Welcome to the Slo Coast Journal. Published online monthly, the Journal is here to bring you information specific to our part of California's Central Coast.
"Take the risk of thinking for yourself. Much more happiness, truth, beauty, and wisdom will come to you that way."
Christopher Hitchens
Citizens Helping Citizens
I have had my share of heartaches and rewards
during my 30+ years in law enforcement. Most of
the heartaches came from my days as a kid-cop in
Los Angeles County. And, most of my rewards
come from being a seasoned-cop in Morro Bay. I
am amazed at how some folks respond to the
needs of our homeless, who are nonetheless,
Citizens of Morro Bay. Read More
Featured Monthly Column — Body, Mind, and Spirit
New Year's resolutions! Perusing the magazine stand at the grocery checkout, I realize January editions are once again full of techniques for improving ourselves and finally finding illusive happiness. My favorite cover read: 85 Expert Strategies to improve your Life for Good! Reduce your debt, lose weight faster, clear clutter, reenergize your style, learn to say no, and be happier. What a year to look forward to… Read More
Grow, Learn, Eat Finale
Many of you enjoyed our last summer's series of articles about a neighborhood in north Morro Bay participating in the Sunset Magazine One-Block Party contest. Morro Bay won the competition and they were featured in the December 19 issue of Sunset. Check it out on Sunset.com! We're so proud of the Morro Bay team.
Read about the feast in our archives.
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Two Strikes: MB/CSD Sewer Plant Plans
The California Coastal Commission staff has once again rejected proposals for a new Morro Bay-Cayucos wastewater treatment plant, calling for extensive additional information about the 17 sites under review as a location for the new plant, information that apparently points to the staff ultimately requiring a facility that would produce significant quantities of recycled water and provide a new, cheaper and more reliable source of household water. Read More
First Study of Seismic Studies Impacts Set
The first official draft of an environmental impact report on PG&E's proposed deep-sea seismic studies related to faults near the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant is being planned for public release in January. It will help determine if local fishers are right in expecting severe impacts of the seismic studies on local fisheries. Read More
True to Form: The Cambria CSD Fills its Seat!
The Cambria Community Services District (CCSD) board was true to form (12/20/11) when it appointed one of their own to fill the seat vacated by Frank DeMicco. The board selected Gail Robinette, who had served for several years on the volunteer Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission (PROS) to fill the fifth seat. PROS reports directly to the CCSD board, which selects its members. Read More
Judge Rejects PG&E's Bid for Nuke Relicensing Dollars
Nearly two years after the Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility (A4NR) filed to oppose PG&E's
premature request for license renewal funding for its Diablo Canyon nuclear plant, the California
Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has ruled, granting the Alliance's motion to dismiss the
application. The case hinged on the need for PG&E to complete the advanced seismic studies
recommended by the California Energy Commission (CEC) under AB 1632 (Blakeslee-SLO).
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City Ignores Coastal Commission Staff to Approve Cerrito Peak Project
At the last minute, the City of Morro Bay received a letter from the California Coastal Commission staff raising "numerous significant inconsistencies" with the pending approval of the proposed massive mansion atop little Cerrito Peak and urging postponement until these objections could be reviewed. But the city council went ahead and approved it over those and other objections of many residents living near the Peak and elsewhere in the community. Read More |
Morro Rock from Near Natural History Museum
by Vince Cicero
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The Animals Rejoice … and the Coast Breathes a Sigh of Relief
For about three years, a small, committed group of Cambrians have spoken loudly, factually, and often eloquently against drilling on the beach, at the mouth of Santa Rosa Creek, in pursuit of desalination.The creek/lagoon is a highly environmentally sensitive area. In fact, it is a protected natural preserve. It would stand to reason that a careful environmental impact report would be prepared for any project in such an area. Or, better yet, that no project be done there at all. Read More |
Morro Bay Museum of Natural History
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