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City Breaks Ground on First Phase of Public Safety Facilities Project

May 12 1:16:pm

After six years of planning, collaboration, and community engagement, the City of Atascadero is proud to announce the start of construction on the first phase of its Public Safety Facilities (PSF) Project, with work now underway on comprehensive renovations at Fire Station No. 2 and a new…

Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services Responds to High Volume of Emergency Calls

May 07 3:22:pm

Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services responded to a high volume of emergency calls on 05/06/2026, including two significant fire incidents that required coordination of multiple resources and sustained operational efforts. Los Osos Structure Fire At approximately 1155 hours,…

Central Coast Zoo Celebrates the Grand Re-Opening of Lemur Habitat - Friday, May 15 | 10-4 pm

May 06 11:25:am

The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are proud to announce the grand re-opening of its newly reimagined Madagascar Habitat on May 15, 2026, inspired by the extraordinary biodiverse hotspot of Madagascar! The day will kick off with an official ribbon-cutting at the Lemur habitat…

May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month!

May 05 11:01:am

Atascadero Police Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. With the arrival of warmer weather, more motorcycles are taking to the roads, making it essential for everyone to stay alert to help reduce crashes and save lives. “Motorcyclists are out in greater…

City of Atascadero Presents the Winners of the 10th ANNUAL Tamale Festival!

May 02 8:26:pm

The City of Atascadero 10th Annual Tamale Festival had over 100 vendors in attendance with twenty-three 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 Contest…

23rd Annual Ice Cream Zoofari - Saturday, June 6th | 5-8 pm

April 24 2:51:pm

The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are excited to celebrate the 23rd Annual Ice Cream Zoofari on Saturday, June 6th from 5 to 8 pm! Plan for a magical summer evening with all-you-can-eat ice cream, sundaes, and yummy toppings! Enjoy hands-on fun with Central Coast Trains, see…

Police Respond to Report at Monterey Road Elementary School

April 22 1:18:pm

At approximately 12:13 p.m. today, the Atascadero Police Department responded to a report from Monterey Road Elementary School regarding a possible individual wearing a mask seen on the school campus. Out of an abundance of caution, school staff immediately initiated lockdown procedures…

Atascadero Summer Aquatics Program – Lifeguards WANTED!

April 20 10:14:am

Calling all certified lifeguards! The City of Atascadero is looking for certified lifeguards to help facilitate our Summer Aquatics programming this upcoming season. The 2026 Summer Aquatics programming will run from June to the beginning of August. Staff will spend time training in late May…

City of Atascadero Presents the 10th ANNUAL Tamale Festival Weekend - Friday & Saturday, May 1st & 2nd

April 17 3:48:pm

The City of Atascadero is pleased to announce the 10h Annual Tamale Festival to be held in the Sunken Gardens and Downtown Atascadero on Friday, May 1st from 5 pm until 9 pm and Saturday, May 2nd from 11 am until 7 pm! The festival will kick off on Friday, May 1st starting at 5 pm with “…