Power Plant. He also shared his craft with others, teaching welding to students at Cuesta College.

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The Atascadero News is your daily online news source and the only printed newspaper dedicated to Atascadero, since 1916.

Millions of families from different religious backgrounds trust their children's education to our public schools. Employ...
12/12/2025

Millions of families from different religious backgrounds trust their children's education to our public schools. Employees need to be fully informed about constitutional and educational principles to understand the role of religion in public education. According to religious scholars, the phrase “separation of church and state” was originally coined by Baptists advocating for religious toleration in Virginia, where the official state religion was then Anglican (Episcopalian). Baptists believed government restrictions on religion were unjustified. James Madison and Thomas Jefferson reportedly supported their cause. During the holiday season, taxpayer-funded schools often face the “December Dilemma.” Confusion arises during this time because the issue of religious expression in public schools becomes more prominent in some situations. Questions about using religious symbols, sacred music, and specific decorations in the classroom bring the issue of “separation of church and state” to the forefront for students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and community members.

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https://atascaderonews.com/atascadero-news-magazine/oak-leaf/the-december-dilemma-religion-and-our-schools/

The Atascadero News is your daily online news source and the only printed newspaper dedicated to Atascadero, since 1916.

The holiday season has always been one of my favorite times of the year. There’s something about it that shows us what t...
12/11/2025

The holiday season has always been one of my favorite times of the year. There’s something about it that shows us what truly matters: kindness, generosity, and community. Every year, I’m reminded just how special San Luis Obispo County is when I see how our residents come together to help one another. At the Sheriff’s Office, one of the ways we share in that spirit is through a tradition that’s close to my heart, the Christmas Bicycle Giveaway.

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https://atascaderonews.com/atascadero-news-magazine/oak-leaf/celebrating-36-years-of-the-christmas-bicycle-giveaway/

The Atascadero News is your daily online news source and the only printed newspaper dedicated to Atascadero, since 1916.

As the year winds down and the glow of holiday lights reflects off our coastal hills, the team at Shift’N Gears Auto Rep...
12/11/2025

As the year winds down and the glow of holiday lights reflects off our coastal hills, the team at Shift’N Gears Auto Repair wants to take a moment to say a huge thank-you to our Central Coast community. From Paso Robles to Pismo Beach, and everywhere the Pacific wind carries our name, you’ve trusted us to keep your engines running and your adventures rolling.

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Are you looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? CBD makes for a great present, whether it's gummies or capsule...
12/11/2025

Are you looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? CBD makes for a great present, whether it's gummies or capsules for sleep or anxiety, cream for pain, patches, tinctures, or roll-ons. This is why we’re happy to announce that CBD will be 20% off during the whole month of December!

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The Atascadero News is your daily online news source and the only printed newspaper dedicated to Atascadero, since 1916.

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The Atascadero News

The Atascadero News first published on January 22, 1916, and has published continually for more than 100 years.

The Atascadero News provides local coverage of events, organizations and people within our coverage area — Atascadero, Templeton, Santa Margarita, Creston, Carrisa Plains and Pozo.

The paper is published on Wednesdays.

For more information, see our website, atascaderonews.com or call 805-466-2585.