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Severe Weather Shelter-in-Place Notification for Monday, January 9th, 2023

January 09 11:25:am

At this time, the City of Atascadero is issuing an emergency shelter-in-place order, advising all Atascadero residents to stay at home if possible. Do not travel for any non-essential or non-emergency reason. PLEASE DO NOT CALL 911 UNLESS THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO SOMEONE’S LIFE AND/OR…

News From the City - Broadband Needs Assessment

November 17 12:06:pm

Help Us Make Internet Faster and More Reliable in Atascadero! pcbroadband.org/needsassessment November 2022 - by City Manager Rachelle Rickard Everyone has experienced the frustration of slow and unreliable internet. Local residents and businesses rely on good, quality internet for…

Storm Water Management & You!

September 20 3:23:pm

NEWS FROM THE CITY! Preparing for Wet Weather: Stormwater Management and You! September 2022 - by City Manager, Rachelle Rickard September’s drawing to a close and we’re already experiencing some weird weather here in Atascadero. From record-breaking heat at the beginning of the month to…

It's Time For a Citywide General Plan Update!

August 25 5:17:pm

September, 2021 Newsletter Article - By City Manager, Rachelle Rickard The City of Atascadero is very pleased announce that it’s now time to begin the process to update our General Plan, so be on the lookout for more information from us in the upcoming months, and then be sure to share your…

The City and the Atascadero Unified School District – Distinctly, but Cooperatively, Separate Entities

August 17 11:18:am

News from the City! The City and the Atascadero Unified School District This particular topic seems to come up with surprising frequency, especially at this busy and exciting “Back to School” time of year. City staff members are asked questions fairly often by friends, family members, or…

Come Enjoy Farmer's Market and So Much More in Atascadero!

July 18 10:22:am

A little over five years ago, the North County Farmer’s Market in Atascadero returned to the beautiful location at Sunken Gardens and they were welcomed back to the downtown with open arms and a great celebration. Since then, Farmer’s Market has continued to provide plenty of fresh, farm-raised,…

Updated Fees Go Into Effect Aug.15, 2022

July 13 4:51:pm

The City of Atascadero has updated the service fee schedule to reflect the actual changes in the costs of providing those services and to more accurately recover costs based on actual work performed and expenses incurred. As of August 15, 2022, the approved fee schedule will go into effect. You…

News in Community Development - ADU's, SB9

June 16 10:02:am

Our Community Development Department – News about ADU’s, SB9, and More! June 2022 by City Manager Rachelle Rickard The City of Atascadero’s Community Development Department is made up of a team of dynamic and energetic individuals who work together to help promote development that is…

Good Trail Etiquette – Sharing Our Trails

May 13 10:44:am

May, 2022 - By City Manager, Rachelle Rickard In an effort to help keep members of our community safer, I recently shared in this space some important roadway safety tips and etiquette reminders and for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. Similarly, recreational users of our local trails and…