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May 27 3:39pm
Following a month-long investigation, the Atascadero Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team (SET) successfully dismantled a large-scale drug distribution operation operating in North San Luis Obispo County. Through extensive investigative efforts, SET detectives developed credible information regarding narcotics trafficking activities based in north San Luis Obispo County. This information led to the issuance of a search warrant for a residence located in the 3400 block of Spring…
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May 22 6:19pm
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services Announces Roadside Fuels Mitigation Work on Santa Cruz Road
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services would like to inform residents and motorists that fuels mitigation crews will be working along Santa Cruz Road from Santa Ana Road to Garcia Road Starting Tuesday, May 27 through Wednesday May 28, 2025. This important roadside maintenance is part of a continued effort to reduce wildfire risk and improve public safety. The work involves roadside brushing, a process that includes trimming and clearing overgrown vegetation along the road shoulder. This…
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May 22 6:15pm
Oak Ridge Estates in Atascadero Becomes City’s First Recognized NFPA Firewise USA® Community
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services is proud to announce that Oak Ridge Estates has become the City’s first officially recognized NFPA Firewise USA® Community. This milestone achievement highlights the neighborhood’s commitment to wildfire safety and resilience. Over the course of several months, residents of Oak Ridge Estates—working in collaboration with Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services, the San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council, and Castle Rock Development—took…
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May 15 11:35am
Temporary Detours on El Camino, between Hwy. 41 and Rosario Avenue
Beginning Monday, May 19th and continuing through Friday, June 6th, motorists on northbound and southbound El Camino Real between Hwy. 41 and Rosario will encounter temporary detours due to road work associated with the Downtown ECR Project. Road work between Hwy. 41 and Traffic Way will include pavement striping and crosswalk paver installation. Road work between Traffic Way and Rosario will include asphalt milling, paving and striping. Some roadway intersections…
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May 14 10:55am
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services would like to announce the Fire Hazard Reduction Burn Season closed today for Atascadero residents. Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services strongly encourages residents to utilize alternative forms of disposal, such as the Waste Alternatives’ Green Waste recycling container or the Chicago Grade Landfill. Burning should be used as a last resort. Atascadero’s Burn Regulations are available on the Fire & Emergency Services Backyard…
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May 12 7:01am
Cool down and join the celebration at the Charles Paddock Zoo on Saturday, June 7th from 5 pm until 8 pm for the 22nd Annual Ice Cream Zoofari – and this year, it’s extra special! We’re turning 70 years old, and you’re invited to the party. Enjoy unlimited ice cream, fun for the whole family, and be part of a historic moment as we unveil the Zoo’s new name! This beloved summer tradition features all-u-can-eat ice cream, sundaes and toppings, live music, family-friendly…
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May 09 6:46pm
Temporary Closure of Northbound Highway 101 Off-Ramp at San Ramon Road
Beginning Tuesday, May 13th and continuing through Thursday, May 15th, travelers on northbound US 101 will encounter a temporary closure of the San Ramon Road off-ramp. This closure is due to City roadway paving work on El Camino Real at the intersection with the San Ramon off-ramp. The northbound US 101 on-ramp at this location will remain open during this work. In addition, El Camino Real will remain open at the intersection but will be reduced to one lane with flaggers.…
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May 07 11:21am
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Vegetation FireLOCATION: 10905 Escondido Rd.DATE:05/06/2025 TIME: 2:14 PMREPORTED BY: Property…
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May 03 7:40pm
City of Atascadero Presents the Winners of the 9th ANNUAL Tamale Festival!
The City of Atascadero 9th Annual Tamale Festival had over 140 vendors in attendance with over twenty-five vendors specializing in tamales of all kinds from our local restaurants, as well as from across California! Each year, the festival hosts a “Best Tamale” Contest, a Tamale Eating Contest, and a Chihuahua & Pet Costume Contest! Following are the results: BEST TAMALE CONTEST Best Overall Tamale – Super Tamales, San Jose, CA TRADITIONAL TAMALE WINNERS:1st Place –…
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May 01 1:21pm
City of Atascadero Announces Fire Hazard Severity Zones Workshop - May 7, 2025
The City of Atascadero invites the community to attend a workshop to review and provide comments on the new State Fire Hazard Severity Zone and local Wildland Urban Interface maps on Wednesday, May 7th from 3:30 to 5:30 at the City Hall front lobby, located at 6500 Palma Avenue. At this workshop, City staff will share information about the State mapping process and invite comments about the draft maps for Atascadero! If you are unable to make the workshop and would still like to leave a…