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October 30 4:57am
Atascadero Police Department Makes Additional Arrests in Gang-Related Assault Investigation
Detectives with the Atascadero Police Department have made several additional arrests connected to a gang-related assault and robbery that occurred earlier this year at the Centennial Bridge. On August 30, 2025, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Atascadero Police Dispatch personnel observed a fight in progress on live surveillance cameras in the Centennial Bridge area. Officers were immediately dispatched and arrived within moments, prompting several subjects to flee. The rapid response…
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October 29 6:30am
Spooky Fun Awaits - Upcoming Halloween Events in Atascadero!
The City of Atascadero is excited to announce a variety of Halloween events for the whole family, kicking off today and continuing through the weekend! Mark your calendars and join us for some frightfully fun activities happening throughout the city: Halloween Celebration at Atascadero Farmers Market! Wednesday, October 29 | 3 PM – 5:30 PM | Location: Sunken Gardens, Atascadero Join North County Farmers Markets for an afternoon of family fun. Our farmers are ditching their usual…
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October 27 3:51pm
Power Pole Collapse on El Camino Real Causes Traffic Disruption
On Monday, October 27, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Atascadero Police Department responded to the 8300 block of El Camino Real after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting power lines down across the roadway. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a total of nine power poles had fallen, blocking nearly two blocks of El Camino Real. Officers contacted the driver of the vehicle towing an oversized load with a modular home being delivered through the area. Preliminary…
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October 22 5:17pm
Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project Planned Along Atascadero Creek
The San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council (SLO FSC), in partnership with the City of Atascadero, will begin a hazardous fuels reduction project along Atascadero Creek as part of ongoing wildfire mitigation efforts. The project area extends from the 3 Bridges parking area to the Salinas River. The goal of this project is to reduce accumulated vegetation that can fuel wildfires, minimize the potential for fire spread, improve emergency access, and lower the risk of ignition in this…
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October 21 6:48am
Popular Restaurant Chain Chick-fil-A Eyes Atascadero for New Location
The City of Atascadero is excited to announce that a concept plan has been submitted for review for a proposed new Chick-fil-A restaurant. The planned site is located near the north end of the city within the Home Depot shopping center. The proposed location sits near the corner of El Camino Real and San Ramon Road, adjacent to the SpringHill Suites Hotel, providing convenient access for both residents and travelers along the Highway 101 corridor. While the project is currently…
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October 20 7:08pm
Upcoming Family-Friendly Fall Events You Won’t Want to Miss! The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo Atascadero are re thrilled to announce a series of spooktacular fall events that are perfect for the whole family! Mark your calendars and get ready for festive fun: ZOO BOO! Friday, October 24 & Saturday, October 25 | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM Double the nights, double the BOO! Enjoy a not-too-spooky Halloween celebration that’s fun for all ages, featuring festive…
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October 06 6:36pm
The City of Atascadero invites the community to attend an Open House event to review and provide input on the Draft General Plan Elements, preliminary zoning districts, and proposed land use regulations. The Open House will be held in the City Hall Foyer on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. This informal drop in event is a valuable opportunity for residents to meet one-on-one with staff and the consultant team to discuss the project and provide feedback before the…
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October 01 6:57am
The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo Atascadero are excited to announce ZOO BOO! This fun annual event takes place over two nights providing double the BOO! Both nights provide the same not too spooky experience for all ages - Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th from 4:30 – 7:30 pm! Enjoy Halloween fun for all ages with a spooktacular evening in store with a not-too-scary evening throughout the Zoo! You can expect Halloween decorations throughout the Zoo…
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September 29 7:00am
ATASCADERO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY 2025A LEASE REVENUE BONDS The City of Atascadero is excited to announce that Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings has assigned its long-term credit rating of “AA-“ for the Atascadero Public Financing Authority series 2025A Lease Revenue Bonds. The Rating Services reports the outlook is stable. According to S&P Global Ratings, the stable outlook reflects their opinion that the City maintains “above-average economic metrics, mostly positive…
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