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Public invited to a ‘Night out with Atascadero Police and Fire’

–The Atascadero Police Department would like to invite you to “A Night Out with Atascadero Police & Fire” in the City of Atascadero. This event Full Article

State health officials update re-opening guidelines

New changes to personal care service sectors, rules about outdoor stadiums, theme parks –The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today released new guidance and Full Article

COVID-19: SLO County remains in ‘Substantial’ tier, over 4000 cases reported

–San Luis Obispo County reported five new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, 39 cases on Sunday, and 20 on Saturday for a total of 64 Full Article

Atascadero landowners can remove any ‘morally repugnant’ racial bias in property deeds at zero cost

–Atascadero City Manager Rachelle Rickard released the following information about how Atascadero landowners can update any potentially racially biased covenants within their property deeds. Read Full Article

Halloween: County health agency discourages trick-or-treating

–The San Luis Obispo County Health Officer has issued “guidance for safer Halloween activities during COVID-19.” County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein issued Halloween Guidance Full Article

Flex alert issued today; statewide energy conservation needed

–Unseasonable high heat will lead to increased electricity demand late in the day today, according to the California Independent System Operator (ISO). The ISO has Full Article

State releases updated COVID-19 guidance for private gatherings

—The California Public Health Department released updated guidance for private gatherings. The guidance outlines rules for private gatherings that bring together people from different households Full Article

City bids farewell to Police Chief Jerel Haley at council meeting

–It was an emotional meeting Tuesday night as the Atascadero City Council said farewell to Police Chief Jerel Haley. City Manager Rochelle Rickard told the Full Article

Health agency releases FAQ regarding return of K-12 in-person instruction

–The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Agency and County Public Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein, has released guidance in the form of a Full Article

Atascadero Fire shares kitchen safety tips with fun video

–October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week. The local Fire Department works in coordination with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Full Article