Morro Bay Power Plant Ownership May Change Hands
Synopsis: The Morro Bay Power Plant has been sold again, this time to a corporation that says it has no grandiose plans for the old plant on the 103-acre site. But NRG says it will say more as soon as the deal is done. Read More
Wastewater Treatment Plant Moves Forward
A crucial step in the development of a multi-million dollar new wastewater treatment plant, which will directly impact Morro Bay and Cayucos residents through higher sewer rates and major capital costs that could compete with basic services in Morro Bay like water, recreation, police and fire, is ready to be taken this month when the environmental impact report (EIR) for the planned new plant is scheduled to be released to the public. Read More
Graffiti Vandals Arrested
The three men who made a video of themselves spray- painting boulders at Morro Rock in late April of this year have been arrested and charged with felony vandalism. Gustavo Alejandro Franco, 24, Mauricio Martinez, 19, and Eduardo Antonio Mata, 19, all of San Luis Obispo, are the brain trust trio that posted the video of their criminal idocy on You Tube for the world to see. Read More from Previous Issue |
Morro Bay Library Begins 25th Year With New Outlook
The Morro Bay Library has settled its long-running lease dispute with the city, seen its new librarian resign, been assigned a successor and now maybe things will calm down in its 25th birthday year. Read More |
New Information Casts More Doubt on Redevelopment Study
The City of Morro Bay might have avoided wasting more than the $80 million dollars spent on the 2009 Redevelopment Feasibility study, had the City Council known of a court decision issued in 2008. Read More |
Wastewater Treatment Plant Issue Divides Candidates
The Morro Bay/Cayucos wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) upgrade is emerging as a key issue in the Morro Bay mayoral race. Read More |
Dial-A-Ride Cutbacks Hearing
A special hearing to review the curb-to-curb transportation service that some Morro Bay seniors rely on heavily has been called for Wednesday, September 15, after complaints were registered about the cutbacks in the Dial-A-Ride program that were approved by the Morro Bay City Council as part of the 2010-2011 budget. Read More |
Morro Bay City Salaries Disclosed
The City of Morro Bay has posted the salaries of employee positions on its website, showing that city manager Andrea Lueker tops the list at $155,354. The disclosures came after state Controller John Chiang moved to require all cities and counties to divulge their staff salaries. Read More |
Museum of Natural History Mural Project
by Mary Golden
Kris Doe
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With fundraising nearly complete, work on a mural has started at the Museum of Natural History at Morro Bay State Park. While this artwork will add to the beauty of the museum, its main purpose is as a teaching tool, depicting various marine mammals—all painted to scale.
Many of the museum's visiting school children have never seen the ocean before, let alone a whale. Even if they have, to see themselves in relation to the size of a whale really puts things in perspective and leaves a lasting impression. A noted local muralist, Kris Doe, designed the mural nearly five years ago, but fundraising efforts lagged.
A serious campaign was mounted this year and now the mural needs only $1,000 more. Come by the museum while the work is in progress to watch this stunning addition take shape. To help with fundraising—and every dollar is appreciated—please click here.
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