
Tsunami Watch Upgraded to Tsunami Advisory for California Coast
The National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC) has upgraded a Tsunami Watch to a Tsunami Advisory for the entire California coastline—effective until further notice, following a confirmed tsunami-generating earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The magnitude 8.7...

Ghost Monster to rock Atascadero Lake Park August 2
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is excited to welcome Ghost Monster as the next featured band in the 2025 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series. The concert takes place Saturday, Aug. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand. Known for their...

Woods Humane Society launches August match to double donations
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Donations to Woods Humane Society will be doubled throughout August, up to $25,000, thanks to matching gifts from The Marianne and Stacy Cocks Fund (a Fund of The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County) and an anonymous donor. The August...

Atascadero gears up for 32nd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is excited to present the 32nd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Friday, Aug. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The popular event launches the City’s annual Cruisin’ Weekend and will feature hundreds of classic and custom vehicles...

Historic three‑jury trial convicts three in human trafficking of a minor
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — In a landmark trial believed to be the first of its kind in the county, three separate juries in a single courtroom have convicted three defendants for trafficking a 15‑year‑old girl for sex in January 2021. On Thursday, July 24, Tremaine...

Atascadero Police to host National Night Out Aug. 5 at Sunken Gardens
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Police Department invites the community to join them for their annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real in Downtown Atascadero. National Night Out is part of a nationwide...

Central Coast Zoo mourns loss of beloved Tiger, Menderu
Atascadero community mourns 17‑year‑old big cat whose legacy will live on through conservation and a planned habitat expansion ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are mourning the loss of Menderu, the beloved Malayan Tiger, who has been a...

City Council looking to toughen fireworks ordinance after public complaints
Councilmembers approve annexation of Dove Creek lot for project, and honor city employees for service on work anniversaries ATASCADERO — Meeting for the first time in a month, on Tuesday, July 22, the Atascadero City Council directed staff to look into ways to...

From the Publisher: July 24
We moved again! But don’t worry — we didn’t go far. You can now find us back upstairs at 5060 El Camino Real. While we had big plans for our new space at 5850, those plans are still in the works—more to come on that. As we prepared this week’s paper, we were notified...

Red Light Roundup 07/14/2025 – 07/20/2025
Crime data listed below is for information purposes only and subject to change upon the receipt of updated information. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The data listed below is subject to change each week. Atascadero Police Department...