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Student firearm report prompts police response at SLO County school
March 3rd, 2026
Officers searched campus and surrounding neighborhood – A lockdown at Monterey Elementary School was lifted after officers conducted an extensive search of the campus and
Atascadero Police arrest reports for Feb. 23-28
March 3rd, 2026
Weekly arrest logs from the Atascadero Police Department Watson, Melissa Rae, 40, of Atascadero, was arrested on Feb. 23 at 9:00 am at Capistrano Ave
Highway 41 traffic control set west of Atascadero
March 3rd, 2026
Work to occur from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday – Travelers on Highway 41 west of Atascadero will encounter daytime traffic control Thursday, March
Atascadero forecast shows mild week, warming into weekend
March 2nd, 2026
Forecasters expect dry conditions with sunshine increasing – Mild weather is expected in Atascadero this week, with a warming trend arriving by the weekend, according
Protest, march planned in Atascadero March 28
March 2nd, 2026
North County groups join nationwide day of action – A rally, march, and community gathering are scheduled for March 28 in Atascadero as part of
Atascadero earns higher fire protection classification
February 27th, 2026
Residents encouraged to contact insurers about possible savings – The City of Atascadero has announced it has received an improved Insurance Services Office Public Protection
Local agriculture group launches county farm trail website
February 27th, 2026
– FARMstead ED announced the launch of a new SLO County Farm Trail website and map, and also its designation as a 501(c)(5) nonprofit organization.
DA asks Governor to block early prison release for child sex offender
February 26th, 2026
– San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow issued a statement this week calling for the reversal of a parole decision involving David Funston.
Humane society launches pet loss support group
February 26th, 2026
– Woods Humane Society and Hospice of San Luis Obispo County announced a collaboration to support grieving pet owners through a new monthly program called
Atascadero Chamber hires manager to expand family-friendly workplace program
February 25th, 2026
New role helps businesses adopt flexible and supportive practices – The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce announced that Christina Lefevre Latner has joined its team to
