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Morro Bay group submits signatures for initiative blocking industrialization

Written on 17 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Morro Bay citizens group has submitted the signatures needed to put an initiative on a future ballot to stop the industrialization of the city’s waterfront.  Citizens for Estero Bay Preservation, a group of Morro Bay residents... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay approves rate hike for sewage plant despite protest

Written on 13 Sep, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Morro Bay ratepayers submitted about 2,150 of the approximately 2,800 protest votes needed to stop a controversial water and sewer rate hike that will go toward funding the city’s planned sewage treatment plant project. Still, the Morro Bay City Council... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay council endorses idea of two pot shops

Written on 9 Aug, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The Morro Bay City Council gave support Tuesday for a plan to allow two medical marijuana dispensaries to open with the city limits. After receiving a recommendation from a subcommittee consisting of two council members, the Morro Bay council opted... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay considering allowing two marijuana dispensaries

Written on 7 Aug, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

At a hearing on Tuesday, the Morro Bay City Council will discuss the possibility of allowing two medical marijuana dispensaries to open in the coastal city. A council subcommittee consisting of Councilman Robert “Red” Davis and Councilwoman Marlys McPherson has... (Continue reading)

City of Morro Bay to buy contested Cerrito Peak property

Written on 24 May, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Following years of legal battles, the Morro Bay City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to buy one acre of undeveloped land on Cerrito Peak from Janne Reddell. [KSBY] Janne Reddell and her late husband, Morro Bay real estate agent Dan Reddell,... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay City Council fails again

Written on 20 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 33 comments

OPINION by LINDA STEDJEE Morro Bay’s water reclamation facility (WRF) project costs are approaching $3 million, but there is little to show for all that money. The city hasn’t even bought land to put the plant on, the new design... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay may disband its police department

Written on 20 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 46 comments

The city of Morro Bay is considering disbanding its police department and contracting out law enforcement duties to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. City council members will discuss the possibility at an Aug. 9 meeting, according to a... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay mayor recuses himself, then lobbies council

Written on 31 Mar, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 82 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Morro Bay Mayor Jamie Irons removed himself from a vote on housing regulations last week to avoid a financial conflict of interest. However, Irons then lobbied the council both orally and in writing to vote in a... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay council passes on public comment crackdown

Written on 11 Feb, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

The Morro Bay City Council discarded the advice of its city attorney who suggested cracking down on public speakers who use council meetings to announce political campaigns. [Tribune] At the Jan. 12 council meeting, Morro Bay resident and former councilwoman,... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande, Morro Bay vote for Styrofoam bans

Written on 28 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The Arroyo Grande and Morro Bay city councils both voted in favor of Styrofoam bans on Tuesday. Morro Bay council members voted unanimously for the ban. The Arroyo Grande council voted 4-1, with Councilwoman Barbara Harmon dissenting. The bans will... (Continue reading)