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City of Atascadero announces street closures for Cruisin’ Weekend
August 17th, 2026
Hot El Camino Cruise Nite passes have sold out – The City of Atascadero will close several streets for the 2026 Cruisin’ Weekend, which will
Teen dies, three others injured in Highway 1 crash
August 17th, 2026
– A rollover crash killed a 15-year-old Morro Bay boy and injured three other teenagers on Highway 1 in Harmony just before 11:30 p.m. Friday,
Atascadero Police arrest reports for Aug. 10-16
August 17th, 2026
Weekly arrest logs from the Atascadero Police Department Saldivar, Paul William, 32, of Atascadero, was arrested on Aug. 10 at 11:58 p.m. at 6553 Atascadero
City, high school introduce new ‘Orange & Grey Fridays’ discount program
August 14th, 2026
New program offers restaurant discounts during Greyhound home games – The City of Atascadero and Atascadero High School will launch Orange & Grey Fridays during
Crews contain fire in rural SLO County to 2,588 acres
August 14th, 2026
– The Plains Fire reached 100% containment Thursday after burning 2,588 acres in San Luis Obispo County, according to Cal Fire. The fire started at
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
