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December 09 2:03pm
The Central Coast Zoo Proudly Presents Holiday Magic! Saturday, December 20th, 10-1 pm
The Central Coast Zoo is pleased to announce Holiday Magic on Saturday, December 20th, from 10 am until 1 pm! The zookeepers will present gifts for the animals and Santa will be on-site to welcome our visitors! Our scheduled gift delivery for the animals begins at 10 am and goes until 1 pm! It’s fun to watch the animals tear into their gifts from the meerkats to the lemurs to the monkeys. Enjoy holiday music and magic by Andy Morris! In addition, we are excited to welcome Central Coast…December 08 4:05pm
City of Atascadero Presents Winter Wonderland 2025! Friday, December 12th, 5-9 pm
Over 70 tons of snow on the Central Coast is on its way! Winter Wonderland is back for another exciting snow driven event in Downtown Atascadero on Friday, December 12th from 5-9 pm. Atascadero’s Sunken Gardens and the entire downtown will be transformed into a magical holiday paradise! Experience one major snow pile area and a massive snow slide built by Kiwanis Club of Atascadero, Cuesta Springs Ice Company, and Atascadero Hay & Feed! This year’s snow themed events also…December 01 6:56pm
“Light Up the Downtown” Holiday Celebration December 5, 2025, at 5:30 pm!
This Friday, December 5th, Downtown will be the place to be to kick off the holiday season! Join us from 5:30 – 8 pm, as Atascadero’s Downtown will be the happening place to be to experience the magic of the holidays! Festivities will begin at 5:30 pm in the Sunken Gardens, with the annual countdown to light up Historic City Hall at “Light up the Downtown!” Be a part of the lighting experience as City Hall, Sunken Gardens and the surrounding areas come to life with over 3,000 lights…November 20 6:37pm
The City of Atascadero is proud to announce a number of holiday events planned for your enjoyment! On Friday, December 5th, 5:30 – 8 pm, Atascadero’s Downtown will be the happening place to be to experience the magic of the holidays! Festivities will begin at 5:30 pm in the Sunken Gardens, with the annual countdown to light up Historic City Hall at “Light up the Downtown!” Be a part of the lighting experience as City Hall, Sunken Gardens, and the surrounding areas come to…November 18 2:29pm
The Atascadero Police Department announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. The grant program runs through September 2026. “We are grateful to receive this grant, which will strengthen our traffic enforcement efforts and improve road safety,” Atascadero Police Department Commander Matt Chesson said. “…November 04 5:50pm
Atascadero’s Albert Almodova Honored as Champion of the Community!
The City of Atascadero is proud to announce that Albert Almodova has been selected as the Champion of the Community by the California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) District 8, representing Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. This distinguished honor recognizes individuals who exemplify outstanding commitment, service, and dedication to enhancing community life. For more than a decade, Albert Almodova has been a driving force behind many of Atascadero’s most…October 30 4:57am
Atascadero Police Department Makes Additional Arrests in Gang-Related Assault Investigation
Detectives with the Atascadero Police Department have made several additional arrests connected to a gang-related assault and robbery that occurred earlier this year at the Centennial Bridge. On August 30, 2025, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Atascadero Police Dispatch personnel observed a fight in progress on live surveillance cameras in the Centennial Bridge area. Officers were immediately dispatched and arrived within moments, prompting several subjects to flee. The rapid response…October 29 6:30am
Spooky Fun Awaits - Upcoming Halloween Events in Atascadero!
The City of Atascadero is excited to announce a variety of Halloween events for the whole family, kicking off today and continuing through the weekend! Mark your calendars and join us for some frightfully fun activities happening throughout the city: Halloween Celebration at Atascadero Farmers Market! Wednesday, October 29 | 3 PM – 5:30 PM | Location: Sunken Gardens, Atascadero Join North County Farmers Markets for an afternoon of family fun. Our farmers are ditching their usual…October 27 3:51pm
Power Pole Collapse on El Camino Real Causes Traffic Disruption
On Monday, October 27, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Atascadero Police Department responded to the 8300 block of El Camino Real after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting power lines down across the roadway. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a total of nine power poles had fallen, blocking nearly two blocks of El Camino Real. Officers contacted the driver of the vehicle towing an oversized load with a modular home being delivered through the area. Preliminary…October 22 5:17pm
Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project Planned Along Atascadero Creek
The San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council (SLO FSC), in partnership with the City of Atascadero, will begin a hazardous fuels reduction project along Atascadero Creek as part of ongoing wildfire mitigation efforts. The project area extends from the 3 Bridges parking area to the Salinas River. The goal of this project is to reduce accumulated vegetation that can fuel wildfires, minimize the potential for fire spread, improve emergency access, and lower the risk of ignition in this…