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Police will conduct DUI checkpoint Aug. 14 in Atascadero
August 13th, 2026
– The Atascadero Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 14 at an undisclosed location.
Judge advances gang-related assault case against three defendants
August 12th, 2026
Prosecutors say the defendants repeatedly kicked, punched, and stomped an unconscious victim – Three co-defendants will face trial on assault charges following a preliminary hearing
Fire displaces four residents from Atascadero home
August 11th, 2026
No injuries reported; investigators have not determined cause – A residential fire displaced four people Sunday afternoon on Castano Avenue, according to a press release
Timber Fire burns 1,723 acres in Big Sur
August 11th, 2026
Highway 1 has reopened, but evacuation orders remain in effect – The Timber Fire had burned 1,723 acres in Big Sur and remained 5% contained
Atascadero Police arrest logs for Aug. 3-9
August 11th, 2026
Weekly arrest logs from the Atascadero Police Department Garciaochoa, Josue, 24, was arrested on Aug. 3 at 2:01 a.m. at 4945 San Jacinto Ave. for
Antelope Fire burns 2,410 acres across two counties
August 10th, 2026
Cal Fire mapped the fire at 2,410 acres Sunday – The Antelope Fire was 45% contained at 2,410 acres as of Cal Fire’s latest update
Horse survives 50 foot fall from Montaña de Oro trail
August 10th, 2026
The horse walked approximately five miles after returning to the trail – A horse and rider escaped injury after the animal fell approximately 50 to
Cooldown in the forecast this week for Atascadero
August 10th, 2026
– Temperatures in Atascadero are expected to cool this week, with daytime highs falling from 88 degrees Monday to the low 70s by Thursday, according
Update: Man found dead near Highway 101 identified
August 7th, 2026
Update posted Aug. 6: – Authorities have identified the man found dead along Highway 101 near Vineyard Road as Chad Corpuz. Corpuz was reported missing
A.M. Sun Solar + Roofing Named a Top Solar Installer in the Nation for 2026
August 7th, 2026
-A message from A.M. Sun Solar + Roofing- – A.M. Sun Solar + Roofing is proud to announce its recognition on the 2026 Top Solar
