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Two kids stuck by a needle in Morro Bay creek

Written on 10 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 34 comments

Two children were pricked by a needle on Saturday while playing in a Morro Bay Creek that is frequented by the local homeless population. It is not yet clear whether the kids contracted anything from the needle. During soccer games... (Continue reading)

San Luis Harbor District hires former Morro Bay manager

Written on 29 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The Port San Luis harbor commission voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint former Morro Bay city manager Andrea Lueker as the harbor district’s interim general manager. Lueker said she is seeking to become the harbor district’s permanent executive. [New Times] Lueker... (Continue reading)

Grand jury says Morro Bay needs new approach to code enforcement

Written on 5 May, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 42 comments

The city of Morro Bay is too lackadaisical in its approach to code enforcement, according to a report released Tuesday by the San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury. In response to a citizen complaint, the grand jury conducted an investigation... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay Recreation and Parks Director ousted

Written on 27 Apr, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

After more than 26 years with the City of Morro Bay, Recreation and Parks Director Joe Woods was dismissed from his position on Friday. Woods was an at-will employee. Under the terms of his contract, the city will pay him... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay water rates to double and then some

Written on 30 Mar, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 36 comments

Morro Bay water bills will more than double over the next five years, and they will be accompanied by a similar increase in sewer rates. [Tribune] Last week, the Morro Bay City Council unanimously approved a new rate structure that... (Continue reading)

Former Morro Bay Mayor Bill Yates dies at 66

Written on 21 Mar, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

Former Morro Bay Mayor Bill Yates died Wednesday following a battle with lung cancer. He was 66. Yates, a former businessman and yachtsman, served four terms as mayor from 1992 to 2012. He was unseated by Jamie Irons in 2012.... (Continue reading)

State commission investigating Morro Bay for misuse of funds

Written on 25 Nov, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 161 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles detailing allegations of misappropriation of funds and questionable lease agreements promoted by Morro Bay officials. The California State Lands Commission is investigating the city of Morro... (Continue reading)

Power plant closure costing Morro Bay, APCD

Written on 15 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 27 comments

The city of Morro Bay and the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District will lose more than $1 million in combined annual income upon the closure of the Morro Bay Power Plant. [Tribune] Officials with energy company Dynegy,... (Continue reading)