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May 21 12:16pm
City of Atascadero is Ready to Dive In! Registration is NOW OPEN for Swim Lessons!
Our Recreation team is ready to start accepting registrations for our upcoming 2026 Summer Aquatics Programming’s Swim Lessons! Registration for lessons may be completed online by clicking the link below or by visiting the City's website (www.atascadero.org/recreation). Register for Swim Lessons Online Registration for all lessons, passes and drop-in swims may be done in person at the Colony Park Community Center, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM or on-site…
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May 14 7:05pm
The City of Atascadero Community Development Department will host our “Coffee with a Planner” next week! These events are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. These informal sessions allow staff to hear from the community about a variety of topics including land use, zoning, city policy, and development projects. Each session highlights a specific topic, but our team will be happy to address any topic as time allows. The goal of these sessions is to allow for open dialog, and to…
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May 12 1:16pm
City Breaks Ground on First Phase of Public Safety Facilities Project
After six years of planning, collaboration, and community engagement, the City of Atascadero is proud to announce the start of construction on the first phase of its Public Safety Facilities (PSF) Project, with work now underway on comprehensive renovations at Fire Station No. 2 and a new building for dispatch operations at the Police Department. The PSF Project has been strategically designed as a multi-phase project to replace and renovate existing public safety facilities,…
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May 07 3:22pm
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services Responds to High Volume of Emergency Calls
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services responded to a high volume of emergency calls on 05/06/2026, including two significant fire incidents that required coordination of multiple resources and sustained operational efforts. Los Osos Structure Fire At approximately 1155 hours, personnel were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 8315 Los Osos. Upon arrival, crews encountered active fire in 25% of the house and initiated an aggressive fire attack while simultaneously conducting…
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May 06 11:25am
Central Coast Zoo Celebrates the Grand Re-Opening of Lemur Habitat - Friday, May 15 | 10-4 pm
The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are proud to announce the grand re-opening of its newly reimagined Madagascar Habitat on May 15, 2026, inspired by the extraordinary biodiverse hotspot of Madagascar! The day will kick off with an official ribbon-cutting at the Lemur habitat promptly at 10 am. This beautifully renovated space now features the return of the striking Red ruffed lemur, a critically endangered species that has not been at the Zoo in over a decade,…
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May 05 11:01am
Atascadero Police Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. With the arrival of warmer weather, more motorcycles are taking to the roads, making it essential for everyone to stay alert to help reduce crashes and save lives. “Motorcyclists are out in greater numbers as the weather warms, and we’re reminding everyone to share the road, Commander Matt Chesson said. “Most crashes involving motorcycles happen when drivers simply don’t see them. Taking a few extra…
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May 02 8:26pm
City of Atascadero Presents the Winners of the 10th ANNUAL Tamale Festival!
The City of Atascadero 10th Annual Tamale Festival had over 100 vendors in attendance with twenty-three vendors specializing in tamales of all kinds from our local restaurants, as well as from across California! Each year, the festival hosts a “Best Tamale” Contest, a Tamale Eating Contest and a Chihuahua & Pet Costume Contest! Following are the results: BEST TAMALE CONTEST Best Overall Tamale – Mary’s Cuisine Catering, San Luis Obispo Best Overall Tamale - Mary's Cuisine…
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April 24 2:51pm
The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are excited to celebrate the 23rd Annual Ice Cream Zoofari on Saturday, June 6th from 5 to 8 pm! Plan for a magical summer evening with all-you-can-eat ice cream, sundaes, and yummy toppings! Enjoy hands-on fun with Central Coast Trains, see and learn about how the animals stay cool, and have a chance to explore animals native to some of the world’s most biodiverse habitats on one unforgettable evening. This year’s delicious ice cream…
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April 22 1:18pm
At approximately 12:13 p.m. today, the Atascadero Police Department responded to a report from Monterey Road Elementary School regarding a possible individual wearing a mask seen on the school campus. Out of an abundance of caution, school staff immediately initiated lockdown procedures while officers responded to the scene. Upon arrival, officers established a secure perimeter around the campus and began a thorough search of the area. Students and staff remained safely secured…
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