Morro Bay Power Plant Ownership May Change Hands
Synopsis: The Morro Bay Power Plant has been sold again, this time to a corporation that says it has no grandiose plans for the old plant on the 103-acre site. But NRG says it will say more as soon as the deal is done. Read More
Wastewater Treatment Plant Moves Forward
A crucial step in the development of a multi-million dollar new wastewater treatment plant, which will directly impact Morro Bay and Cayucos residents through higher sewer rates and major capital costs that could compete with basic services in Morro Bay like water, recreation, police and fire, is ready to be taken this month when the environmental impact report (EIR) for the planned new plant is scheduled to be released to the public. Read More
Morro Bay's Disenfranchised Voters
Morro Bay residents have long complained that the city staff, not the City Council, actually runs Morro Bay. This disenfranchises Morro Bay voters, who can only vote for the mayor and Council members, and not for staff. Residents allege that staff members sometimes overstep their authority and make decisions without seeking appropriate direction from the Council. Read More
Graffiti Vandals Arrested
The three men who made a video of themselves spray- painting boulders at Morro Rock in late April of this year have been arrested and charged with felony vandalism. Gustavo Alejandro Franco, 24, Mauricio Martinez, 19, and Eduardo Antonio Mata, 19, all of San Luis Obispo, are the brain trust trio that posted the video of their criminal idocy on You Tube for the world to see. Read More from Previous Issue |
Morro Bay Library Begins 25th Year With New Outlook
The Morro Bay Library has settled its long-running lease dispute with the city, seen its new librarian resign, been assigned a successor and now maybe things will calm down in its 25th birthday year. Read More |
New Information Casts More Doubt on Redevelopment Study
The City of Morro Bay might have avoided wasting more than the $80 thousand dollars spent on the 2009 Redevelopment Feasibility study, had the City Council known of a court decision issued in 2008. Read More |
Wastewater Treatment Plant Issue Divides Candidates
The Morro Bay/Cayucos wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) upgrade is emerging as a key issue in the Morro Bay mayoral race. Read More |
Dial-A-Ride Cutbacks Hearing
A special hearing to review the curb-to-curb transportation service that some Morro Bay seniors rely on heavily has been called for Wednesday, September 15, after complaints were registered about the cutbacks in the Dial-A-Ride program that were approved by the Morro Bay City Council as part of the 2010-2011 budget. Read More |
Morro Bay City Salaries Disclosed
The City of Morro Bay has posted the salaries of employee positions on its website, showing that city manager Andrea Lueker tops the list at $155,354. The disclosures came after state Controller John Chiang moved to require all cities and counties to divulge their staff salaries. Read More |
Funds Raised to Pay for Mural at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History
Now Let's
Help Restore "Seasons Come & Go"
Yesterday (September 1st) when this issue of the Journal was made available, an article in this space requested help in raising the last $1,000 needed to complete the mural being painted at the Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay. A donor has come forward with the full amount. We would like to thank them for their generosity.
Now, let's turn our thoughts and pocketbooks to another project, the gorgeous sculpture by Mark Greenway, "Seasons Come Seasons Go," that sits at the entrance to the museum. Completed in August of 2002, it is a tribute to life in the estuary. As you can see from the photos below, it originally depicted a Native American releasing a Peregrine Falcons from his uplifted hands. Unfortunately, a person(s) of no character even fewer brain cells used considerable force to steal the Peregrine. It needs to be replaced (the Peregrine, not the thief).
The sculpture is obviously still a beautiful piece, but let's see if we can help fulfill another art-related need for the museum.
To help restore this gorgeous sculpture, click here. Believe me, every dollar will be appreciated.
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