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November 26 9:51pm
The City of Atascadero continues to make progress on the El Camino Real Downtown Safety and Parking Enhancements Project (The ECR Project) and is working to minimize traffic impacts ahead of the Downtown holiday shopping season. The ECR Project is a community-driven initiative to improve safety in and revitalize the City’s downtown core. Once complete, The ECR Project will deliver several improvements and benefits in the downtown, including additional crosswalks with…
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November 26 4:02pm
SEEKING ASSISTANCE - Critical Injury at Outlaws Bar Under Investigation
At 1:54 a.m. on November 24, 2024, the Atascadero Police Department and Atascadero Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of an unconscious adult male following an incident in the parking lot of Outlaws Bar, located at 9850 East Frond Road. Upon arrival, first responders located a 30-year-old male suffering from a significant head injury. The individual was transported to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition. The…
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November 18 12:22pm
The Charles Paddock Zoo is delighted to announce that as a part of an exciting makeover of the Caribbean flamingo habitat, the Zoo’s iconic bronze tiger sculpture was moved to the Thelma Vetter Red Panda Experience. Former location at the Caribbean flamingo habitat Moving through the zoo parking lot. The Zoo is renovating the Caribbean flamingo area to represent the Caribbean biodiversity hotspot. “We have a large breeding flock of thirty-nine flamingos, and removing the…
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November 16 4:09pm
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Single family residence structure fireLOCATION: 4175 San BenitoRdDATE:11/16/2024TIME: 03:06 amREPORTED BY: HomeownerEQUIPMENT DISPATCHED: 7591, 7592,E7593, B7520,E7995,E7195,E8191, E30, E50,B3415,E1760, E40 City CoverageNUMBER OF PERSONNEL USED: 30DESCRIPTION OFCONDITIONSUPON ARRIVAL: Upon arrival units found a single story single family residence with heavy smoke coming from the eaves and gable vents. As the first unit was giving a report of a working attic fire, the…
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November 15 9:42am
The City of Atascadero is working to publish the third issue of the Winter 2024/ Spring 2025 Recreation Guide! This official guide is the main source of information provided at the City for the variety of classes, activities, youth and adult sports schedules, and a host of programs and events for the entire community. It is designed with the Atascadero resident in mind and a perfect opportunity for advertisers to get the word out about upcoming promotions, especially during the holiday…
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November 15 7:31am
With wildfire season becoming an almost year-round event in California, Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services has received a vital grant from the California Fire Foundation to assist with the ongoing need to address fire prevention and preparedness in our community. Myster Ranch Wildland Line Pack The grant has enabled Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services to purchase Mystery Ranch Wildland line packs, a critical enhancement to our efforts in safeguarding the local community…
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November 06 10:06am
City of Atascadero Presents Holiday Boutique at Atascadero Lake Park! November 9th | 10 am – 3 pm!
A great opportunity awaits to get a head start on your holiday shopping or find something special just for you! Mark your calendar for the Pavilion on the Lake’s 19th Annual Holiday Boutique, Saturday, November 9, 2024. This event, brought to you by the City of Atascadero, is open from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm and will be held outdoors at the beautiful Atascadero Lake Park at 9100 Morro Road in Atascadero. Expect over 70 vendors on site for this one-day only craft show where all…
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November 05 2:48pm
Mugshot: Tyler Stevens, 21-year-old resident of Rural Paso Robles Arrested on November 2, 2024
The purpose of this press release is to provide the mugshot of Tyler Stevens, who was arrested on November 2, 2024. Stevens will be arraigned on November 6, 2024. For further inquiries or information related to this investigation, please contact the Atascadero Police Department Investigation Unit at (805) 461-5051.
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November 05 12:48pm
Atascadero Police Department Warns of Ongoing Identity Theft Scam
The Atascadero Police Department is actively investigating a series of attempted identity theftand fraud incidents targeting local residents. Several community members have reportedreceiving calls from individuals falsely claiming to represent the Atascadero Police Department. These scammers use caller ID spoofing technology to make it appear that the calls are comingdirectly from the department. The callers claim to be investigating a fraud case and ask forpersonal identifying…
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