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June 21 4:40pm
City of Atascadero Announces the 31st Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite
Registration Now Open! The City of Atascadero proudly presents the 31st Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Friday, August 16, 2024, 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…
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June 06 5:00pm
Unanimous Vote Selects Construction Firm to Break Ground on June 10 Atascadero, CA - On May 28, the Atascadero City Council unanimously approved a construction contract for the El Camino Real Downtown Safety and Parking Enhancements Project (The ECR Project), a key milestone to breaking ground on this community-driven initiative to improve safety in and revitalize the City’s downtown core. Council’s approval of construction contracts with Souza Construction and…
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June 03 2:45pm
The City of Atascadero is thrilled to announce the appointment of our new Zoo Director, Dr. Cynthia Stringfield, to lead our team and ongoing conservation efforts at the Charles Paddock Zoo! After nearly 23 years of dedicated and diligent service, Zoo Director Alan Baker retired in April 2024. Following a nationwide search for our new Zoo Director, Dr. Cynthia Stringfield will assume the leadership role on July 1, 2024. Dr. Cynthia Stringfield Dr. Stringfield brings to our Zoo a vast…
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May 23 7:11pm
Kick-off your summer by joining the City of Atascadero’s Summer Youth Kickball League! The league will run from June 25th through July 30th and will feature two divisions based on grade. The 3rd through 5th division will meet Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:00-6:00 pm; and the 6th through 8th division will meet Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 pm. The league will consist of practice for the first week where staff will go over some of the basic skills…
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May 20 2:36pm
On May 20, 2024, at approximately 11:25 a.m., the Atascadero Police Department responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 6700 block of El Camino Real. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 16-year-old male suffering from a laceration to his left forearm. Preliminary investigations indicated that an altercation had occurred between the juvenile victim and an unidentified adult male over a reportedly stolen bicycle. During the confrontation, the adult suspect allegedly…
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May 09 6:53pm
13th Annual Mother’s Day Sweet Adventure at the Charles Paddock Zoo!
Take your mom to the Charles Paddock Zoo this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12th from 10 am - 12 pm for the 13th Annual Sweet Adventure for scrumptious sweets that mom and the whole family can enjoy! All Sweet Adventure guests will be able to participate in Zookeeper talks about some of our animal moms, like the Mongoose Lemur and our Caribbean Flamingos! Learn more about some of the truly unique animal residents and enjoy a terrific sampling of tasty sweets while strolling…
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May 09 8:49am
The weather is warming up and with the recent rainfall and potential for standing water, mosquitoes have also arrived! It’s important to take the necessary steps to help eliminate breeding places for mosquitos in and around all residences and workplaces, and to reduce mosquito borne health risks. Some helpful tips to reduce these hazards include: Eliminate locations for mosquitoes to lay their eggs by removing standing water sources from around your property. Routinely remove standing…
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May 08 12:09pm
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
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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