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Accepting Applications for the City of Atascadero’s Planning Commission and Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee

December 18 3:30:pm

The City of Atascadero is seeking to fill two at-large positions on the Planning Commission and two at-large positions on the Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee. All applicants must be residents of the City of Atascadero. Completed applications will be accepted in the City Clerk’s office…

Community Group Members Needed to Serve on the City of Atascadero’s Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee

December 18 3:30:pm

The City of Atascadero Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee (CSTOC) was formed in 2015, after the passage of the 2014 local sales tax measure, Measure F-14.  The Committee also participates in the review of annual expenditures from tax revenue collected from Measure D-20, the Essential…

The Charles Paddock Zoo Proudly Presents Holiday Magic! Saturday, December 21st, 10-1 pm

December 18 1:53:pm

The Charles Paddock Zoo is pleased to announce Holiday Magic this Saturday, December 21st 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…

City of Atascadero Presents Winter Wonderland 2024! - Friday, December 13th, 5-9 pm

December 09 10:22:am

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 13th from 5-9 pm. Atascadero’s Sunken Gardens and the entire downtown will be transformed into a magical holiday…

SEEKING ASSISTANCE - Critical Injury at Outlaws Bar Under Investigation (Updated 12/2/24)

December 02 8:59:pm

UPDATED PRESS RELEASE (12/2/24) On the evening of Wednesday, November 27th, 2024, the Atascadero Police Department wasnotified that the individual who sustained critical injuries in this incident has passed away. Theindividual is identified as Lucky Thomas, a 30-year-old male from…

City of Atascadero Presents the Holiday Event Calendar!

December 02 8:53:am

The City of Atascadero is proud to announce a number of holiday events planned for your enjoyment! On Friday, December 6th, 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…

The ECR Project Enters New Phase of Construction

November 26 9:51:pm

The City of Atascadero continues to make progress on the El Camino Real Downtown Safety and Parking Enhancements Project (The ECR Project) and is working to minimize traffic impacts ahead of the Downtown holiday shopping season.  The ECR Project is a community-driven initiative to improve…

Bronze Tiger on the Move at the Charles Paddock Zoo!

November 18 12:22:pm

The Charles Paddock Zoo is delighted to announce that as a part of an exciting makeover of the Caribbean flamingo habitat, the Zoo’s iconic bronze tiger sculpture was moved to the Thelma Vetter Red Panda Experience. Former location at the Caribbean flamingo habitat Moving through the zoo…

Single Family Residence Structure Fire

November 16 4:09:pm

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Single family residence structure fireLOCATION: 4175 San BenitoRdDATE:11/16/2024TIME: 03:06 amREPORTED BY: HomeownerEQUIPMENT DISPATCHED: 7591, 7592,E7593, B7520,E7995,E7195,E8191, E30, E50,B3415,E1760, E40 City CoverageNUMBER OF PERSONNEL USED: 30DESCRIPTION OFCONDITIONSUPON…