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March 12 3:50pm
City of Atascadero Seeks Watercraft Concessionaire for Atascadero Lake Park
The City of Atascadero is accepting written proposals for the Watercraft Concessionaire provider with exclusive use of the boat ramp and current paddleboat location at Atascadero Lake Park! The deadline to submit the “Request for Proposal” is Friday, April 4, 2025, at 4 pm at Historic City Hall. The City desires to contract with a single firm as the sole recreational watercraft service provider using the current boat ramp and paddleboat location at Atascadero Lake Park for a…
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March 06 11:16am
Atascadero Police Department Executes Search Warrants in Drug Sales Investigation
On March 5, 2025, the Atascadero Police Department, in collaboration with the Paso Robles Police Department and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, executed three search warrants as part of a six-month investigation into the sale of illegal narcotics. The warrants were served at two residences associated with the suspects and at a local business where the suspects are employed. This case remains under investigation. The search warrants were served at the…
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March 05 5:56pm
The City of Atascadero is very pleased to announce the bands that have been selected for the 2025 Saturday in the Park Summer Concert Series. Our concert series takes place at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand from 6:30-8:30 pm and will include a total of seven concerts to enjoy throughout the summer! “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series Line-up:June 28th The Rockin’ Bs Band (Rock, Country & More)July 5th …
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February 14 1:53pm
Adult Social Kickball – 2025 Spring Season Team Registration NOW OPEN!
The City of Atascadero is excited to announce registration for the Adult Kickball League is OPEN! Channel your inner fourth grader and sign your team up to play this season! Games will be held on Wednesday evenings at the Paloma Creek softball fields. The Spring season is scheduled to begin games on Wednesday, April 9th, and conclude on Wednesday, May 28th. The season will include eight evenings of games. Each game will last for seven innings or one hour—whichever comes first. All teams…
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February 14 1:46pm
Adult Basketball – 2025 Spring Season Team Registrations NOW OPEN!
The City of Atascadero is excited for the upcoming Adult Basketball season! We are ready to get everyone back on the court at Colony Park Community Center for the Spring Season. The league will run from March 23rd through June 1st, allowing for 7 regular season games and at least one game in the end of season tournament. Games will take place on Sundays with some holidays taken off. All teams can be coed, and applications are accepted on a team basis only, with a minimum of 8 players and a…
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February 13 2:32pm
The City of Atascadero and the Charles Paddock Zoo are pleased to announce the new addition of the three young Mexican Spider Monkeys that arrived at the Charles Paddock Zoo (from another AZA accredited Zoo) to join our longtime resident Spider Monkey, Izzy. The new monkeys are just under a year old, and Izzy is about 45, so you can imagine how much fun they are to watch! Mexican spider monkeys are an endangered species found in parts of Mexico and Central America, threatened by…
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February 07 3:21pm
Temporary Detour from Southbound El Camino Real To Traffic Way to begin Tuesday
Beginning Tuesday, February 11th, motorists on southbound El Camino Real will encounter a temporary detour at Traffic Way. The detour will not begin prior to 8:30 am to minimize disruptions for school drop-off and commuters. Drivers will be detoured onto Traffic Way, then onto Palma Avenue, then onto West Mall where they can re-enter southbound El Camino Real. There are no closures or detours for northbound El Camino Real and Entrada Ave. will remain open. The…
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January 27 5:38pm
Every five years the Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement District (ATBID) Advisory Board is required to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Destination Marketing Services. The ATBID is approaching their fifth renewal year of their current annual contract and is seeking proposals from individuals and firms offering Destination Marketing Services. The ATBID was formed in April 2013 to collect assessments from lodging businesses to be used for tourism promotions and marketing…
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January 23 2:50pm
The City of Atascadero is proud to present its 2025 Event Calendar, showcasing a variety of City and City sponsored events throughout the year. From free community gatherings to larger signature events and ticketed experiences, Atascadero offers a variety for residents and visitors alike. The calendar also provides brief information about each event, allowing you to plan activities with family and friends. Stay informed with the latest additions, event, and entertainment updates by…
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