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February 13 2:32pm

NEW! Mexican Spider Monkeys at the Charles Paddock Zoo!

The City of Atascadero and the Charles Paddock Zoo are pleased to announce the new addition of the three young Mexican Spider Monkeys that arrived at the Charles Paddock Zoo (from another AZA accredited Zoo) to join our longtime resident Spider Monkey, Izzy. The new monkeys are just under a year old, and Izzy is about 45, so you can imagine how much fun they are to watch! Mexican spider monkeys are an endangered species found in parts of Mexico and Central America, threatened by…
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February 07 3:21pm

Temporary Detour from Southbound El Camino Real To Traffic Way to begin Tuesday

Beginning Tuesday, February 11th, motorists on southbound El Camino Real will encounter a temporary detour at Traffic Way.  The detour will not begin prior to 8:30 am to minimize disruptions for school drop-off and commuters.  Drivers will be detoured onto Traffic Way, then onto Palma Avenue, then onto West Mall where they can re-enter southbound El Camino Real.  There are no closures or detours for northbound El Camino Real and Entrada Ave. will remain open.  The…
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January 27 5:38pm

Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement District (ATBID) Seeks Proposals for Destination Marketing Services

Every five years the Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement District (ATBID) Advisory Board is required to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Destination Marketing Services. The ATBID is approaching their fifth renewal year of their current annual contract and is seeking proposals from individuals and firms offering Destination Marketing Services. The ATBID was formed in April 2013 to collect assessments from lodging businesses to be used for tourism promotions and marketing…
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January 23 2:50pm

The City of Atascadero presents the 2025 Event Calendar!

The City of Atascadero is proud to present its 2025 Event Calendar, showcasing a variety of City and City sponsored events throughout the year.  From free community gatherings to larger signature events and ticketed experiences, Atascadero offers a variety for residents and visitors alike. The calendar also provides brief information about each event, allowing you to plan activities with family and friends. Stay informed with the latest additions, event, and entertainment updates by…
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January 23 2:05pm

City of Atascadero Approves the Annual Community Road Report Highlighting Neighborhood Road Improvements

At its January 14 meeting, the City of Atascadero City Council approved the 2024 annual Community Road Report.  The report highlights recently improved neighborhood roads, drainage and roadside slopes and provides community members additional information on road projects planned for 2025.  Neighborhood road improvements are funded by Measure F-14, a half-cent sales tax passed by voters in 2014 and have resurfaced or rehabilitated over 50 centerline miles of city-maintained…
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January 16 7:00am

Official Ribbon Cutting for the New Cerrado Aviaries at the Charles Paddock Zoo!

The City of Atascadero and the Charles Paddock Zoo are pleased to announce the new addition of the Cerrado Aviaries Exhibit that we will celebrate on Saturday, January 18th at 3:30 pm with an official ribbon cutting! A special thank you to the Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival Committee and the Friends of the Charles Paddock Zoo for bringing this exhibit to life! The new aviary exhibit will house Hyacinth macaws and Toco toucans! The Zoo’s Hyacinth macaws were former pets and are a…
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January 15 7:00am

Emergency Preparedness & Wildfire Prevention in Atascadero

The Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services Department would like to take this opportunity to share ongoing safety precautions to keep our residents and the community safe and prepared in the event of a wildland fire. With the recent fires sweeping through areas of Southern California, there have been a number of inquiries about emergency preparedness and how to best prepare for a major wildfire event. This is an opportunity to provide necessary information on the priorities the Fire…
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January 02 4:03pm

City of Atascadero Presents the Inaugural Mother-Son Sweetheart Dance! “Love You to the Moon and Back!” Friday, January 31st, 2025, 6:30 – 9:30 pm at the Pavilion on the Lake

We are excited to introduce a new dance! Show him how special he is… Mothers, Aunts, Grandmothers, or anyone with a special man is invited to spend a semi-formal evening of great fun dancing to music from DJ Manny Medina with snacks, door prizes and more!  The theme of the first dance event is “Love You to the Moon and Back.” Don’t miss your chance to win fantastic prizes as couples dance the night away under the stars. Jimmy Dee, a professional photographer, will be on-…
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January 02 1:54pm

City of Atascadero and Pavilion on the Lake Presents the 20th Annual Father- Daughter Sweetheart Dance! “Love You to the Moon and Back!” February 7th and 8th, 2025

Show her how special she really is… Fathers, Uncles, Grandfathers, or anyone with a special girl is invited to spend a semi-formal evening of great fun dancing to music from DJ Manny Medina with snacks, door prizes and more!  The theme of this year’s dance is “Love You to the Moon and Back.” Don’t miss your chance to win fantastic prizes as couples dance the night away under the stars. Jimmy Dee, professional photographer, will be on-site with affordable picture packages to…
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December 30 1:33pm

City of Atascadero Announces Band Submissions are OPEN for the 2025 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series!

The City of Atascadero’s Community Services Department is now accepting band applications for the upcoming 2025 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series. We’re excited to announce that it’s time to get our bands in place for the 22th annual Concert Series. This series will consist of seven concerts from June 28th through August 28th and will be held at the Atascadero Lake Bandstand from 6:30-8:30 pm. The concert dates are June 28th, July 5th, 12th, 26th, August 2nd,…