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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
After 70 years, Charles Paddock Zoo has a new name. What to know
After 70 years, the Charles Paddock Zoo has unveiled a new name, logo and brand identity. To mark the zoo's birthday, the Charles Paddock Zoo has been renamed to the Central Coast Zoo, according to a Friday news release. The rebranding effort included discussion by the City Council, city staff, the Friends of the Charles Paddock Zoo, TJA Advertising Agency, local tourism agencies and community members, the release said. After deliberation the 'Central Coast Zoo' was the fan-favorite. The zoo's updated logo keeps the iconic oak tree, but has a new font and color palette. A children's activity book is included in the brand refresh, for the zoo to enhance its education efforts at camps, local schools and other academic pursuits, according to the release. To honor its origins, the zoo's entrance will be named Charles Paddock Plaza, with a bronze statue of founder Charles Paddock and his beloved opposum, Cosmo Topper, the first animal he cared for, the release said. The Central Coast Zoo recently earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums for another five years, an honor held by only 10% of zoos worldwide, the release said. The zoo is also launching 'Zoo 2.0,' a marketing initiative to promote environmental awareness, sustainable practices and enhance the zoo's visibility in Atascadero. The Central Coast Zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day, and is located at 9100 Morro Road in Atascadero.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Atascadero police searching for missing 15-year-old girl
The Atascadero Police Department is looking for a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing by her parents on Friday. Alice is a white female and is 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 130 pounds with auburn hair and hazel eyes. The Atascadero Police Department believe that Sommers may be in the San Jose area, according to a Facebook post. Sommers may be with an adult male known only as 'Damien,' the post said. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Atascadero Police Department at 805-461-5051, with any tips investigated thoroughly, the post said.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SloDoCo is closing shop in one local city — but opening in another
Popular San Luis Obispo County doughnut chain SloDoCo is closing the doors of its Atascadero location, but North County fans won't be without their sweet treats for long. According to a notice posted on the door at 6917 El Camino Real, the Atascadero shop's last day in business will be Sunday. 'We are deeply grateful for your support and loyalty over the years,' the notice read. 'It has been a pleasure serving you, and we hope to continue doing so at all of our other locations.' The Atascadero spot, which opened in 2019, was the popular local chain's first expansion from its original location in San Luis Obispo. The doughnut chain is known for its eclectic offering of unique flavors and colorful, cheeky designs that made the shop a viral sensation way back in 2017. It has since grown to encompass two locations in San Luis Obispo — one, its flagship on Foothill Boulevard, the other, the converted former Sunshine Donuts on Higuera Street — and its newest shop in Goleta. The Santa Barbara County spot, the first SloDoCo outside of SLO County, opened in November 2024. The sign posted in the window of the closing shop also alluded to the chain's new location, expected to open at 2110 Spring St. in Paso Robles. When reached for comment by The Tribune, a SloDoCo representative said the business did not yet have a set opening day for the new location, but it was 'in the finishing stages of renovation of the building, so it will be very soon!' 'Hopefully within the next few weeks,' the spokesperson said. They did not provide a reason for the Atascadero's store's closing.
