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July 30 1:59pm
City of Atascadero & Central Coast Zoo Presents Food Truck Weekends at Atascadero Lake Park!
The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are excited to announce Food Truck Weekends rolling into Atascadero Lake Park NOW through September 27th from 12-4 pm! While you’re exploring the Central Coast Zoo, enjoying the park or cruising around the lake in a paddle boat or walking around the lake or fishing, stop by and grab a tasty snack or lunch from one of our amazing local food trucks. August Schedule: 8/1-8/2: Quesadilla Gorilla 8/8-8/9: Buenos Diaz Mexican Grill…
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July 29 10:13am
The City of Atascadero is pleased to announce Josh Rosenblum for the next “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 1st at 6:30 pm at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand! Josh Rosenblum is an artist based on California’s Central Coast. With musical roots in jazz, his sound today brings a pop sensibility to the genres of southern rock, soul, and country to create original, mass appeal music. Forming his band in 2008, he works with a collective…
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July 28 5:35pm
City of Atascadero Announces the 2026 Sunday Aquatics Program! Sundays, August 2nd – August 30th
The City of Atascadero is excited to offer weekend swim opportunities to the community on Sundays before the summer weather comes to an end! Sunday Aquatics will kick off THIS SUNDAY, August 2nd with Rec & Lap Swim from 10:15 am until 2:25 pm! Regular programming will begin on Sunday, August 9th and run over the next four Sundays through August 30th as follows: Rec & Lap Swim: 12pm to 2:45 pm Private Lessons: Session 1: 10:15am-10:45amSession 2: 11 am - 11:30 am…
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July 28 1:18pm
-Revised- The Atascadero Police Department invites residents to join officers, first responders, and community partners for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Sunken Gardens in Downtown Atascadero. National Night Out is an annual community-building event that strengthens the partnership between law enforcement and the community while promoting neighborhood camaraderie and public safety. The event provides an opportunity for residents to meet the men…
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July 27 3:33pm
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Vegetation FireLOCATION: Behind 1605 N. Ferrocarril, AtascaderoDATE and TIME: July 25, 2026, at 19:14 PM EQUIPMENT DISPATCHED: 2 Command Vehicles, 6 Engines, 1 Air Attack, 1 Dozer from the following agencies: Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services, Templeton Fire & Emergency Services, Cal Fire- San Luis Obispo Unit, San Luis Obispo County, and Atascadero State Hospital. NUMBER OF PERSONNEL USED: 21 DESCRIPTION OF CONDITIONS UPON ARRIVAL: Units responded to…
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July 22 6:00pm
UPDATED - Atascadero Police Investigate Injury Hit and Run Collision
UPDATE - July 23, 2026 Update: The motorist that fled from the injury traffic collision, fled in his vehicle and was involved in a second collision that involved no other motorists near the Curbaril/San Luis Avenue intersection. He then fled on foot into a nearby business and was detained by responding officers. Arrested, was Rafael Angeles Morales, 22 years of Atascadero. He was arrested for 20001(a) VC; felony hit and run, (causing injury), 23153(a…
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July 21 4:20pm
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Multi-family residential structure fireLOCATION: 5470 Robles Ave, AtascaderoDATE and TIME: July 21, 2026, at 10:07 AM EQUIPMENT DISPATCHED: 6 Engines, 1 Ladder Truck, 3 Command Vehicles from the following agencies: Atascadero Fire, Templeton Fire, Cal Fire- San Luis Obispo County, and Santa Margarita Fire. NUMBER OF PERSONNEL USED: 23 DESCRIPTION OF CONDITIONS UPON ARRIVAL: Upon arrival, Atascadero Police units and the Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services…
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July 20 3:59pm
Atascadero Police Department to Hold Annual Military Equipment Community Engagement Meeting
The Atascadero Police Department invites community members to attend its Annual Military Equipment Community Engagement Meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in Room 106 of Atascadero City Hall, located at 6500 Palma Avenue. The meeting is held in accordance with California Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481), which requires law enforcement agencies to conduct an annual public meeting regarding the Department's military equipment program and annual report, while providing an…
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July 15 9:18am
City of Atascadero Presents the 2026 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series with PUSH!
The City of Atascadero is pleased to announce PUSH for the next “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series! Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 25th at 6:30 pm at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand! PUSH is a Supergroup band that is truly special, made up of unique talented musicians that seamlessly complement each other. Push fits that description while inspiring the audience to dance and have a great time. This four-piece band brings an energetic, rock-infused flare to the…
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