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March 13 1:24pm
The City of Atascadero Community Development Department will host our “Coffee with a Planner” next week! These events are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. These informal sessions allow staff to hear from the community about a variety of topics including land use, zoning, city policy, and development projects. Each session highlights a specific topic, but our team will be happy to address any topic as time allows. The goal of these sessions is to allow for open dialog, and to…
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March 11 6:08pm
On March 6, 2026, at about 1:30 a.m., an Atascadero Police Department sergeant was patrolling the 5900 block of Entrada Avenue when he spotted someone who appeared to be spray-painting graffiti on the wall of a local business. When the sergeant attempted to detain him to investigate, the suspect ran from the area. After a search, the suspect was eventually found hiding behind Malibu Brew, in the 5900 block of West Mall. Michael Josiah Brown, 20, of Grover Beach, was taken into…
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March 11 1:57pm
City of Atascadero Receives 2025-2027 Excellence Award in Budgeting
The City of Atascadero has once again been recognized with the Excellence Award in Budgeting from the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) for its 2025–2027 Operating Budget. This achievement reflects the City’s commitment to align its financial planning with the priorities established by the City Council and our community, ensuring both short-term and long-term fiscal responsibility. CSMFO is the leading organization dedicated to promoting excellence in…
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March 11 9:23am
The League of California Cities, County Engineers Association of California, and the California State Association of Counties have recognized the City of Atascadero’s El Camino Real Downtown Parking and Safety Enhancements Project (The ECR Project) with the award for Efficient and Sustainable Road Maintenance, Construction, and Reconstruction Projects during the Cal Cities Public Works Officers Institute. The ECR Project revitalized a 0.6‑mile segment of El Camino Real in the…
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March 10 12:55pm
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Shop and outbuilding fire including travel trailers LOCATION: 7135 and 7145 Sycamore Road DATE and TIME: March 9, 2026, at 1840 hours EQUIPMENT DISPATCHED: 6 Engines, 3 Command Vehicles, 2 Investigators NUMBER OF PERSONNEL USED: 20 DESCRIPTION OF CONDITIONS UPON ARRIVAL: Upon arrival, found 2 outbuildings, a fence and a travel trailer involved in heavy fire with an immediate exposure to a large approximately 1500 square foot shop starting to become…
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March 09 2:11pm
City of Atascadero Announces Request for Proposals for Holiday Lighting of Sunken Gardens
The City of Atascadero is excited to announce a Request for Proposal (RFP) to design and install holiday lights in the trees in the historic downtown Atascadero Sunken Gardens park. This is a unique opportunity to decorate the Sunken Gardens area to include holiday type lighting that transforms the park into a festive environment and bringing back what was in place seven years ago when the trees were adorned with holiday lights. Interested parties are invited to submit their written…
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March 05 1:28pm
City of Atascadero Announces 2026 Summer Concert Series Band Line-up!
The City of Atascadero is pleased to announce the bands that have been selected for the 2026 Saturday in the Park Summer Concert Series. Our concert series takes place at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand from 6:30-8:30 pm and will include a total of eight concerts to enjoy throughout the summer! “Saturday in the Park” 2026 Summer Concert Series Line-up: June 20th Garden Party (Classic Soft Rock)June 27th …
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March 02 3:14pm
The City of Atascadero is building momentum for the future and inviting entrepreneurs, developers, and business owners to be part of what’s next. With a renewed focus on economic development, strategic planning, and business support, Atascadero is positioning itself as a premier location to open, grow, and invest in businesses on the Central Coast. Strategically located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Atascadero offers visibility and accessibility to an estimated 40,000–50,…
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February 25 2:34pm
City of Atascadero Achieves Improved ISO Public Protection Classification
The City of Atascadero is proud to announce a significant improvement in its Insurance Services Office (ISO) Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating. Effective May 1, 2026, Atascadero’s PPC will improve from Class 03/3X to Class 02/2X, reflecting the community’s ongoing commitment to fire protection and risk reduction. The PPC program, administered by ISO, evaluates communities nationwide on their structural fire suppression capabilities. Ratings range from Class 1 (exemplary fire…
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February 19 6:46pm
Long Valley in Atascadero Becomes City’s Second Recognized NFPA Firewise USA® Community
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services is thrilled to announce that the Long Valley neighborhood has officially earned recognition as a NFPA Firewise USA® Community, marking a significant milestone in local wildfire preparedness. This achievement makes Long Valley the second community in Atascadero within the past eight months to join the national Firewise program—underscoring the city’s growing commitment to wildfire safety and resilience. Spanning 1,262 acres, with 221 homes and…