Harmless Odor and Taste in water

The City of Morro Bay receives State Water from the Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA), and typically once a year this water has harmless algae compounds called Geosmin. Geosmin is caused by high temperatures, which creates ideal conditions for blue-gre...

Concert in Cloisters Community Park, Sunday, Oct. 24th at 3 pm - POSTPONED

"Due to the potential for a significant rain event, the Concert in the Cloisters outdoor test concert scheduled for Sunday, October 24th at 3:00 pm, has been postponed. Given the unpredictable nature of Winter weather, the project team will be lookin...

City Council to Review Options for Morro Bay Power Plant “Stacks”

On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, City Council will consider options for the Morro Bay Power Plant (MBPP) exhaust stacks, commonly referred to as stacks.  Community members can review the staff report for the item by clicking on the Council agenda li...

Health Officer Issues Criteria for Lifting Order Requiring Masking in Indoor Public Places

The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department today issued criteria for lifting the current Health Officer Order requiring masking in all indoor public places.

Funcionario de salud emite criterios para levantar la máscara de lugares públicos en interiores

El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de San Luis Obispo emitió hoy los criterios para retirar al oficial de salud actual orden que requiere cubrebocas en todos los lugares públicos interiores.

PRESS RELEASE - 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP)

The Morro Bay City Council approved the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan during their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

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...

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...

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

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