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Morro Bay Fire Chief Knuckles Announces Retirement
MORRO BAY – The Morro Bay City Council approved a temporary contract with Fire Chief Steve Knuckles to remain with the City as Fire Chief until Jul. 31. This will allow the City to conduct a full recruitment for his successor while maintaining continuity of leadership of the Fire Department under Chief Knuckles stewardship through the recruitment process.
First Annual ‘Best of Morro Bay Life’
The readers vote and we count! Shower your love on your favorites!. Welcome to the first annual Best of Morro Bay Life Reader’s Poll! Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press just completed its 8th annual version with great success and it is a great way to provide reader input about their favorite places to eat, play, shop and relax in their community.
What A Budget Session
A common topic with our district superintendents, charter directors, school boards, PTAs, Rotary Clubs, and community groups is the California state budget. The best explanation about the California budget I have heard is that the budget is a process rather than a product. This year is like no other I have experienced in my 35 years of service.
Taste of Americana:St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
When I was growing up, my mother never let March 17 go by without a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Everything in our house “turned green” with her decorating. She loved the day, and the fact that her maiden name was O’Haver added more reason to celebrate. She always wanted to travel to Ireland, and indeed, she did finally get there.
Better Life Quality Hacks
Undoubtedly, 2020 will go down in history as the most stressful year, even for those working from home in their pj’s. The political stress, the pandemic, financial and health challenges, relationship issues, isolation, uncertainty, you name it, 2020 had it. 2021 continues the trend with some hope but far from...
County Supervisors Peschong, Arnold, and Calwise Business Owner BerghAddress ABC Warnings in Letter to Gov. Newsom
SAN LUIS OBISPO — San Luis Obispo County Supervisors John Peschong, District One, and Debbie Arnold, District Five, signed a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom on Feb. 3. The letter addressed official warnings from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) issued to local restaurants. During the week of...
Modified Youth, Recreational Adult Sports Can Start on Friday
SAN LUIS OBISPO — San Luis Obispo County Health announced today that organized youth and adult sports with modifications can resume in San Luis Obispo County starting on Feb. 26, with some modifications based on guidance from the California Public Health Department. The guidance applies to all organized youth and...
California Mid-State Fair Board ‘Cautiously Optimistic’
PASO ROBLES — California Mid-State Fair (CMSF) board members are “cautiously optimistic” the show will go on for a 2021 fair. CMSF board members are developing two plans for this summer’s fair scheduled set for Jul. 21 – Aug. 1. Either way, the fair will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary.
Business Owner Daugherty Forms a Small Business Coalition
PASO ROBLES — On December 3, 2020, California went into a regional lockdown, which included San Luis Obispo County under the Southern California region. This second lockdown forced retailers to operate at 20 percent capacity and restaurants to revert back to takeout only. When Brad Daugherty, owner of Cider Creek...
Cuesta College Performing Arts Center Now Providing COVID-19 Vaccines
SAN LUIS OBISPO — On Feb. 11, the San Luis Obispo County Health Department hosted a vaccination site tour at Cuesta College Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo (SLO). That day the site issued 900 vaccines, which was the highest number of people to receive vaccines in SLO County in one day, from one site.
Supervisors Address Concerns with Current Homeless Population and Financial Constraints
SAN LUIS COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors met for their regularly scheduled meetings in February. The meeting on Feb. 9 began with the consent agenda, which was passed by the Board with a 5-0 vote. Following, Penny Borenstein, the Public Health Director, spoke on agenda...
SLO County Health Officials Address Vaccine Misinformation
SAN LUIS OBISPO — With the recent release of two COVID-19 vaccines, San Luis Obispo County Health officials warn that misinformation is spreading online. County officials remind the community to look to trusted, credible sources for accurate information. “With so many people searching for answers, it is easy for misinformation...
Opportunity Blooms in Tax Season
Whether you get a refund or end up owing, you have options. Tax season can be a period of new possibilities – especially when it comes down to what to do with your refund or, on the flip side, how to settle your bill. If you receive a refund. So...
Recall Gavin 2020 CampaignReaches 1,825,000 Signatures
LOS ANGELES — On Thursday, Feb. 25, the official Recall Campaign against Governor Gavin Newsom has now gathered more than 1,825,000 signatures as of Thursday morning. The official announcement was made during an online meeting with more than 1,000 campaign leaders and volunteers late Wednesday night. A total of 1,497,709 valid signatures must be collected and verified to trigger the recall election.
Cunningham AnnouncesStudent Mental Health Bill Package
SACRAMENTO — Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) announced on Feb. 24, that he has introduced a bill package aimed at getting K-12 students greater access to mental health professionals in public schools in order to deal with the mental health impacts of COVID-19 lockdowns and school closures. Specifically, AB...
Cunningham Issues Statement on Legislature’s School Reopening Plan
SACRAMENTO — Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) issued the following statement on Thursday, Feb. 25, regarding AB/SB 86, Legislative Democrats’ school plan that could result in delayed reopenings and closures of already-open schools:. “According to all the public health data available, schools can and should be open. The Governor...
Governor Newsom Introduces a Roadmap to Reopening Schools
Online tool empowers families and communities with information on status of reopening, safety planning, and available supports. SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom announced last week that the state has launched the Safe Schools for All Plan’s interactive Safe Schools Reopening Map, an online tool providing a statewide snapshot of the status of school reopenings across California. The map supports local communities in making data-driven decisions to open classrooms and safely ensure public transparency. Today’s announcement builds on the additional transparency, accountability and assistance measures incorporated in the Safe Schools for All Plan.
Council Extends Waterfront Camping Program
MORRO BAY — The Morro Bay City Council voted to extend and expand a new waterfront RV camping program that the Harbor Department put together last fall, authorizing the pilot program through the end of September. Harbor Director Eric Endersby told Morro Bay Life that the extension was, “So we...
State Opens Door For Outdoor Sports To Return
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The California Department of Public Health released new, looser guidelines for outdoor and indoor youth and recreational sports on Friday that appear to bring a return to athletic activities. The State is allowing all outdoor sports to resume in counties where COVID-19 case rates are at or below 14 people per 100,000. According to the case counter on readyslo.org, SLO County is currently at 15.6 per 100,000 but is projected to be below the desired number when new numbers are released next week.
Annual Wine 4 Paws Weekend Fundraiser Coming in April
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — April is once again the time to enjoy the Central Coast while helping animals in need during the Annual Wine 4 Paws Weekend for Woods Humane Society. This year, participants can choose from supporting the fundraiser by ordering from home or venturing out safely with...
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