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Morro Bay City Council votes in controversial flag ordinance

Written on 16 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council voted Tuesday for a new flagpole ordinance that permits only flying the United States, California or the City of Morro Bay flags at City Hall. In 2022, the council voted to allow... (Continue reading)

California files lawsuit against Trump administration over wind energy

Written on 6 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 41 comments

By KAREN VELIE California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging the Trump Administration’s alleged “unlawful attempt to freeze the development of offshore wind energy,” according to Bonta’s office. On Jan. 20, President Donald Trump signed an... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay man sentenced to prison for enticing minors

Written on 2 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A Virginia court sentenced a 30-year-old Morro Bay man on May 1 to 10 years in prison followed by and 30 years supervised release for enticing a 12-year-old child from Prince William County to engage in unlawful... (Continue reading)

Hundreds of people attend Morro Bay Kite Festival

Written on 27 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Morro Bay’s 21st annual Kite Festival provided fun for the entire family with kites of many shapes and sizes and multiple candy drops. Hundreds of locals and visitors attended this weekend’s festival. The free event, held on... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay City Council halts roundabout project

Written on 23 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council on Tuesday directed staff to stop work on the Highway 1, Highway 41, and Main Street Roundabout project. In 2023, the city council voted 3-2 to start the process of designing the... (Continue reading)

City of Morro Bay moving ahead with hiring an in-house attorney

Written on 22 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council voted earlier this month to begin the process of hiring an in-house city attorney. On Tuesday, the city council will consider proposed salary and job classifications, according to its agenda. Staff is... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach, Morro Bay ranked in best small coastal town list

Written on 12 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach won the crown as the best small coastal town in the United States, with Morro Bay ranked fifth by USA Today. “Big cities have their perks, but these 10 coastal small towns — nominated by... (Continue reading)

Vistra withdraws battery storage application, to seek state approval

Written on 10 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE With many Morro Bay residents and some public officials opposed to a proposed battery storage facility near the coastline, Vistra Energy is withdrawing its application to the city with plans to seek state approval. Vistra, a Texas-based... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay considers hiring in-house attorney

Written on 7 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council on Tuesday will consider moving back to an in-house city attorney, according to its agenda. From its incorporation in 1964 until 2002, Morro Bay contracted its city attorney services. Then from 2002... (Continue reading)

Van crashes off ridge near Morro Bay, rescue in progress

Written on 23 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A van crashed off Highway 41 near Morro Bay on Sunday morning leading multiple agencies to work to locate the vehicle and rescue its occupants. Shortly after 10:30 p.m., a caller reported a van veered off eastbound... (Continue reading)