Morro Bay, Calif. – City Manager Scott Collins has appointed Amy Watkins to serve as the City’s Police Chief. Chief Watkins had served as the interim Police Chief since December 31, 2022, following the retirement of former Police Chief…

MORRO BAY RECEIVES GFOA RECOGNITION FOR ITS FINANCIAL BUDGETING AND REPORTING The City of Morro Bay has been granted two significant awards for its transparency in financial budgeting and reporting. The Government Finance Officers Association of…

You're Invited: Get an inside look at the new Water Resources Center on Thursday, Feb. 23! Visit informative booths and check out Public Works equipment and vehicles. Join City staff as they guide visitors around the facility. Attendees may sign…

City Manager Announces Departure to Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo Morro Bay City Manager, Scott Collins, announced today that he will be leaving the City in early March 2023. Mr. Collins has accepted the position of Executive Director for…

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Due to storm delays, the start date for the Road Repair Project has been rescheduled to begin on Monday, January 23rd. Drivers are advised that temporary, short delays will occur on various Morro Bay streets due to the City’s Pavement…

Morro Bay, CA – The City of Morro Bay recently completed a critical test for the recycled water component of its Water Reclamation Facility Program. With the recently completed construction of Injection Well No. 1, the City was able to perform…

On Friday, January 20, the American Red Cross in cooperation with the City of Morro Bay and the County of San Luis Obispo will be opening a shelter for residents who have been displaced due to the recent storms and flooding. The shelter will be…

The City has placed dumpsters and sand at multiple locations in the city for residents. Sand can be found at the City Library parking lot off of Shasta Avenue and at Cloister Park parking lot. Sandbags can be purchased at Miners or any other…

If your home or other private property was damaged in the major storm that hit Morro Bay on 1/9/2023, please report that to SLO County at www.recoverslo.org (through the form provided on the website). The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)…

President Biden signed into law the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus bill late last week. Included in the bill is $1.5 million to support the City of Morro Bay's North T-Pier project. The T-pier supports commercial fishing, U.S. Coast Guard, Morro Bay…

Morro Bay City Manager, Scott Collins, announced today that he is appointing Ted Schiafone as the City’s new Harbor Director. Mr. Collins selected Ted following a comprehensive interview process that included interviews with community…

City Manager Scott Collins named Rebecca (Becka) Kelly as interim Harbor Director upon Harbor Director Eric Endersby's retirement on December 23, 2022. Becka Kelly has been with the City of Morro Bay since 2006 when she joined the City as a Harbor…

The City of Morro Bay is accepting applications to fill current and upcoming 2023 Advisory Body vacancies. Application and eligibility information is available on the City Clerk’s Advisory Body webpage or by contacting the City Clerk’s…

City Manager Announces Amy Watkins To Serve As Interim Police Chief, Effective December 31, 2022 In anticipation of current Police Chief Jody Cox’s upcoming retirement on December 30, 2022, City Manager Scott Collins has appointed Amy…

City Manager’s Update When new Morro Bay Mayor Carla Wixom and new City Councilmembers Zara Landrum and Cyndee Edwards were sworn into office on December 13, 2022, joining current members Laurel Barton and Jen Ford, they formed Morro…

Due to anticipated weather, wind, and the safety of our boaters and public, the Lighted Boat Parade has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 10th at 6:30 pm. If weather intervenes next Saturday, the lighted boat parade will be canceled until next…

The Public Health Department is hosting four more pop-up vaccine clinics across San Luis Obispo County to help protect residents from influenza and COVID-19. These events were originally scheduled to end in mid-November but have been extended to…

The City of Morro Bay is accepting applications to fill current and upcoming 2023 Advisory Body vacancies. Application and eligibility information is available on the City Clerk’s Advisory Body webpage or by contacting the City Clerk’s…

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Learn about the City’s Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget The City’s is making key investments in services, infrastructure improvements and savings. For more information about the budget, please link to the budget homepage here:…

Come Celebrate Filipino American History Month on Oct. 22, 2022 at 11am at Coleman Beach The public is encouraged to attend a family fun and festive event on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 at 11am at Coleman Beach, as the Central Coast Chapter of the…

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The Public Health Department is hosting pop-up clinics across San Luis Obispo County throughout October to help protect residents from viruses likely to circulate widely in the community this winter: influenza and COVID-19. Additional…

Morro Bay, CA – The Morro Bay Fire Department recently received outside funding to help replace critical safety equipment. Through the American Rescue Plan Act, which provided funding to state and local governments, the Fire Department…

The City is launching the Wayfinding sign project this week, concluding in early November 2022. The $200,000 project, funded through the economic development fund, will bring 40 – 50 new wayfinding and parking signs to town to help orient…

Notice: Striping and pavement marking work at the Morro Bay Blvd. Roundabout is scheduled for Wednesday, September 21st early morning. Please drive with caution and observe traffic control in place. If you have any questions, please contact Dale…

City Manager’s Update September 9, 2022 As you may have heard, the City currently has two large projects under review for permits: the Vistra Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project located at 1290 Embarcadero and the residential…

Morro Bay, Calif. – Harbor Director Eric Endersby announced his retirement with the City of Morro Bay effective December 23, 2022. The City will conduct a full recruitment for his successor, while maintaining continuity of leadership of the…

Notice: Fiber Optics Installation Fiber Optics Installation Notice: The company Astound/Wave is installing new fiber optics overhead lines on existing utility poles throughout the City. For more information, please contact the Engineering Division…

The State encourages residents to reduce their electricity use from 5 pm to 9 pm starting September 6th – Saturday 10th. Energy conservation during Flex Alerts is key to protecting grid reliability and preventing rotating outages. For more…

The US House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources is hosting a field hearing of offshore wind on September 8, 2022 at the Morro Bay Community Center at 10am PST. The hearing will be livestreamed on the Committee's YouTube page. …

Come share your input on the future of the Morro Bay Power Plant property! The City will be holding a Community Workshop for the Morro Bay Power Plant Master Plan. The Workshop will be Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 6 pm-830 pm at the Veterans…

Morro Bay, Calif. – Today, the Department of the Interior announced the award of $9.3 million to the City of Morro Bay for its Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) project. This federal funding is part of President Biden’s Bipartisan…

The City is currently accepting applications for community grants. Applications are due by 5:00 PM, Friday September 2, 2022 and should be submitted to City Hall, c/o City Manager. Applications may be emailed to [email protected], mailed or…

Building Division releases Draft Electrification Code & Survey In alignment with the City's General Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Short-Term City goals, the Building Division has recently developed a draft Electrification Code that would…

As you may have heard, the City currently has two large projects under review for permits: the Vistra Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project located at 1290 Embarcadero and the residential subdivision of the 3300 Panorama property. As these…

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The City of Morro Bay is accepting applications for the following Advisory Bodies: Citizens Oversight/Finance Advisory Committee, Harbor Advisory Board, Public Works Advisory Board and Recreation and Parks Commission. The deadline for application…

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New fiber optic cables will be installed along South Bay Blvd. from within the Morro Bay City limits, to Santa Ysabel Avenue to Los Osos. Work will be located mostly in the bike lane and on the road shoulder. Construction for the work within San…

San Luis Obispo, CA—San Luis Obispo County children under age five will now be able to get vaccine protection against COVID-19. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and Western…

A Notice of Preparation (NOP) has been prepared to notify agencies and interested parties that the City as Lead Agency is preparing a Project EIR pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the proposed 600-megawatt (MW) Morro…

The City of Morro Bay has extended the application deadline to apply for the following Advisory Bodies: Citizens Oversight/Finance Advisory Committee, Harbor Advisory Board, and Recreation and Parks Commission. The deadline for application…

Morro Bay, CA – City Manager Scott Collins released the City’s Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Budget, which funds all City services and 23 capital projects from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The budget makes key investments in…

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After four months of pipeline construction on South Bay Boulevard as part of the City of Morro Bay Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Pipelines, South Bay Boulevard at Highway 1 has been reopened! The WRF Program is the largest-ever City…