Career and Technical Education Participation Growing
As we begin the new year, the question we should ask is, “How do we best prepare students for life after high school graduation? Nearly ten years ago, I was invited to present some of my research at symposiums hosted by Cambridge and Oxford Universities in the United...
Reflections and Resilience
The State of the Sheriff’s Office in 2025 By Ian Parkinson SLO County Sheriff Before I begin this column, I want to first wish everyone a very happy, safe, and prosperous 2025! That’s how I typically start my first column of the new year. And I see no reason to change...
Soup Season Bliss: Rustic Recipes and Healthy Habits for the New Year
By BeeWench Farm January is a popular time to start new habits, especially around eating. Healthier eating and losing weight are way harder than putting your phone down. A great way to get more veggies in your diet is with soups. I love having soup weekly and adding...
Morro Bay Life News Briefs
MORRO BAY City warns of suspicious door-to-door water treatment device sales The City of Morro Bay has been made aware of a concerning situation involving individuals knocking on doors and claiming to sell water treatment devices “from the state.” The city received...
Morro Bay January Events
January Events January 1 Polar Bear Plunge Avila Beach Pier 12 p.m. The 13th annual Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge is a celebration of fitness, nature, a New Year, camaraderie, and still having dessert. Polar Bear Dip Cayucos Pier 12 p.m. Take the plunge at their 45th...
New council seated, ending all-female board tenure
Election was the first time in town history that none of the council seats were contested Morro Bay's all-woman City Council was short-lived, as it passed the torch Dec. 10 to a new set of elected officials, two of whom are men. Outgoing Councilmembers Laurel Barton...
Morro Bay Rotary Hosts Annual Lighted Boat Parade and Santa House
Festive boats, holiday cheer, and family fun return to the Embarcadero The Morro Bay Rotary Lighted Boat Parade will illuminate the Embarcadero on Saturday, Dec. 7, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Fishing vessels, leisure boats, and yachts adorned with dazzling holiday lights...
County getting set for Vets Hall reopening
Original completion date was March 2024; now hall looks to open with reservation system in January With construction on rebuilding the Cayucos Vets Hall winding down, County Parks is ramping up for its eventual reopening and their takeover of the booking and...
DECEMBER EVENTS
November 7-January 6 Annual Winter Faire & Juried Craft Show Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present The Annual Winter Faire & Juried Craft Show, featuring a collection of exceptional paintings,...
35 Years of Joy: Sheriff’s Office celebrates holiday tradition with Christmas Bike Giveaway
By Sheriff Ian Parkinson Take a look at the calendar. Take a good long look. That’s right, the holidays are here. And as the holiday season arrives, we’re reminded of the power of community and generosity. At the Sheriff’s Office, we believe in doing our part to...
