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City of Atascadero Presents 2025 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series - Featuring Garden Party on July 5th!

June 29 3:12pm

The City of Atascadero is incredibly pleased to announce Garden Party as the next band for the 2025 “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series! Mark your…

Downtown Atascadero ECR Ribbon Cutting & Block Party Street Closures June 27, 2025 | 5-9 pm

June 24 8:37pm

ECR Ribbon Cutting and Block Party: NOTICE OF STREET CLOSURES

The City of Atascadero will host the official…

2025 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series Kicks off with The Rockin’ Bs Band!

June 21 5:30pm

The City of Atascadero is incredibly pleased to kick off the 2025 “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series to be held nearly every Saturday evening…

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Atascadero Police Seeking the Public’s Help Locating an At-Risk Missing Juvenile

June 07 10:58:am

The Atascadero Police Department is actively investigating the case of a missing at-risk juvenile and is seeking the public’s assistance. On June 6, 2025, the parents ofAlice Sommers, a 15-year-old female, reported her missing. Alice is described as a white female, approximately 5 feet…

City of Atascadero Announces "Wild Fields Lakeside Paddleboats," the New Paddleboat Operator, at Atascadero Lake Park! Official Grand Opening, June 14, 2025

June 06 1:41:pm

Just in time for summer, the City of Atascadero is proud to announce that there is a new operator at Atascadero Lake Park, Wild Fields Brewhouse! The official “Grand Opening” of the brand-new Paddleboat Shack, “Wild Fields Lakeside,” will be Saturday, June 14th, starting at 11 am!…

Ice Cream Zoofari Turns 22 & the Charles Paddock Zoo Turns 70! Saturday, June 7th | 5-8 pm

June 04 2:00:pm

The countdown is on! Join us for a once-in-a-generation celebration at the 22nd Annual Ice Cream Zoofari on Saturday, June 7th from 5 to 8 pm, as we mark 70 years of wild memories at the Charles Paddock Zoo—and unveil our new name in a historic moment at 5:00 pm sharp! If you haven’t…

City of Atascadero Presents Summer Movies in the PARK! “MOANA 2” June 13th & “MUFASA” July 11th

June 03 2:00:pm

The City of Atascadero announces the Summer Movies in the Park! Movies will show on Friday, June 13th, and July 11th. All movies are family-friendly and will begin about 15 minutes after sunset at Colony Park Softball Field #2, located at 5599 Traffic Way, next to the Colony Park Community…

Atascadero Police Department Investigation Leads to the Dismantling of a Large-Scale Drug Distribution Operation in North San Luis Obispo County

May 27 3:39:pm

Following a month-long investigation, the Atascadero Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team (SET) successfully dismantled a large-scale drug distribution operation operating in North San Luis Obispo County. Through extensive investigative efforts, SET detectives developed credible…

Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services Announces Roadside Fuels Mitigation Work on Santa Cruz Road

May 22 6:19:pm

Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services would like to inform residents and motorists that fuels mitigation crews will be working along Santa Cruz Road from Santa Ana Road to Garcia Road Starting Tuesday, May 27 through Wednesday May 28, 2025. This important roadside maintenance is part of a…

Oak Ridge Estates in Atascadero Becomes City’s First Recognized NFPA Firewise USA® Community

May 22 6:15:pm

Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services is proud to announce that Oak Ridge Estates has become the City’s first officially recognized NFPA Firewise USA® Community. This milestone achievement highlights the neighborhood’s commitment to wildfire safety and resilience. Over the course of several…

Temporary Detours on El Camino, between Hwy. 41 and Rosario Avenue

May 15 11:35:am

Beginning Monday, May 19th and continuing through Friday, June 6th, motorists on northbound and southbound El Camino Real between Hwy. 41 and Rosario will encounter temporary detours due to road work associated with the Downtown ECR Project. Road work between Hwy. 41 and Traffic Way will…

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’…