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City Breaks Ground on First Phase of Public Safety Facilities Project

May 12 1:16pm

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…

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

May 07 3:22pm

Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services responded to a high volume of emergency calls on 05/06/2026, including two significant fire incidents that required…

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

May 06 11:25am

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,…

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Appointment of New Zoo Director at the Charles Paddock Zoo!

June 03 2:45:pm

The City of Atascadero is thrilled to announce the appointment of our new Zoo Director, Dr. Cynthia Stringfield, to lead our team and ongoing conservation efforts at the Charles Paddock Zoo! After nearly 23 years of dedicated and diligent service, Zoo Director Alan Baker retired in April 2024…

Summer Youth Kickball – Summer 2024

May 23 7:11:pm

Kick-off your summer by joining the City of Atascadero’s Summer Youth Kickball League! The league will run from June 25th through July 30th and will feature two divisions based on grade. The 3rd through 5th division will meet Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:00-6:00 pm; and…

Atascadero S&P Global Ratings Raised to ‘A+’

March 13 6:40:pm

Successor Agency 2024A and 2024B Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds The City of Atascadero is excited to announce that Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings has raised its long-term credit rating to ‘A+’ for the Atascadero Successor Agency of the Community Redevelopment Agency’s series 2024A and…

Atascadero Lake Park Pier & Pathway Construction Starts 9/12/23

September 11 4:06:pm

CITY RECEIVES GRANT FUNDING TO IMPROVE ACCESS FOR AN IMPORTANT COMMUNITY AMENITY Efforts to repair the Atascadero Lake Park Pier and improve access to the area will begin on Tuesday, September 12th. Atascadero Lake Park is a popular destination for residents and visitors who enjoy…

Downtown Paving Project Construction Starting Soon!

September 07 6:46:pm

INVESTMENTS CONTINUE AS PART OF THE CITY'S DOWNTOWN VITALITY EFFORTS As part of the City Council’s Key Priorities, the City of Atascadero has approved the Downtown District Pavement Rehabilitation Project. The project will include upgraded curb ramps, improved street surfacing, and…

Adult Basketball League Spring 2023 Team Registrations - Now Open!

January 17 6:27:pm

It's time for Spring Adult Basketball! We are ready to get the Adult Basketball League back in the gym at the Colony Park Community Center for our traditional Spring Time Season! The league will run from March 12th – June 4th allowing 8 regular season games and ending with an End-of-Season…