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Temporary Closure of Northbound Highway 101 Off-Ramp at San Ramon Road

May 09 6:46:pm

Beginning Tuesday, May 13th and continuing through Thursday, May 15th, travelers on northbound US 101 will encounter a temporary closure of the San Ramon Road off-ramp.  This closure is due to City roadway paving work on El Camino Real at the intersection with the San Ramon off-ramp.…

Vegetation Fire Escondido Road

May 07 11:21:am

 TYPE OF INCIDENT:  Vegetation FireLOCATION:  10905 Escondido Rd.DATE:05/06/2025                                 …

City of Atascadero Presents the Winners of the 9th ANNUAL Tamale Festival!

May 03 7:40:pm

The City of Atascadero 9th Annual Tamale Festival had over 140 vendors in attendance with over twenty-five 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…

City of Atascadero Announces Fire Hazard Severity Zones Workshop - May 7, 2025

May 01 1:21:pm

The City of Atascadero invites the community to attend a workshop to review and provide comments on the new State Fire Hazard Severity Zone and local Wildland Urban Interface maps on Wednesday, May 7th from 3:30 to 5:30 at the City Hall front lobby, located at 6500 Palma Avenue. At this…

City of Atascadero Presents the 9th ANNUAL Tamale Festival! Friday & Saturday, May 2nd & 3rd

April 23 5:32:pm

The City of Atascadero is pleased to announce the 9th Annual Tamale Festival to be held in the Sunken Gardens and Downtown Atascadero on Friday, May 2nd from 5:30 – 8 pm and Saturday, May 3rd from 11 am until 7 pm! The festival will kick off on Friday, May 2nd starting at 5:30 pm until…

Atascadero Police Department to Posthumously Award Honorary Lifesaving Medal to 11-Year-Old Local Hero

April 21 10:23:am

The Atascadero Police Department will hold a special ceremony to honor the life and heroism of 11-year-old Jose Gutierrez, who tragically lost his life in a hit-and-run accident earlier this year. The event will occur on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the steps to Atascadero City…

Registration is NOW OPEN for the Co-ed Youth Volleyball League!

April 15 9:19:am

The City of Atascadero is excited to announce that registration for the Co-ed Youth Volleyball League is now OPEN! The City of Atascadero’s Co-ed Youth Volleyball League places emphasis on learning the fundamentals, player participation, teamwork, and fun! Games and practices will be…

Temporary Detours and Intermittent Closures on El Camino Real, between Hwy. 41 and Traffic Way

April 11 2:11:pm

To take advantage of reduced school traffic during Spring Break and to lessen the impacts associated with the ECR Project construction, El Camino Real between Hwy. 41 and Traffic Way will have temporary detours and intermittent closures the week of April 14-18.  This portion of El Camino…

City of Atascadero Announces New Aquatics Program Launching Summer 2025!

April 09 6:36:pm

The City of Atascadero is excited to announce the approval and upcoming launch of a new Aquatics Program, set to begin in Summer 2025! Approved by City Council, this much anticipated program will provide a variety of recreational swimming and instructional opportunities for the community…