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October 22 5:17pm
Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project Planned Along Atascadero Creek
The San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council (SLO FSC), in partnership with the City of Atascadero, will begin a hazardous fuels reduction project along Atascadero Creek as part of ongoing wildfire mitigation efforts. The project area extends from the 3 Bridges parking area to the Salinas River. The goal of this project is to reduce accumulated vegetation that can fuel wildfires, minimize the potential for fire spread, improve emergency access, and lower the risk of ignition in this…
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October 21 6:48am
Popular Restaurant Chain Chick-fil-A Eyes Atascadero for New Location
The City of Atascadero is excited to announce that a concept plan has been submitted for review for a proposed new Chick-fil-A restaurant. The planned site is located near the north end of the city within the Home Depot shopping center. The proposed location sits near the corner of El Camino Real and San Ramon Road, adjacent to the SpringHill Suites Hotel, providing convenient access for both residents and travelers along the Highway 101 corridor. While the project is currently…
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October 20 7:08pm
Upcoming Family-Friendly Fall Events You Won’t Want to Miss! The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo Atascadero are re thrilled to announce a series of spooktacular fall events that are perfect for the whole family! Mark your calendars and get ready for festive fun: ZOO BOO! Friday, October 24 & Saturday, October 25 | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM Double the nights, double the BOO! Enjoy a not-too-spooky Halloween celebration that’s fun for all ages, featuring festive…
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October 06 6:36pm
The City of Atascadero invites the community to attend an Open House event to review and provide input on the Draft General Plan Elements, preliminary zoning districts, and proposed land use regulations. The Open House will be held in the City Hall Foyer on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. This informal drop in event is a valuable opportunity for residents to meet one-on-one with staff and the consultant team to discuss the project and provide feedback before the…
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October 01 6:57am
The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo Atascadero are excited to announce ZOO BOO! This fun annual event takes place over two nights providing double the BOO! Both nights provide the same not too spooky experience for all ages - Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th from 4:30 – 7:30 pm! Enjoy Halloween fun for all ages with a spooktacular evening in store with a not-too-scary evening throughout the Zoo! You can expect Halloween decorations throughout the Zoo…
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September 29 7:00am
ATASCADERO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY 2025A LEASE REVENUE BONDS The City of Atascadero is excited to announce that Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings has assigned its long-term credit rating of “AA-“ for the Atascadero Public Financing Authority series 2025A Lease Revenue Bonds. The Rating Services reports the outlook is stable. According to S&P Global Ratings, the stable outlook reflects their opinion that the City maintains “above-average economic metrics, mostly positive…
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September 27 10:08pm
On 9-27-25 at approximately 7:25 pm, the Atascadero Police Department responded to a report of a traffic collision in the 8300 block of El Camino Real. On arrival, officers determined two vehicles, a passenger car and a motorcycle, were involved. It was determined that the motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries. Four occupants from the passenger car were transported to Twin Cities Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The roadway is expected to remain closed while investigators…
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September 25 4:13pm
On 9-25-25 at approximately 8:03 am, the Atascadero Police Department responded to a report of an assault that occurred at the intersection of West Mall and Lewis Avenue. Original reports to the police department reported that a stabbing had occurred. Officers responded to the scene and quickly determined no stabbing had occurred, but a 16-year-old male juvenile was suffering from exposure to a pepper spray-type substance. The victim was treated at the scene by…
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September 22 5:21pm
The City of Atascadero and Atascadero High School are teaming up with our local Downtown Restaurants to offer “Orange & Grey Fridays” for all the Greyhound Home Football Games starting this Friday, September 26th. It’s a pre-game opportunity for families and students to come Downtown before the game. All you have to do is wear your orange and grey team colors and you will receive a 10% discount at participating restaurants. The newly improved Downtown El Camino Real Corridor now…
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September 22 9:41am
THE SHOWDOWN CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT- Sponsored by the City of Atascadero
Join us for the 9th Annual SHOWDOWN Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, September 27, 2025, brought to you by the Atascadero Knights of Columbus! Check out one of the most popular community events at the largest tournament anywhere around for a full day at the Sunken Gardens in Downtown Atascadero. Proceeds benefit the North County Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program, and the Central Coast Zoo Atascadero. Registration for the event begins on Saturday at 8 am with a 2-person team…