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Atascadero Recreation is NOW Accepting Contract Class & Advertisement Applications for Spring 2026!

December 10 9:27:pm

The City of Atascadero would like to invite new and returning Contract Instructors to partner up with our Recreation Team to offer an array of activities and classes to our local community. Classes & activities can be held at different City facilities around the community or at our parks.…

City of Atascadero Announces Band Submissions are OPEN for the 2026 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series!

December 10 2:04:pm

The City of Atascadero’s Community Services Department is now accepting band applications for the upcoming 2026 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series. We’re excited to announce that it’s time to get our bands in place for the 23rd annual Summer Concert Series. This series will…

The Central Coast Zoo Proudly Presents Holiday Magic! Saturday, December 20th, 10-1 pm

December 09 2:03:pm

The Central Coast Zoo is pleased to announce Holiday Magic on Saturday, December 20th, 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 pm…

City of Atascadero Presents Winter Wonderland 2025! Friday, December 12th, 5-9 pm

December 08 4:05:pm

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 12th from 5-9 pm. Atascadero’s Sunken Gardens and the entire downtown will be transformed into a magical holiday paradise!…

“Light Up the Downtown” Holiday Celebration December 5, 2025, at 5:30 pm!

December 01 6:56:pm

This Friday, December 5th, Downtown will be the place to be to kick off the holiday season! Join us from 5:30 – 8 pm, as 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 Gardens, with the annual…

City of Atascadero Presents Holiday Event Calendar!

November 20 6:37:pm

The City of Atascadero is proud to announce a number of holiday events planned for your enjoyment! On Friday, December 5th, 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…

Office of Traffic Safety Awards $65,000 Grant to APD for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads!

November 18 2:29:pm

The Atascadero Police Department announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. The grant program runs through…

Atascadero’s Albert Almodova Honored as Champion of the Community!

November 04 5:50:pm

The City of Atascadero is proud to announce that Albert Almodova has been selected as the Champion of the Community by the California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) District 8, representing Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. This distinguished honor recognizes…

Atascadero Police Department Makes Additional Arrests in Gang-Related Assault Investigation

October 30 4:57:am

Detectives with the Atascadero Police Department have made several additional arrests connected to a gang-related assault and robbery that occurred earlier this year at the Centennial Bridge.  On August 30, 2025, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Atascadero Police Dispatch personnel observed…