Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in crosswalk at U.S. 101 on-ramp in Atascadero

Deceased identified as Rachel Hoffman of Atascadero – California Highway Patrol officers responded at approximately 10:20 a.m. on Dec. 1 to a traffic crash involving

Atascadero to host holiday lighting celebration Downtown on Friday

– Atascadero will host its “Light Up the Downtown” holiday celebration this Friday at 5:30 p.m. in the Sunken Gardens. The event will run from

Mild fall weather in the forecast this week for Atascadero

Monday’s forecast is 65 with partly cloudy skies – The week ahead will bring mild fall weather with cool nights and mild afternoons to Atascadero,

The Haunt sets dates for Valentine’s haunt, ‘Frankenstein’s Monsters: Unchained’

– The Haunt in Atascadero announced the return of its Valentine’s season attraction for 2026. Frankenstein’s Monsters: Unchained will run on Feb. 6–7 and Feb. 13–14.

Atascadero Community Band to present holiday concert on Dec. 14

Free concert includes Christmas Sing-Along and seasonal selections – The Atascadero Community Band will hold its free annual holiday concert, “A Holly Jolly Folly,” on

ECHO hosts annual Turkey Trot at Atascadero Lake Park

Event raises funds to support shelter and housing programs – El Camino Homeless Organization will host its seventh annual Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Downtown Atascadero launches ‘Holiday Window Wars’ art competition

Businesses and artists may sign up to participate – Downtown Atascadero businesses and local artists will participate in a new community art event this December