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City of Atascadero Announces the 31st Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite

June 21 4:40:pm

Registration Now Open! The City of Atascadero proudly presents the 31st Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm as part of our Cruisin’ Weekend! The Cruise will take place up and down El Camino Real in Atascadero. Join the thousands of…

Atascadero City Council Takes Action to Initiate Construction of the El Camino Real Downtown Safety and Parking Enhancements Project

June 06 5:00:pm

Unanimous Vote Selects Construction Firm to Break Ground on June 10 Atascadero, CA - On May 28, the Atascadero City Council unanimously approved a construction contract for the El Camino Real Downtown Safety and Parking Enhancements Project (The ECR Project), a key milestone to…

Appointment of New Zoo Director at the Charles Paddock Zoo!

June 03 2:45:pm

The City of Atascadero is thrilled to announce the appointment of our new Zoo Director, Dr. Cynthia Stringfield, to lead our team and ongoing conservation efforts at the Charles Paddock Zoo! After nearly 23 years of dedicated and diligent service, Zoo Director Alan Baker retired in April 2024…

Summer Youth Kickball – Summer 2024

May 23 7:11:pm

Kick-off your summer by joining the City of Atascadero’s Summer Youth Kickball League! The league will run from June 25th through July 30th and will feature two divisions based on grade. The 3rd through 5th division will meet Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:00-6:00 pm; and…

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

May 20 2:36:pm

On May 20, 2024, at approximately 11:25 a.m., the Atascadero Police Department responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 6700 block of El Camino Real. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 16-year-old male suffering from a laceration to his left forearm. Preliminary…

13th Annual Mother’s Day Sweet Adventure at the Charles Paddock Zoo!

May 09 6:53:pm

Take your mom to the Charles Paddock Zoo this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12th from 10 am - 12 pm for the 13th Annual Sweet Adventure for scrumptious sweets that mom and the whole family can enjoy!  All Sweet Adventure guests will be able to participate in Zookeeper talks about…

Mosquito Season is Here!

May 09 8:49:am

The weather is warming up and with the recent rainfall and potential for standing water, mosquitoes have also arrived! It’s important to take the necessary steps to help eliminate breeding places for mosquitos in and around all residences and workplaces, and to reduce mosquito borne health…

Bike to Work Week Event – “Pedal to the Gardens”

May 08 12:09:pm

The City of Atascadero is pleased to announce “Pedal to the Gardens” in celebration of Bike to Work Week to be held at Historic City Hall on Tuesday, May 14th from 8:00 am until 9:00 am. Bicyclists of all ages are invited to join in the fun as the City hosts ‘Pedal to the Gardens’,…

2024 Burn Season Closes Monday (5/6/24)!

May 05 10:44:am

Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services would like to announce the Fire Hazard Reduction Burn Season will close Monday, May 6, 2024, for Atascadero residents.  Just a reminder that the burn day status, whether it is a permissive burn day or not, changes daily and is determined by the…