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2025 Burn Season Now Closed!

May 14 10:55am

Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services would like to announce the Fire Hazard Reduction Burn Season closed today for Atascadero residents. 

Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services strongly encourages residents to…
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Celebrate Summer & 70 Sweet Years at the Charles Paddock Zoo’s 22nd Annual Ice Cream Zoofari! Saturday, June 7th | 5-8 pm

May 12 7:01am

Cool down and join the celebration at the Charles Paddock Zoo on Saturday, June…
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Temporary Closure of Northbound Highway 101 Off-Ramp at San Ramon Road

May 09 6:46pm

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…

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2025 Burn Season Now Closed!

May 14 10:55:am
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services would like to announce the Fire Hazard Reduction Burn Season closed today for Atascadero residents.  Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services strongly encourages residents to utilize alternative forms of disposal, such as the Waste Alternatives’…
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Celebrate Summer & 70 Sweet Years at the Charles Paddock Zoo’s 22nd Annual Ice Cream Zoofari! Saturday, June 7th | 5-8 pm

May 12 7:01:am
Cool down and join the celebration at the Charles Paddock Zoo on Saturday, June 7th from 5 pm until 8 pm for the 22nd Annual Ice Cream Zoofari – and this year, it’s extra special! We’re turning 70 years old, and you’re invited to the party. Enjoy unlimited ice cream, fun for the whole…
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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.…
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Vegetation Fire Escondido Road

May 07 11:21:am
 TYPE OF INCIDENT:  Vegetation FireLOCATION:  10905 Escondido Rd.DATE:05/06/2025                                 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…