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Driver, Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety Awareness

May 12 1:24:pm

By City Manager Rachelle Rickard, February 2022 We all know that our wonderful community is filled with kind and caring residents who want to do everything we can to help keep our friends, family members and neighbors safe from harm. With whatever mode of travel we use to get around town, we…

City of Atascadero Police Department Media Release: Forgery/ Possession of a Firearm

April 18 10:59:am

On April 17, 2023, at approximately 3:08 PM, Atascadero Police officers responded to Mechanics Bank, located in the 6900 block of El Camino Real, regarding a suspect who fled the bank on foot after attempting to pass a forged check. An APD officer arrived and observed a vehicle quickly leaving the…

Search Warrant/ Narcotics and Weapons Arrest

March 31 6:23:pm

In January of 2023, while investigating a gang related shooting, Atascadero Police Department Detectives obtained information regarding an adult male selling marijuana to juveniles in the City of Atascadero. In February of 2023, detectives served a search warrant in the 7500 block of Devon Court…

Atascadero Prepares for Significant Atmospheric River

March 13 7:34:pm

The National Weather Service is predicting a widespread and significant atmospheric river event on Tuesday, March 14th and Wednesday, March 15th. The City of Atascadero is in the extreme category for wind and rain and we are advising all residents to take extreme caution. This category is the…

Road Closure & Detour Information - Los Altos Road

March 11 10:30:am

The City of Atascadero is assessing road damage as a result of yesterday’s storm and there are a couple areas to be aware of along with the detours in place. A landslide occurred late afternoon on March 10th, and is covering the 13800 block of Los Altos Road, which is roughly halfway between…

Storm Watch Update & Information!

March 10 10:45:am

The City of Atascadero is advising all residents to take extra precautions during the next 24 hours as a major storm event makes its way to the Central Coast. We encourage residents to avoid all non-essential travel if possible through early afternoon tomorrow. Current predictions show the storm…

City of Atascadero Announces Retirement of City Manager, Rachelle Rickard

February 28 7:40:pm

After serving for 26 years at the City of Atascadero with the last ten years as the City Manager, Rachelle Rickard has announced that she will retire in July of this year. As a graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Rachelle Rickard moved to Atascadero in 1989 and…

Adult Basketball League Spring 2023 Team Registrations - Now Open!

January 17 6:27:pm

It's time for Spring Adult Basketball! We are ready to get the Adult Basketball League back in the gym at the Colony Park Community Center for our traditional Spring Time Season! The league will run from March 12th – June 4th allowing 8 regular season games and ending with an End-of-Season…

Atascadero Weather Advisory Notification & Road Update

January 10 2:56:pm

The City of Atascadero has lifted the Shelter in Place advisory to a Weather Advisory for our area for today. Following are the current road closures: Halcon River CrossingSanta Ana is closed to through traffic just east of Garcero RoadLos Altos is closed to through traffic midway between…