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Night construction continues on El Camino Real near Del Rio Road

– The City of Atascadero has approved night construction on El Camino Real, just north of Del Rio Road, which started on Sunday, July 14, Full Article

Federal funding boosts electric buses for Central Coast

– Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal announced $5,467,019 in federal funding to support the purchase of battery-electric buses and chargers for the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transportation Full Article

Small businesses offered grants for employees on paid family leave

Small businesses can apply for grants up to $2,000 per employee to offset increased costs associated with employees out on leave – The Atascadero Chamber Full Article

Hot temperatures expected to continue through mid-week

Significant cooldown in the forecast by the weekend – High temperatures are expected to linger in Atascadero through Wednesday, according to the latest forecast from Full Article

Update: Fundraiser launched for family displaced by house fire

Update posted July 5: Family cat remains missing – A GoFundMe has been organized on behalf of the family displaced by Tuesday’s house fire. The Full Article

Atascadero Summer Concert Series continues with The Rockin’ Bs Band

Concerts are free to attend – The City of Atascadero will continue its 2024 “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series with The Rockin’ Bs Full Article

Public health department shares tips to avoid heat-related illness

Heat wave could drive temperatures over 110 in some parts of the county – As a heat wave with temperatures predicted to reach as high Full Article

Triple-digit temperatures in the forecast later this week for Atascadero

Excessive heat warning goes into effect Tuesday at 11 a.m. – Hot weather is in the forecast this week for Atascadero, according to the latest Full Article

Charles Paddock Zoo welcomes new red panda, baby mongoose lemur

Two new arrivals join zoo family – The City of Atascadero and the Charles Paddock Zoo announced new animal highlights for summer and the 4th Full Article

Overnight work scheduled on El Camino Real, Traffic Way

– The City of Atascadero has announced planned night work at the intersection of El Camino Real and Traffic Way to facilitate sewer construction and Full Article