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May 08 12:09pm
Bike to Work Week Event – “Pedal to the Gardens”
The City of Atascadero is pleased to announce “Pedal to the Gardens” in celebration of Bike to Work Week to be held at Historic City Hall on Tuesday, May 14th from 8:00 am until 9:00 am. Bicyclists of all ages are invited to join in the fun as the City hosts ‘Pedal to the Gardens’, which is a free community event in recognition of Bike to Work Week and May being National Bike Month. The event will be held on the steps of Atascadero City Hall, across from Sunken Gardens, and…
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May 05 10:44am
2024 Burn Season Closes Monday (5/6/24)!
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services would like to announce the Fire Hazard Reduction Burn Season will close Monday, May 6, 2024, for Atascadero residents. Just a reminder that the burn day status, whether it is a permissive burn day or not, changes daily and is determined by the California Air Resources Board and north county weather conditions. Burning is never allowed within 5 days of measurable rain. Permits are required and can be obtained online by visiting the City’s…
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May 04 6:06pm
Contest Winners of the 8th Annual Tamale Festival!
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 - Award Winning Tamales Traditional Tamale Winners: 1st Place - Award Winning Tamales2nd Place - Super Tamales3rd Place - La Luz del Mundo, Paso Robles Gourmet Tamale Winners: 1st Place - La Luz del Mundo, Visalia2nd Place - La Luz del Mundo, Oxnard3rd Place – Beth’s Tamales…
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April 27 8:42pm
City of Atascadero presents 8th ANNUAL Tamale Festival Friday & Saturday, May 3rd & 4th
The City of Atascadero is pleased to announce the 8th Annual Tamale Festival to be held in the Sunken Gardens and Downtown Atascadero on Friday, May 3rd from 5:30 – 8:30 pm and Saturday, May 4th from 11 am until 7 pm! The festival will kick off on Friday, May 3rd starting at 5:30 pm until 8:30 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…
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April 20 3:22pm
Construction Starting for the Lift Station #13 and Force Main Replacement Project
The City of Atascadero has begun work on our Lift Station #13 and Force Main Replacement project that includes replacement of Lift Station #13 (located on El Camino Real near San Ramon Road), approximately two miles of force main along a new alignment on Santa Cruz Road and Traffic Way, and pavement rehabilitation of approximately one mile of Traffic Way between Carrizo Road and Chico Road. This project is an important improvement to the City’s wastewater collection system,…
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April 16 11:02pm
Baby Mongoose Lemur Born at the Charles Paddock Zoo!
The Charles Paddock Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a Mongoose Lemur! The baby Lemur is now on exhibit and can be seen by watchful visitors! This adorable mongoose lemur Eulemur mongoz, will spend at least the first three weeks clinging to the mother. In the first weeks after birth, it is hard to tell the gender, but we will be able to tell if it’s a male or female by development of its beard color. Males have reddish-orange fur beneath their chins while…
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April 11 6:49pm
Illegal Motorcycle Riding Poses Serious Risks in Salinas Riverbed, Atascadero
The Atascadero Police Department is issuing an urgent notice to address the escalating issue of illegal motorcycle riding in the Salinas Riverbed. In recent months, there has been a concerning surge in unauthorized motorcycle activity within the riverbed area, posing significant risks to both the riders and the community at large. These actions not only violate local and state ordinances but also endanger public safety and the delicate ecosystem of the riverbed. The Atascadero Police…
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April 05 2:47pm
Fossa Arrives at The Charles Paddock Zoo in time for Spring!
The Charles Paddock Zoo is happy to announce the arrival of “Shelby,” a 13-year-old female Fossa! The Fossa is now on exhibit and can be seen by watchful visitors and in time for the last weekend of the Spring Festival! Shelby, a Fossa Cryptoptocta ferox, came to us from the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens through the Association of Zoo’s & Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan. Fossa lifespans are unknown in the wild but are known to live to up to 20 years in…
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April 01 2:00pm
Active Shooter Training & Crisis Management Exercise
In collaboration with the Atascadero Unified School District, the Atascadero Police and Fire Departments announce an upcoming active shooter training and crisis management exercise scheduled for Tuesday, April 2nd, and Friday, April 5th. This training initiative will take place at Atascadero High School during the spring break period. The primary focus of the training exercise is to enhance emergency response protocols for an active shooter incident on campus. Participants will engage…
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