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PG&E’s alleged broken promises prompt resignation

Written on 27 Dec, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

OPINION By BRIAN STACY Today, I resigned from my position as vice president of Port San Luis Commercial Fishermen’s Association, (PSLCFA) over issues surrounding the recently completed PG&E Low Energy Seismic Surveys (LESS). Less is conducted under the CSLC outdated... (Continue reading)

Hash oil lab causes explosion in Morro Bay

Written on 30 Nov, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Morro Bay police discovered a hash oil lab Wednesday after responding to a gas explosion that burned a man. [Tribune] An explosion around 4:30 p.m. blew out the windows of a Morro Bay duplex on the 800 block of Napa... (Continue reading)

Salinan tribal justice

Written on 28 Nov, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

Salinan tribal justice OPINION By JOSE FREEMAN and GREGG CASTRO This is to comment on an article published in Cal Coast News by Karen Velie on June 26, 2012. The article was entitled Tribe Losing Permission to Climb Morro Rock... (Continue reading)

Cayucos teen accused of armed bank robbery

Written on 15 Nov, 2012 in CalCoast Forum, Daily Briefs | 3 comments

A 17-year-old Cayucos male was arrested for allegedly robbing the Morro Bay branch of Founders Bank on Wednesday. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., the armed robber, wearing a hooded sweat shirt and a bandana covering his face, demanded a teller give... (Continue reading)

Christy named Morro Bay chief of police

Written on 23 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Morro Bay residents have a new chief of police. Amy Christy, a lieutenant with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department, was announced Monday as the new top cop by City Manager Andrea K. Lueker. According to Lueker, Christy “distinguished herself... (Continue reading)

California asks two Central Coast taxpayers to pay up

Written on 17 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

California is trying to shame 500 businesses and people into paying their delinquent taxes, including two individuals from the Central Coast who combined owe more than $680,000. As part of its collection tactic, the state posted its annual list last... (Continue reading)

Coastal conservation in Morro Bay

Written on 8 Oct, 2012 in Opinion | 11 comments

OPINION by JOE GEEVER The city of Morro Bay has two years to build a new sewage treatment plant, and local authorities are very close to making the wrong decision — against the will of local citizens. They want to... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay battling California Coastal Commission

Written on 28 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 35 comments

While Morro Bay needs to upgrade its aging sewer plant, can it afford the extra $60 million in cost needed to comply with the California Coastal Commission’s recommendation that the plant be moved a mile from the coastline? California’s coastal... (Continue reading)

Avocado and Margarita Festival, event photos

Written on 20 Sep, 2012 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Morro Bay celebrated two of its best-loved products, avocados and margaritas, on Saturday at the sixth Annual Avocado and Margarita Festival. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to buy a high-resolution print of any of... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay surfer Dustin Ray dead at 39

Written on 14 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Morro Bay professional surfer Dustin Christopher Ray, also known as “D-Ray,” passed away last week at the age of 39. The official cause of death for this local surfer who was known to struggle with substance abuse is yet to... (Continue reading)