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City of Atascadero Presents Holiday Event Calendar!

November 20 6:37:pm

The City of Atascadero is proud to announce a number of holiday events planned for your enjoyment! On Friday, December 5th, 5:30 – 8 pm, Atascadero’s Downtown will be the happening place to be to experience the magic of the holidays! Festivities will begin at 5:30 pm in the Sunken…

Office of Traffic Safety Awards $65,000 Grant to APD for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads!

November 18 2:29:pm

The Atascadero Police Department announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. The grant program runs through…

Atascadero’s Albert Almodova Honored as Champion of the Community!

November 04 5:50:pm

The City of Atascadero is proud to announce that Albert Almodova has been selected as the Champion of the Community by the California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) District 8, representing Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. This distinguished honor recognizes…

Atascadero Police Department Makes Additional Arrests in Gang-Related Assault Investigation

October 30 4:57:am

Detectives with the Atascadero Police Department have made several additional arrests connected to a gang-related assault and robbery that occurred earlier this year at the Centennial Bridge.  On August 30, 2025, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Atascadero Police Dispatch personnel observed…

Spooky Fun Awaits - Upcoming Halloween Events in Atascadero!

October 29 6:30:am

The City of Atascadero is excited to announce a variety of Halloween events for the whole family, kicking off today and continuing through the weekend! Mark your calendars and join us for some frightfully fun activities happening throughout the city: Halloween Celebration at Atascadero…

Power Pole Collapse on El Camino Real Causes Traffic Disruption

October 27 3:51:pm

On Monday, October 27, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Atascadero Police Department responded to the 8300 block of El Camino Real after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting power lines down across the roadway. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a total of nine power poles had…

Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project Planned Along Atascadero Creek

October 22 5:17:pm

The San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council (SLO FSC), in partnership with the City of Atascadero, will begin a hazardous fuels reduction project along Atascadero Creek as part of ongoing wildfire mitigation efforts. The project area extends from the 3 Bridges parking area to the Salinas River…

Popular Restaurant Chain Chick-fil-A Eyes Atascadero for New Location

October 21 6:48:am

The City of Atascadero is excited to announce that a concept plan has been submitted for review for a proposed new Chick-fil-A restaurant. The planned site is located near the north end of the city within the Home Depot shopping center. The proposed location sits near the corner of…

Spooky Season at the Central Coast Zoo Atascadero!

October 20 7:08:pm

Upcoming Family-Friendly Fall Events You Won’t Want to Miss! The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo Atascadero are re thrilled to announce a series of spooktacular fall events that are perfect for the whole family! Mark your calendars and get ready for festive fun: ZOO BOO!…