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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 utilize alternative forms of disposal, such as the Waste Alternatives’ Green Waste recycling container or the Chicago Grade Landfill. Burning should be used as a last resort. Atascadero’s Burn Regulations are available on the Fire & Emergency Services Backyard…
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May 12 7:01am
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 family, and be part of a historic moment as we unveil the Zoo’s new name! This beloved summer tradition features all-u-can-eat ice cream, sundaes and toppings, live music, family-friendly…
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May 09 6:46pm
Temporary Closure of Northbound Highway 101 Off-Ramp at San Ramon Road
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. The northbound US 101 on-ramp at this location will remain open during this work. In addition, El Camino Real will remain open at the intersection but will be reduced to one lane with flaggers.…
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May 07 11:21am
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Vegetation FireLOCATION: 10905 Escondido Rd.DATE:05/06/2025 TIME: 2:14 PMREPORTED BY: Property…
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May 03 7:40pm
City of Atascadero Presents the Winners of the 9th ANNUAL Tamale Festival!
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 Contest, and a Chihuahua & Pet Costume Contest! Following are the results: BEST TAMALE CONTEST Best Overall Tamale – Super Tamales, San Jose, CA TRADITIONAL TAMALE WINNERS:1st Place –…
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May 01 1:21pm
City of Atascadero Announces Fire Hazard Severity Zones Workshop - May 7, 2025
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 workshop, City staff will share information about the State mapping process and invite comments about the draft maps for Atascadero! If you are unable to make the workshop and would still like to leave a…
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April 23 5:32pm
City of Atascadero Presents the 9th ANNUAL Tamale Festival! Friday & Saturday, May 2nd & 3rd
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 8 pm with “Fiesta Friday!” Enjoy a variety of Tamale vendors with an opportunity to purchase tamales without the crowds. The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce will be hosting it’s annual “Sip & Shop…
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April 21 10:23am
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 Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue. In recognition of his extraordinary courage and selflessness, Jose will be posthumously awarded the Honorary Lifesaving Medal—one of the highest honors the department can…
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April 15 9:19am
Registration is NOW OPEN for the Co-ed Youth Volleyball League!
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 held on Tuesday or Thursday evenings. Practice will begin on June 17th with league games beginning on Tuesday, July 1st. The league will run until the first week of August, with the last games being…
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April 11 2:11pm
Temporary Detours and Intermittent Closures on El Camino Real, between Hwy. 41 and Traffic Way
To take advantage of reduced school traffic during Spring Break and to lessen the impacts associated with the ECR Project construction, El Camino Real between Hwy. 41 and Traffic Way will have temporary detours and intermittent closures the week of April 14-18. This portion of El Camino Real remains open and the intermittent road closures will only occur where active construction is taking place. Downtown remains open, including access to sidewalks, surrounding streets, and…