The City of Morro Bay is Accepting Applications for Planning Commission/Public Works Advisory Board

The City of Morro Bay is seeking volunteers for the Planning Commission and Public Works Advisory Board.  Get your application in today! 

Applications are available on the City Clerk's webpage.  The application deadline to apply ...

City of Morro Bay Presents FREE Concert in the Cloisters Park: Save the Date: Sunday, October 24th

City of Morro Bay presents FREE Concert In Cloisters Community Park Featuring “LP And The Vinyl" on Sunday, October 24 - 3:00-4:30 P.M. Go to www.morrobayca.gov/concertinthepark for more information.

New No-Cost COVID-19 Testing Site Opening in Morro Bay

The County Public Health Department is opening a new no-cost COVID-19 testing site in Morro Bay on Monday, September 27 at 9:00 AM.

Apertura de un nuevo sitio de pruebas de COVID-19 sin costo en Morro Bay

El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado está abriendo un nuevo sitio de pruebas de COVID-19 sin costo en Morro Bay el lunes 27 de septiembre a las 9:00 AM.

PRESS RELEASE - City Council Appoints Jen Ford to fill Vacant Council Position

City Council Appoints Jen Ford to fill Vacant Council Position, Sets Date for Special Election in June 2022

Morro Bay, CA – City Council appointed Jen Ford to fill the vacant City Council position during their September 14, 2021 meeting.  Ms. Ford...

County Health Department Reports Eight Deaths Due to COVID-19

The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department reported yesterday the confirmed deaths of an additional eight people who died from COVID-19.

El Departamento de Salud del Condado informa ocho muertes debido a COVID-19

El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de San Luis Obispo informó ayer las muertes confirmadas de otras ocho personas que murieron por COVID-19.

City Releases Parking Study; Advisory Boards & City Council to Review in September & October

The City released the recently completed parking study of the Embarcadero, Morro Rock, and Downtown areas. The purpose of this study, conducted by Walker Consultants, is to understand existing parking needs, how parking is currently bein...

New Guidance for SLO County Youth Activities, Large Gatherings and Performing Arts

To help slow the spread of COVID-19 as the Delta variant surges in SLO County, County Public Health has issued guidance clarifying requirements, recommendations & best practices for youth sports & activities, large gatherings & performing arts.

San Luis Obispo County Health Officials Report Six COVID-19 Deaths

On Friday, the County Public Health Department reported that six residents have died due to COVID-19. This brings the total number of deaths caused by COVID-19 in SLO County to 307.

Nueva Guía para Actividades Juveniles del Condado de SLO, Grandes Reuniones y Artes Escénicas

La guía aclara los requisitos estatales y del condado, proporciona las mejores prácticas recomendadas.

Funcionarios de salud del Condado de San Luis Obispo informan seis muertes por COVID-19

El viernes, el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado informó que seis residentes murieron debido al COVID-19. Esto eleva el número total de muertes causadas por COVID-19 en el condado de SLO a 307.

City Council Seeking Community Input on Goals and Priorities

The City of Morro Bay is seeking community input about the direction of their local government.  Members of the community are encouraged to take an online survey through POLCO, to provide the City with input about how things are going and what th...

County of San Luis Obispo Health Officer Order Requires Masking in Indoor Public Places

As COVID-19 cases surge in San Luis Obispo County and hospitals face extreme demands on their capacity, County of San Luis Obispo Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein has issued a Health Officer Order requiring masking in all indoor public places.

Bike Path Closed for WRF Pipeline Construction

The bike path between Atascadero Road and Main Street will be closed starting Monday, Aug. 16, for several months of pipeline construction as part of the City of Morro Bay’s Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Pipelines. The WRF Program is the largest-ever C...

La orden del funcionario de salud del condado requiere enmascaramiento en lugares públicos cerrados

A medida que aumentan los casos de COVID y los hospitales enfrentan demandas extremas de capacidad, el oficial de salud del condado, el Dr. Borenstein, emitió una orden de salud que requiere enmascaramiento en todos los lugares públicos interiores.

County Public Health Urges Businesses to Have Employees/Patrons Wear Masks in Indoor Public Places

As cases of COVID-19 increase significantly and the highly contagious Delta variant takes hold locally, SLO County Public Health Department strongly recommends that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wears a mask indoors in public places.

Salud pública insta a las empresas a que los empleados / clientes usen máscaras en lugares públicos

A medida que los casos de COVID aumentan significativamente y la variante Delta se afianza localmente, Salud Pública recomienda que todos, independientemente del estado de vacunación, usen una máscara en lugares públicos en lugares cerrados.

Presentation for the Community Forum on the Morro Bay Power Plant "Stacks"

These are the slides prepared in advance for the Community Forum -- Facts about the Stacks on September 8, 2021. Please be sure to view the complete recording of the session so that you have the appropriate context and nuances provided b...

Morro Bay Councilmember Robert “Red” Davis Passes Away; Event Celebrating his Life Planned

Morro Bay, CA - Councilmember Robert “Red” Davis passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 24th at his residence.  Red is survived by his loving wife Gail Davis, and their daughter Catherine Sullivan, son-in-law Pat, and grandd...

City Appoints New Fire Chief, Daniel McCrain

Morro Bay, CA - City Manager, Scott Collins, announced today that he is appointing Daniel McCrain to be the City's new Fire Chief.  Mr. Collins selected Daniel from a pool of over 20 candidates following a comprehensive intervie...

Council Approves Agreement with Vistra Corp, Unlocking Potential Opportunities for the Community

Morro Bay, CA – City Council on June 9, 2021 approved an agreement with Vistra Corp (Vistra), current owners of the Morro Bay Power Plant site.  Vistra has also approved the agreement. The agreement (following a 90-day escrow period) pr...

City Begins Water Reclamation Facility Pipeline Construction

Morro Bay, Calif. – In early February 2021, construction is slated to begin on the City of Morro Bay’s Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Pipelines and Lift Stations. The WRF Program is the largest-ever City infrastructure progr...

Vistra Energy Presentation on Potential Lithium Battery Storage Project

Representatives from Vistra Corporation made a presentation to City Council and the public at the January 26, 2021 City Council meeting.  The presentation outlined the current mission of Vistra, highlighted their new lithium battery storage proje...

City Celebrates Progress on Water Reclamation Facility Construction

Morro Bay, Calif. – On Monday, Morro Bay Mayor and City Councilmembers visited the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) construction site on South Bay Boulevard north of Highway 1 for a progress update and tour of construction activities on...

Water Reclamation Facility Project

For information on the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) project, visit: