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Atascadero

American  
[uh-tas-kuh-dair-oh] / əˌtæs kəˈdɛər oʊ /

noun

  1. a town in SW California.


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The earthquake occurred eight miles from Atascadero, 19 miles from Morro Bay, 22 miles from Los Osos and 23 miles from San Luis Obispo.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 18, 2025

In both cases, the authorities did not know the origins of the monoliths, though a group of artists claimed to have fabricated one found atop Pine Mountain in Atascadero, Calif.

From New York Times Jun. 18, 2024

Dominguez was sent to the state hospital in Atascadero until he was found competent to understand court proceedings and take part in his defense.

From Seattle Times Dec. 28, 2023

The earthquake occurred 31 miles from Paso Robles, 31 miles from King City, 32 miles from Atascadero and 34 miles from Los Osos.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 15, 2023

We congratulate the Atascadero colonists on the lovely rolling country in whose midst they are to dwell and on the magnificent live oaks that dot their park-like fields.

From Across the Continent by the Lincoln Highway by Gladding, Effie Price

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