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June 24 8:37pm
Downtown Atascadero ECR Ribbon Cutting & Block Party Street Closures June 27, 2025 | 5-9 pm
ECR Ribbon Cutting and Block Party: NOTICE OF STREET CLOSURES The City of Atascadero will host the official celebration of the El Camino Real Downtown Safety and Parking Enhancement (ECR) Project with a community-wide Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Block Party on Friday, June 27th at 5:00 PM! City Council members, City staff, community partners, and local businesses will come together at The Plaza on El Camino Real, across from Sunken Gardens, for the formal reception at 5 PM, and the fun…
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June 21 5:30pm
2025 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series Kicks off with The Rockin’ Bs Band!
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 throughout the summer! Our first concert will kick off on Saturday, June 28th at 6:30 pm at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand with Rockin’ Bs Band! Rockin’ Bs Band brings four seasoned pros together to create a musical experience that is authentic & FUN. The sum of its parts, the Rockin' Bs Band has a diverse repertoire that is…
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June 21 11:40am
The City of Atascadero is thrilled to announce the official celebration of the El Camino Real Downtown Safety and Parking Enhancement (ECR) Project with a community-wide Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Block Party on Friday, June 27th at 5:00 PM! Join City Council members, City staff, community partners, and local businesses at The Plaza on El Camino Real, across from Sunken Gardens, for an unforgettable evening marking the completion of one of Atascadero’s most transformative projects. The…
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June 17 2:20pm
The City of Atascadero and the North County Farmer’s Markets are pleased to announce the official Summer Kick-Off on Wednesday, June 18th, from 3-5:30 pm. This Farmers Market is celebrating OPEN FARM DAYS, that begins on Friday through the weekend highlighting farmers along the SLO County Farm Trail! The Summer Kick-Off event includes live music by Talie & James (Burning James), cider and wine tasting by Bristol's Cider House and Lone Madrone Winery, which will be…
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June 16 2:22pm
City of Atascadero is Ready to Dive In - Announcing the Summer 2025 Aquatics Program!
The City of Atascadero is excited to announce the 2025 Summer Aquatics Program! Programming kicks off on Monday, June 30th with Lap Swim scheduled from 12:00-1:30 PM and Rec Swim from 2:00 - 3:40 PM. Please note that the pool will be closed on July 4th. Group Swim Lessons will begin the week of July 7th, offering three different levels and two time slots to choose from. Each swim lesson runs for one week, with 30-minute lessons per day. Regular weekly programming includes Lap Swim, offered…
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June 10 11:23am
FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received a subgrant application for City of Atascadero, San Luis Obispo County, CA. Pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 11988 and 44 CFR Part 9.12, final notice is hereby given of FEMA’s intent to provide funding for this project under the Public Assistance Grant Program (PA). An initial disaster-wide Public Notice for DR4683-CA was published 09/11/2024. Funding for the proposed project will be conditional upon…
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June 09 5:06pm
Official Ribbon Cutting & Downtown Block Party for the ECR Project! June 27, 2025 | 5-9 pm
Please join the City of Atascadero’s Council Members, staff, government partners, and downtown businesses at the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the El Camino Real Downtown Safety and Parking Enhancement Project (ECR Project) on Friday, June 27th at 5:00 PM. The kickoff location will take place at The Plaza on El Camino Real, across from Sunken Gardens, with an official Ribbon Cutting, followed by a Downtown Block Party for the entire community! We will be joined by the Offices of…
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June 07 10:08pm
Charles Paddock Zoo Unveils a New Name: The Central Coast Zoo
The City of Atascadero and the Charles Paddock Zoo are excited to announce a major milestone: a new name, new logo, and a refreshed brand identity! The big reveal took place during the 22nd Annual Ice Cream Zoofari, which also marked the Zoo’s 70th birthday—the perfect time to embrace a bold new chapter as the Central Coast Zoo. Over the past seven decades, the Zoo has been a source of pride for the local community, inspiring generations through education, conservation, and…
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June 07 10:58am
Atascadero Police Seeking the Public’s Help Locating an At-Risk Missing Juvenile
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 2 inches tall, weighing 130 pounds, with red/auburn hair and hazel eyes. It is believed Alice may be in the San Jose area. She may be in the company of an adult male known only as Damien. Anyone…
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