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FEMA Lift Station #5 Notice

April 14 3:22pm

Final Public Notice

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received a subgrant application for City of Atascadero, San Luis Obispo County, CA. Pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 11988 and 44 CFR Part 9.…

Temporary Detours and Intermittent Closures on El Camino Real, between Hwy. 41 and Traffic Way

April 11 2:11pm

To take advantage of reduced school traffic during Spring Break and to lessen the impacts associated with the ECR Project construction, El Camino Real between…

City of Atascadero Announces New Aquatics Program Launching Summer 2025!

April 09 6:36pm

The City of Atascadero is excited to announce the approval and upcoming launch of…

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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…

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…