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October 28 9:33am
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services Responds to Hay Trailer Fire
On Saturday, October 26th at 2:54 pm, units from Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services responded to the report of a vehicle fire described as a truck with a trailer of hay bales on fire. Upon arrival, units found a passenger pickup truck towing a flatbed trailer with numerous bales of hay on fire. Fire personnel took aggressive fire suppression actions and were able to contain the fire to the trailer, saving the truck. The fire did spread to nearby vegetation, but fire personnel…
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October 24 6:16pm
Construction to Begin for 2024 F-14 Pavement Resurfacing Project
The City of Atascadero is pleased to announce the work on the 2024 F-14 Pavement Resurfacing Project will begin Monday, October 28th. The project consists of pavement resurfacing a total of 1.37 centerline miles (2.74 lane miles) of critical neighborhood roadway segments in the north/central areas of town, including: • Capistrano Avenue (from Highway 41 to Lewis Avenue): Dig out and fill/pave back in spot locations 10/28-10/29, with resurfacing to follow in mid-November. Works hours…
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October 07 10:28pm
Atascadero Recreation is excited to offer our first ever youth pickleball class! Come take part in one of the fastest growing sports and learn the fundamental skills, knowledge, and strategies of pickleball! Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, and has gained tremendous popularity in recent years. Known for its accessibility and friendly competition, it’s the perfect sport for kids looking to stay active while having fun! Players should wear athletic…
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October 07 10:19pm
The City of Atascadero is looking forward to getting the youth back on the court for some recreational basketball! Our program stresses the importance of individual skill development, teamwork, positive attitudes and most of all, FUN! In a non-competitive setting, we offer a division for anyone in kindergarten through 12th grade at any skill level. All are welcome to participate in the fun! Volunteer Coaches & Sponsors are needed for this program! IMPORTANT DATES: SKILLS…
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October 01 4:10am
The Charles Paddock Zoo announces ZOO BOO! Two Nights ~ Double the options!
The City of Atascadero and the Charles Paddock Zoo are excited to announce ZOO BOO! This fun annual event will now be available two nights vs. just one! It’s a popular evening, so we are extending the options to Friday, October 25th and Saturday, October 26th with both evenings from 5-8:30 pm! Enjoy Halloween fun for all ages with a spooktacular evening in store with a not-too-scary evening throughout the Zoo! You can expect Halloween decorations throughout the Zoo along with…
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September 27 9:47am
2024 Colony Day Parade & Festival: Notice of Road Closures and The ECR Project Updates
The City of Atascadero is excited to celebrate the 51st Annual Colony Days Parade & Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5. The parade will kick off at 10 a.m., and start behind City Hall on Lewis Avenue, continue down Capistrano, turn onto CA-41 briefly, then northbound on El Camino Real, turning on West Mall to City Hall. The City reminds the public to take note of the following planned road closures for Oct. 5 and traffic impacts related to The ECR Project. Road…
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September 25 9:30am
The Atascadero Police Department would like to invite you to our annual “National Night Out” in the City of Atascadero! This event will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 5pm to 7pm, Sunken Gardens in Downtown Atascadero, 6505 El Camino Real. National Night Out is an annual, community-building campaign promoting police and community partnerships designed to establish camaraderie amongst our neighborhoods that make them a safer…
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September 24 4:57pm
The City of Atascadero is excited to announce Fall First Friday’s entertainment for October 4th in the Downtown featuring the Carbon City Lights! Starting at 5:30 pm at The Plaza on El Camino, you can enjoy live music plus explore the variety of restaurants, entertainment options, local drinking establishments and shops in the Downtown! Carbon City Lights is an indie alternative rock band based in San Luis Obispo. Lead singer, Michael Venia, was a contestant on Season 21 of…
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September 18 7:42am
Volunteers Needed! Annual Atascadero River & Creek Cleanup Day!
The City of Atascadero and the Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AMWC) are working together on the 28th Annual Atascadero Creek and River Cleanup Day to be held on Saturday, September 28th from 9 am until 12 noon and we are looking for volunteers like we do each year! Keeping Atascadero Creek and the nearby community pathways clean, attractive and inviting is a continual challenge, despite multiple and ongoing City and volunteer efforts. We are fortunate that Atascadero has many community-…
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September 10 6:21pm
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services Sees Increase in Fire Activity
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services has seen an increase in fire activity recently. Over the last 24 hours there have been two significant fire incidents in the jurisdiction. With fire season at its peak and resources being utilized statewide, it is vital for our community to be fire safe. On 9/9/24 at 10:31 p.m. units responded for a structure fire in the 6800 block of Morro Road at a four-unit residence where the fire began in the front yard. The fire started near a fence and…