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Atascadero felon impersonates an officer, lands in jail

Written on 2 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A heavily armed Atascadero felon is in jail after he allegedly impersonated a police officer, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office.  On the night of April 14, deputies stopped a vehicle at the intersection... (Continue reading)

Atascadero water company seeking 25% rate increase

Written on 12 Apr, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE In an attempt to deal with rising costs and the need for capital improvements, the Atascadero Mutual Water Company is proposing a 25% increase in water rates for 2024 and then 4% each year after that. At... (Continue reading)

Two Atascadero men busted for allegedly selling drugs to children

Written on 1 Apr, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Atascadero police arrested two men on Thursday for allegedly selling drugs to children between the ages of 12 and 17, police said. In Jan. 2023, while investigating a gang related shooting involving two teens, detectives learned of... (Continue reading)

Closure of Highway 41 in Atascadero extended

Written on 25 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Caltrans extended the reopening of Highway 41 from San Gabriel Road to Los Altos Road in Atascadero for another week following the latest deluge. Travelers can take Highway 46 or Highway 1 as alternate routes. The highway... (Continue reading)

Highway 41 in Atascadero remains closed, one more week

Written on 18 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Highway 41 remains closed in both directions from San Gabriel Road to Los Altos Road in Atascadero because of a landslide. Travelers can take Highway 46 or Highway 1 as alternate routes. Mud, trees and power lines... (Continue reading)

Mudslide, downed trees close Highway 41 in Atascadero

Written on 15 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Highway 41 remains closed in both directions from San Gabriel Road to Los Altos Road in Atascadero because of slide activity, downed trees and electric wires. The section of road closed during the atmospheric river storm on... (Continue reading)

Large mudslide closes road in Atascadero

Written on 11 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A large mudslide left a portion of Los Altos Road between Highway 41 and San Marcos Road in Atascadero covered in mud on Friday. Even though a portion of the road is impassable to through traffic,  all... (Continue reading)

Atascadero city manager announces retirement

Written on 28 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a 26-year career with the North County city, Atascadero’s chief executive has announced she will retire.  City Manager Rachelle Rickard has worked for Atascadero for exactly 26 years, as of Tuesday. Rickard will retire in July... (Continue reading)

Driver killed in single-vehicle crash on Highway 41 in Atascadero

Written on 28 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver was killed on Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 41 in Atascadero. Shortly after 6 a.m., the driver was traveling westbound on Highway 41 when they drove off the roadway near Old Morro... (Continue reading)

Runaway Atascadero teen found in Fresno

Written on 15 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Law enforcement found a teen runaway from Atascadero in Fresno earlier today. The 15-year-old has been reunited with her family. Maggie Gallagher reportedly left her home on Monday morning. It was suspected that she was headed to... (Continue reading)