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Business Spotlight: Opera San Luis Obispo
What began as a small project is now becoming first opera company to produce a Disney musical at grand scale. In 1985, Opera San Luis Obispo (OSLO) began as a fun project started by soprano Dr. Jill Anderson and her friends to provide an outlet for performing opera music. Leading the company until 2008, Anderson, now the co-artistic director of Canzona Women’s Chorus, and her friends started with informal recitals at Linneas’ Cafe in SLO, developing more than 35 operas in 23 years.
Election season upon us
Morro Bay might have the busiest local ballot as the mayor and two council seats are up for election. Local registered voters can potentially see some familiar names, as well as newcomers, on their November Presidential Election ballots, as the official nomination period is well underway. County Clerk Elaina Cano,...
Discover the Art of Jewelry Wrapping at Art Center Morro Bay
MORRO BAY — Art Center Morro Bay is offering a new Jewelry Wrapping Workshop this summer. Join us on Saturday, July 20, from 1 to 3 p.m., and immerse yourself in the craft of creating stunning and unique pieces of wire-wrapped jewelry. Under the expert guidance of Li Li...
New Media Arts and Video Production Workshop with Robert Styles at Art Center Morro Bay
MORRO BAY — Art Center Morro Bay has announced a new addition to our summer program: the Media Arts/Video Production workshop with Robert Styles. This workshop is designed for students entering grades 6-12 and offers a comprehensive introduction to the basics of video production over three engaging days. Participants...
Kids Summer Camp at Art Center Morro Bay
MORRO BAY — This summer, Art Center Morro Bay is presenting an opportunity for young artists to delve into the world of Process Art, focusing on the joy of creating and discovering. Under the expert guidance of Kathryn, students will be encouraged to explore a variety of materials and techniques designed to ignite their confidence and imagination.
Locally made backyard barbeque
Another wonderful and easy snack in the summer heat is watermelon. I love to have it cut up and available in the fridge and I’ve also frozen some pieces for a refreshing treat. It’s perfect for teething babies and kids who need to cool off from playing outside. The cucumber watermelon salad is so refreshing in the summer and can be served alongside anything you are grilling up or take it along as a snack, lunch, or delicious potluck side.
Business Spotlight: YSLASH Carocha’s Gallery & Art Studios
Celebrating one year of business in sharing the love and joy of painting. Painting since a child, Carocha enjoyed creating art as years went on, and then in her home studio in Hollywood. Onceshe visited Morro Bay six years ago, she says she “completely fell in love with this city.” So when she came across a commercial studio in town, she jumped at the opportunity and started YSLASH Carocha’s Gallery & Art Studios, opening it on May 20, 2023.
Paso Robles commemorates D-Day with inaugural Sherman’s Legacy Flight
Local veterans honored in special flight honoring Sherman Smoot’s legacy and the bravery of all veterans. Thursday, June 6, marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day — when United States military and other allies landed on the beaches of Normandy in France and led to the liberation of France from the Nazis, which served as a turning point in World War II. This year also marked the first Sherman’s Legacy Flight, a commemorative event dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Sherman Smoot.
Diablo citizens’ panel discusses re-use of plant site
Handful of options looked at during meeting on May 22. A citizens’ panel on the decommissioning of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant heard potential re-use scenarios for one portion of the expansive coastal lands, with a handful of options being looked at. And from the presentations offered by the experts, energy-related uses could play a large role.
San Luis Obispo County law enforcement agencies welcome new officers
Recruits graduated from Allan Hancock College’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy on June 5. Police departments in San Luis Obispo County have gained three more officers this month following their graduation on Wednesday, June 5, from the Allan Hancock College’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy in Lompoc. The graduating Class...
Second wind farm testing begins July 2
Ocean Winds announced the start of underwater surveys for its Golden State Wind Project. A second company has been green-lighted to start sound wave surveys of the ocean floor in advance of installing offshore floating wind energy turbines. Ocean Winds, one of three companies that won leases in the so-called...
Peace of Mind Medical Massage Therapy
Holistically easing pain and discomfort at the hands of Andrea Sherrill. Andrea Sherrill started her career in the medical field as a certified nurse and soon realized after 10 years she wanted to pursue helping others in a more holistic approach. Studying to become a board and California state approved massage therapist in 1996 at Touch Therapy Institute, Andrea was able to encompass both her knowledge in the medical field to an all-inclusive medical massage practice. Andrea first started her massage practice while living in the San Fernando Valley, and when she moved to the Central Coast in 2013, she took a hiatus to do nursing and further her education in the healing arts.
Cal Fire opens new Cayucos station
Cayucos Station 11 was completed in November 2023, and took over a year to build. Cal Fire dedicated its new seasonal fire station just in time to put it to good use, while the old station gets a facelift. Toni Davis, fire prevention specialist and public information officer for Cal...
Wind company withdraws permit waiver application
Atlas Wind sought a ‘de minimis waiver’ from the normal Coastal Development Permit process. One of three offshore wind energy companies pulled a permit waiver application from consideration by the Coastal Commission and will instead apply for a full permit and review. Atlas Wind, which is the LLC...
Coalesce Bookstore celebrates 50 years of business
Linna Thomas grew up in Washington and earned her teaching degree, but once she and her friend, Janet Brown, found out that other friends were taking a boat trip down the coast, they followed them to Morro Bay and decided to stay. The two women had dreamed of owning a...
Joint committee on fisheries and aquaculture holds hearing
Inclusive meeting brings out varying opinions on wind power and its effects on fish, jobs, and local communities. In December, the federal government leased five offshore wind areas along California’s coast, including three off the coast of San Luis Obispo County. There was a hearing with the joint committee on fisheries and aquaculture to hold offshore wind at the State Capital on May 17.
Little motel project with big views underway
Earthwork is well underway on a project to demolish an old motel and replace it with a six-unit motel development with a fantastic view of the Morro Bay Harbor and the iconic Morro Rock. The property was once the 17-room Harbor View Motor Lodge before a huge storm in March...
City, county working on Quintana Homeless Project
Feature Image: A homeless woman sits along Quintana Road amid belongings that were bagged up for disposal during a homeless encampment cleanup by City and State officials on May 29. Photo by Neil Farrell. Recently, the City of Morro Bay and state officials conducted a cleanup of homeless encampments along...
Group voices opposition to proposed battery facility
Citizens for Estero Bay Preservation believes project would be unsafe for environment and community. With the impending proposal from Vistra Corporation to build a battery storage facility to make use of the former Morro Bay Power Plant property, there are opinions against it. Citizens for Estero Bay Preservation (CEBP) believe it would be a disservice and unsafe for the environment and community.
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