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Public comment on Phillips 66 rail spur drags on

Written on 26 Feb, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

More than 100 public speakers addressed the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission Thursday during the agency’s third hearing on the Phillip 66’s proposed rail spur. The planning commission has yet to start deliberating about the project. Phillips 66 plans... (Continue reading)

Planning commission rejects Laetitia Winery development

Written on 12 Feb, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Months after indicating it would approve the project, the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission voted Thursday to reject a proposed housing development at the Laetitia Vineyard and Winery in rural Arroyo Grande. Planning commissioners denied the project on a... (Continue reading)

Hundreds descend on SLO to protest Phillips 66 rail spur

Written on 5 Feb, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 30 comments

Opponents of Phillips 66’s proposed rail spur came from across California Thursday to protest the project as it appeared before the San Luis Obispo County Planing Commission. An estimated total of more than 500 people showed up to the first... (Continue reading)

SLO County staff seeking denial of Phillips 66 rail spur

Written on 27 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

San Luis Obispo County staff is recommending denial of Phillips 66’s proposal to build a rail spur so that crude oil currently delivered by pipeline could be transported to the Nipomo facility by rail. The proposed rail spur project includes... (Continue reading)

Commission approves Templeton psychiatric hospital

Written on 15 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday in support of a proposed mental health hospital in Templeton. An appeal of the project to the board of supervisors is likely, though. Harvey and Melanie Billig are seeking approval... (Continue reading)

County delays decision on psychiatric hospital

Written on 12 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

After more than three hours of discussion, the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission delayed making a decision Thursday on a proposed mental health hospital in Templeton. The commission scheduled another hearing for Jan. 14. Harvey and Melanie Billig are... (Continue reading)

Environmental group appeals new oil wells in Price Canyon

Written on 27 Nov, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

The nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity has appealed a decision by the San Luis Obipso County Planning Commission to let an Arizona natural resources company drill 31 new wells in Price Canyon near Pismo Beach. The Center for Biological Diversity... (Continue reading)

Laetitia winery development gaining approval

Written on 9 Nov, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission indicated plans to approve a proposed residential development at the Laetitia Vineyard and Winery in South County if the applicant makes several plan changes. On Oct. 29, the commission voted... (Continue reading)

Gibson, Hill, Tribune got it wrong

Written on 5 Nov, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 61 comments

OPINION By DAN CARPENTER After observing most of the public hearing including staff presentation, public comment, and deliberation by the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, I believe the majority made the right decision in upholding the appeal of... (Continue reading)

Are owners of Ethnobotanica just blowing smoke?

Written on 2 Nov, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 44 comments

By KAREN VELIE The founder of a medical marijuana business attempting to open a dispensary in San Luis Obispo County has a lengthy criminal history, including a felony arrest and conviction for possession of a dangerous drug with intent to... (Continue reading)