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Downtown Paving Project Construction Starting Soon!

September 07 6:46:pm

INVESTMENTS CONTINUE AS PART OF THE CITY'S DOWNTOWN VITALITY EFFORTS As part of the City Council’s Key Priorities, the City of Atascadero has approved the Downtown District Pavement Rehabilitation Project.  The project will include upgraded curb ramps, improved street surfacing, and…

City of Atascadero Police Department - Robbery Arrest Information

September 07 6:43:pm

ROBBERY ARREST On 9-7-23, Atascadero Police Department officers responded to a report of a robbery in the area of the 6700 block of El Camino Real. The victim reported a Hispanic male juvenile attempted to steal his bicycle while brandishing a handgun at him. The juvenile was reported as…

2023 Cruisin' Weekend Street Closures & Rules of the Road

August 15 2:51:pm

HOT EL CAMINO CRUISE NITE: NOTICE OF STREET CLOSURES Cruisin’ Weekend kicks off  Friday, August 18, 2023 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. with the City of Atascadero’s 30th Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite, which is a closed and controlled cruise on El Camino Real from Traffic Way…

Addressing Homelessness in the City of Atascadero

August 10 3:47:pm

Over the past several weeks, the City of Atascadero, the Atascadero Police Department (APD), Caltrans, and the California Highway Patrol has worked together to clean up and remove encampments at the Highway 101 and Morro Road on- and off-ramps due to public safety concerns. As a result of…

New City Manager Jim Lewis Oath of Office - 7/10/23

July 05 7:16:pm

Community is Invited to Attend! Oath of Office on July 10th at City Hall For the New City Manager, Jim Lewis The City of Atascadero warmly invites all community members to attend the ceremonial oath of office for newly appointed City Manager, James R. Lewis, on the front steps of…

Fireworks Prohibited in Atascadero!

June 27 5:42:pm

The 4th of July is upon us right along with fire season! Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services are urging residents to observe a safe, legal and fire free holiday. Residents are advised that all fireworks are illegal in the City of Atascadero and officials warn that anyone caught lighting or…

Vehicle Pursuit & Robbery Arrest - 5/19/23

May 19 1:50:pm

On 5-17-23, at approximately 11:55 PM, APD officers responded to Outlaws Bar and Grill located in the 9800 block of East Front Road regarding a robbery that just occurred. Officers arrived and learned two suspects approached two victims who were seated in a vehicle in front of the business. One…

Deadline to Cut Weeds is June 1, 2023

May 19 1:42:pm

A Reminder that Clearing Weeds is a Priority in Preparation for Fire Season! Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services would like to remind residents that clearing weeds by June 1st is mandatory! Because of the amount of rainfall received this winter, almost 5,000 property owners will receive…

Robbery Arrest - 5/17/23

May 17 1:44:pm

On 5-17-23, at 5:51 AM, APD officers responded to Circle K (6930 Morro Rd.) regarding a robbery that had just occurred. The clerk reported to officers that a male adult, wearing a blonde curly wig, showed her a gun concealed in his waistband and demanded all the money from the cash drawer. She…