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Morro Bay police arrest wanted woman for drugs, DUI

Written on 19 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A Morro Bay police officer pulled over a wanted 33-year-old woman on Saturday for driving under the influence of drugs with methamphetamine in the vehicle. After an officer pulled over the woman, she refused a request to... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay moves forward with attempt to block battery storage facility

Written on 15 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council on Tuesday voted 4-0 to direct staff to construct an urgency ordinance on a potential Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) project, with Councilwoman Jen Ford recusing herself. The council plans to vote... (Continue reading)

Will Trump’s win end Morro Bay offshore wind energy projects?

Written on 14 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end offshore wind energy projects his first day in office, a promise opponents of the proposed Morro Bay offshore wind farms hope he fulfills. Trump ran on lowering housing and energy... (Continue reading)

Elderly pedestrian killed in Morro Bay crash

Written on 8 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 77-year-old Morro Bay woman was killed in a crash in Morro Bay on Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported a vehicle crashed into a pedestrian at the intersection of Beach Street and Market... (Continue reading)

Vistra seeks state approval, bypassing Morro Bay City Council

Written on 5 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 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 has decided to seek state approval while bypassing the city’s consideration. Vistra, a Texas-based energy company,... (Continue reading)

Armed man followed woman in Morro Bay, busted

Written on 28 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Morro Bay police officers arrested an armed man near downtown Morro Bay who was following a woman around on Saturday. In the early morning hours, a caller reported a suspicious acting man following a woman. Officers arrived... (Continue reading)

Central Coast fishermen sue California Coastal Commission over wind energy

Written on 11 Oct, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE Fishermen from Morro Bay and Port San Luis recently filed a legal challenge against the California Coastal Commission for not requiring wind energy companies to abide by Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rules before providing permits for... (Continue reading)

Why won’t Dawn Addis debate in Morro Bay?

Written on 11 Oct, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

OPINION by NICOLE DORFMAN District 30 Assemblymember Dawn Addis refused an invitation by a local Central Coast grassroots group to participate in a debate with her challenger, Dalila Epperson, in Morro Bay hosted in concert with the League of Women... (Continue reading)

Heater catches on fire at Morro Bay High School

Written on 11 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A heater at Morro Bay High School caught on fire on Thursday afternoon, but was quickly extinguished, according to Cal Fire. Shortly before 4 p.m., a caller reported a heater on fire in the school’s gymnasium. Seven... (Continue reading)

Jury convicts Morro Bay man of threatening girlfriend

Written on 4 Oct, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A jury this week found a 45-year-old Morro Bay man guilty of making criminal threats against his former girlfriend. From Dec. 31, 2023 through Jan. 6, 2024, Eric Douglas Zentzis left over 50 voicemails and sent multiple... (Continue reading)