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August 04 5:50pm
City of Atascadero Presents 2025 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series with The JD Project!
The City of Atascadero is incredibly pleased to announce The JD Project as the next band for the 2025 “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 9th at 6:30 pm at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand! San Luis Obispo’s own, The JD Project, provides a driving blend of rock, blues, soul, and country that provides a pulse that is great for a party atmosphere. It moves you to tap your feet, dance, sing along and basically have a great…
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August 04 2:49pm
Central Coast Zoo Presents the 12th Annual “Brew at the Zoo”
The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are excited to announce the 12th Annual “Brew at the Zoo!” Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 6th as we “Party with Purpose – Sipping to Support Wildlife Conservation” from 5:00-8:00 pm! A variety of craft beer, wine, cider, seltzer, and distilled spirits will be available at this exclusive evening at the Zoo. Expect a special “Welcome” reception pouring of special spirits, cider and wine as you enter the Zoo (first come…
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August 02 9:10pm
On Saturday, August 2 at approximately 4:55 p.m., Atascadero Fire and Emergency Services responded to a barn fire at 8620 San Carlos that had extended into surrounding vegetation. Upon arrival, fire crews found a barn that was on fire that was into the surrounding vegetation. A coordinated response from local and regional agencies helped quickly stop the fire’s forward progress by 5:40 p.m. In total, 9 acres of vegetation were burned, and one barn was lost. Thanks to outstanding weed…
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July 28 3:54pm
City of Atascadero Presents 2025 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series with Ghost Monster!
The City of Atascadero is incredibly pleased to announce Ghost Monster as the next band for the 2025 “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 2nd at 6:30 pm at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand! Ghost Monster is an alternative acoustic rock band based on the Central Coast of California, known for blending genres and eras of rock music. The band, fronted by Nataly Lola and Jaxon Camaero, incorporates influences from paranormal and…
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July 28 10:02am
City of Atascadero Announces the 32nd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite Registration is Open!
The City of Atascadero proudly presents the 32nd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm as part of our Cruisin’ Weekend! The Cruise will take place up and down El Camino Real in Atascadero. Join the thousands of spectators that come out to watch this fun, entertaining, and family-oriented Cruise. From classic favorites to new and flashy hot rods, this event brings out the best cars from all over the county and surrounding areas. Hot El…
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July 23 7:20pm
Menderu, the Malayan Tiger at Central Coast Zoo, Passes Away at Age 17
The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are mourning the loss of Menderu, the beloved Malayan Tiger, who has been a favorite at the Zoo since his arrival as a cub in 2008. Menderu came to the Zoo from the San Diego Zoo at just one year old and lived a long, healthy life at the Central Coast Zoo. He passed away at the age of 17 years old, a lifespan which is at the average life expectancy for Malayan Tigers in professional care, and well beyond what is typical in the wild. “…
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July 23 12:24pm
The Atascadero Police Department would like to invite you to our annual “National Night Out” in the City of Atascadero! This event will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5 pm to 7 pm, at Sunken Gardens in Downtown Atascadero, 6505 El Camino Real. National Night Out is an annual, community-building campaign promoting police and community partnerships designed to establish camaraderie amongst our neighborhoods that make them a safer and more caring place to live. National Night Out…
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July 21 6:56pm
The City of Atascadero is incredibly pleased to announce The Platinum Beat as the next band for the 2025 “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series! Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 26th at 6:30 pm at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand! The Platinum Beat delivers the ultimate feel-good music experience! Based out of Los Angeles, this top-shelf top 40 band plays a wide variety of high-energy pop, rock, and Motown hits across the decades, guaranteeing maximum fun for all ages.…
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July 21 11:56am
Deodar Cedar Tree to be Removed from Atascadero Sunken Gardens This Week
A local tree contractor will be removing one of the heritage Deodar Cedar trees from Sunken Gardens in downtown Atascadero this week. The removal is expected to take a day to complete, and East Mall will be closed during the work. Businesses along East Mall will be open for business. Parking is available in the City Hall parking lot on the corner of East Mall and Lewis Avenue or along El Camino Real. The cedar tree, which is approximately 100 years old, has…
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