Update on Construction on the Water Reclamation Facility Pipeline

For public safety, Quintana Road between Main Street and Kennedy Way must be fully closed starting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15^th for up to two weeks. Construction hours remain Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  All businesses in the ...

San Luis Obispo County Moves Beyond the Blueprint

Today, California officially retires its Blueprint for a Safer Economy tier system and begins to fully reopen, lifting capacity and physical distancing restrictions for most businesses and activities.

El condado de San Luis Obispo se Muda del Plan Blueprint

Hoy, California retira oficialmente su sistema de niveles Blueprint para una economia mas segura y comienza a reabrir por completo, la capacidad de elevación y las restricciones de distancia física para la mayoría de las empresas y actividades.

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...

Morro Bay Chamber to resume in person events, with Morro Bay is “Back and Better than Ever"

MORRO BAY IS “BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER” 

MORRO BAY, CA - After what’s been a truly trying year, the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce is excited to kick off the full reopening of our economy with a two-part series called “Shop, Sip...

PRESS RELEASE - City Appoints New Assistant City Manager-Administrative Services Director

Morro Bay, CA – City Manager Scott Collins announced today that Sarah Johnson-Rios will become the Assistant City Manager – Administrative Services Director for the City of Morro Bay, beginning her work for the City in June.

PRESS RELEASE - City Wins Prestigious Budget Award

Morro Bay - In Late April 2021, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) announced the City of Morro Bay has received the GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget.

The City of Morro Bay Proposed FY 21-22 Operating and Capital Budgets is available online

The proposed Fiscal Year 2021/22 Operating and Capital Budgets is available for your review.

SLO County Moves to Yellow Tier of State’s Blueprint

San Luis Obispo County has met the requirements to advance from the Orange Tier into the less restrictive Yellow Tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, effective Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 8 a.m.

El Condado De SLO Se Mueve Al Nivel Amarillo Del Plan Del Estado

El Condado de San Luis Obispo ha cumplido con los requisitos para avanzar del Nivel Naranja al Nivel Amarillo menos restrictivo del Plan del Estado para una Economía Más Segura, a partir del miércoles 9 de junio de 2021 a las 8 a.m.

Number Changes for COVID-19 Phone Assistance Center

San Luis Obispo County’s COVID-19 Phone Assistance Center (PAC) number is changing to 805-781-5500. This is the regular phone number for the Public Health Department.

Cambios de número para el Centro de asistencia telefónica COVID-19

El número del Centro de asistencia telefónica (PAC) COVID-19 del condado de San Luis Obispo cambiará a 805-781-5500. Este es el número de teléfono habitual del Departamento de Salud Pública.

County of San Luis Obispo Mass Vaccine Clinics Complete Final Day

The County of San Luis Obispo’s mass vaccination clinics in Arroyo Grande, Paso Robles, and San Luis Obispo completed their final day of operations last Friday.

Clínicas de Vacunación Masiva del Condado de San Luis Obispo Completan el Día Final

Las clínicas de vacunación masiva del Condado de San Luis Obispo en Arroyo Grande, Paso Robles y San Luis Obispo completaron su último día de operaciones el viernes pasado.

COVID-19 Vaccine Available for SLO County Residents Age 12-15

San Luis Obispo County residents age 12 and older can now get vaccinated against COVID-19. Appointments are available at County community clinics and local pharmacies.

La vacuna COVID-19 ya está disponible para los residentes del condado de SLO de 12 a 15 años

Los residentes del condado de San Luis Obispo de 12 años o más ahora pueden vacunarse contra COVID-19. Las citas están disponibles en las clínicas comunitarias del condado y en las farmacias locales.

PRESS RELEASE - Morro Bay Fire Chief Steve Knuckles Announces Retirement

The City Council approved a temporary contract with Fire Chief Steve Knuckles for him to remain with the City as Fire Chief until July 31, 2021.

Major Vegetation Policies for Tree Removal and Protection

The City’s adopted Major Vegetation Guidelines prohibit the removal of major vegetation during bird nesting season. Annually bird nesting season runs from February 1st through June 30th, where tree removal is not allowed unless imminent danger i...

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: