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California files lawsuit over Morro Bay offshore wind energy plans

Written on 28 Sep, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Energy Commission filed a lawsuit last week against the Trump Administration and Invenergy challenging their agreement to end a wind energy lease off the coast of Morro Bay. As... (Continue reading)

Offshore wind proponents offer smoke and mirrors

Written on 21 Sep, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION by MANDY DAVIS Did you know that hype can be used as a verb or a noun? Here are a couple of definitions and examples of appropriate use. Hype as a verb – “To publicize or promote especially by... (Continue reading)

Manipulation, hype and floating offshore windmills

Written on 24 Aug, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 14 comments

OPINION by MANDY DAVIS Sad to say, we are living in a time of incessant manipulation, subterfuge and downright hype at the hands of our politicians and their favorite corporate donors and glad-hand buddies. Here, in the land of “energy... (Continue reading)

Trump ends another wind energy lease off coast of Morro Bay

Written on 17 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it has made deals to end four more offshore wind leases, including another off the coast of Morro Bay. In 2022, the federal government auctioned off three offshore wind energy sites... (Continue reading)

Are plans for wind energy farms off Morro Bay in peril?

Written on 22 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE Based on national security concerns, the Trump administration suspended leases of all off-shore wind farms currently under construction in the United States, the Department of the Interior announced Monday. The pause provides the Department of War time... (Continue reading)

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s great grift

Written on 3 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 14 comments

OPINION by TRICIA BOAZ In Oct. 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom chastised those who fail to call out wrongdoings by the federal administration. He calls it the “great grift.” He sent kneepads to “kneelers” as a symbol of their acquiescence.... (Continue reading)

Offshore wind is a bad idea for San Luis Obispo County

Written on 28 Oct, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 15 comments

OPINION by ELLIE RIPLEY The offshore wind proposal for San Luis Obispo County is not powerful or reliable enough to carry the load to support and sustain the electric grid. Offshore wind is an enormous and costly undertaking. Integrating the... (Continue reading)

California’s offshore wind plans are terminally ill

Written on 1 Sep, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION by MANDY DAVIS The Department of Transportation’s Aug. 29 crucial decision and action will have more than significant impacts on the future of offshore wind in California. You could say that the minimally heralded action not only threw a... (Continue reading)

Gone with the offshore wind farms

Written on 19 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 35 comments

OPINION by BOB SMITH As I sat with my wife’s family for my birthday dinner this past weekend at Goleta Beach, everyone marveled at the view of the ocean from our table. I couldn’t help but say, “Now imagine it... (Continue reading)

Locals thank Trump for halting costly, destructive offshore wind energy

Written on 24 Jan, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

Statement of REACT Alliance REACT Alliance would like to thank President Trump for taking such a decisive stance on stopping the proliferation of offshore wind in the United States. The halting of all new offshore wind permits will have a... (Continue reading)