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SLO County Sheriff's Department / K-9 Search and Rescue
The Search and Rescue unit of the Sheriff's Department is the largest specialized unit in the Department and is a 100 percent volunteer effort. As part of SLOSAR (SLO County Sheriff's Search and Rescue),the K9 Search and Rescue (SAR) Team is a remarkable element which offers vital capabilities through the partnerships of the dogs and their handlers. Read More
Morro Bay Friends of the Library to Sell De Rome Painting
The Morro Bay Friends of the Library would like to take this time to acquaint you with a rare opportunity. In 2004 the late Mrs. Ellen Franks passed away at age 91. Through her friend and library supporter, Beth Cook, she bequeathed her painting of Morro Bay's old waterfront by Albert De Rome.
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Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival, Jan 18-21
Join Morro Coast Audubon Society (MCAS) for its 17th Annual Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival. Located on California’s scenic Central Coast, Morro Bay is an important stop on the Pacific Flyway and one of the country's preeminent birding spots. The area is recognized worldwide for its diversity of both resident and wintering birds, and at last year’s festival, over 200 species of birds were identified!
To register and for more information about the Festival, visit Morro Bay Bird Festival. Registration begins October 1, 2012 and ends January 6, 2013.
Check out the Family Day flyer for more information! Click Here
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Peregrine Falcon Image on Banner by Cleve Nash |
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Lighted Boat Parade Postponed
Because of anticipated rain, high winds and surf conditions, the Morro Bay Lighted Boat Parade, secheduled for December 1, has been postponed until the evening of December 8. |
A New Morro Bay After Dec. 10?
A momentous event is scheduled in Morro Bay on Monday, December 10, when a new majority of the City Council — mayor Jamie Irons, council member Christine Johnson, and holdover council member Noah Smukler — are scheduled to be sworn in — only slightly less momentous than their unprecedented election in the city primary election last June 5 when they swept into office, the first time three council members have been elected in a primary in city history. Read More
WWTP Hearing May Be Coming Next Door
It now appears that the long-awaited and momentous California Coastal Commission meeting to decide the location and structure of a new Morro Bay-Cayucos wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) will be held in Pismo Beach in January, 25 miles or 32 minutes from Morro Bay, and not 239 miles or four hours and 16 minutes from Morro Bay as Morro Bay and Cayucos had urged last August. Read More
Surprise! Public Hearing on Power Plant Outfall Lease
In a big surprise, the highly-controversial (and destructive) Morro Bay Power Plant outfall lease is going to be the subject of a special City Council meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, at the Vets Hall. Public comment will be taken and discussed, then a decision will be made about what to do with the lease — extend or terminate it. Termination will end the plant's life. Read More
Morro Bay City Council Installation Ceremony
Monday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Vet's Hall
The first meeting of the new City Council will take place on Tuesday, December 11 at 6pm in the Vet's Hall. The MB Girl Scouts will be leading a flag ceremony. In her announcement of this event, one of our new council members, Christine Johnson, suggested that citizens consider speaking at the event. She added, "Your voice at Public Comment is MOST welcome! Please plan to participate in the business of your City. Every voice counts — and the election in June was proof of that. Stay tuned in . . . find your passion for an issue . . . participate! The success of Morro Bay depends upon all of us — together."
Coastal Commission's 40th Anniversary
San Francisco, CA – The California Coastal Commission turned forty in November, a historic milestone for the state's landmark coastal protection and planning agency. On November 7, 1972, California voters passed Proposition 20, the California Coastal Zone Conservation Act, which created and funded the Coastal Commission to plan for and regulate new development and strong policies to protect public access to and along the shoreline. Read More
Inspiration
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Shutterbugs - Featuring Beth Sargent
The central coast of California is one of the most beautiful places in the world. For me, being able to live here is such a wonderful feeling. Being able to stop and photograph a gorgeous sunset on my way home feels almost like heaven. One of the nicest things about being a photographer here on the central coast is that there is such comradery among fellow photographers. The friendships I have developed with other photographers here are an unexpected and wonderful surprise. In my opinion central coast photographers are the best. Read More |
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