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Father-daughter dance returns to Pavilion on the Lake

Tickets on sale now – The City of Atascadero and Pavilion on the Lake will present the 20th annual Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance on Feb. 7 Full Article

Cal Poly float receives Leishman Public Spirit Award at 2025 Rose Parade

‘Nellie’s Lakeside Laughs,’ recognized for its outstanding floral presentation among this year’s 39 floats – Cal Poly’s “Nellie’s Lakeside Laughs” float, depicting Scotland’s most camera-averse Full Article

Atascadero Police officer retires after 21 years of service

Pipan’s career with the department included earning a Life-Saving Award – The Atascadero Police Department announced the retirement of Corporal Scott Pipan after 21 years Full Article

Sunny skies, mild winter weather in the forecast this week

Daytime highs will range from 59 to 66 degrees this week in Atascadero – Atascadero residents can look forward to mostly sunny and mild weather Full Article

Mild temperatures, mostly sunny skies in the forecast for Atascadero

Slight chance of rain in the forecast today – A dry and mild weather pattern is expected to continue in Atascadero through early January, according Full Article

Local shelter hosts Christmas dinners, distributes gifts

Volunteers help feed 80-plus people, gifts distributed – The El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) hosted a Christmas Eve dinner for individuals experiencing homelessness and residents Full Article

Emergency crews rescue surfer stuck on Morro Rock

High surf advisory was in effect – A surfer stranded on Morro Rock was rescued by Morro Bay Fire Department personnel Monday morning as the Full Article

Rainclouds over the City of Atascadero. Credit: Image generated by DALL-E-2.

Light rain expected in Atascadero, clearing by Christmas Day

Monday’s forecast is 70 and partly cloudy – Atascadero residents can expect a mix of weather over the coming days, starting with warm, partly cloudy Full Article

Firefighters extinguish truck and trailer fire on the Cuesta Grade

– The San Luis Obispo Fire Department, with assistance from Cal Fire San Luis Obispo units, responded to and extinguished a truck and trailer fire Full Article

Tracy Ellis-Weit named new president of Atascadero school board

New board members sword in on Dec. 17 – The Atascadero Unified School District Board of Trustees selected its board president and clerk who will Full Article