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Last year's funds were used to build affordable housing apartments in SLO.

SLO County seeks public input on spending $15 million in federal funds

Amanda Wernik

San Luis Obispo County is asking for input on how to spend $15 million in federal funding. The County will hold several in-person and virtual workshops to gather community feedback.

Public comment on Morro Bay Offshore Wind Energy Area reveals locals’ concerns, hopes for project

Benjamin Purper

A potential renewable energy game-changer for California could be coming soon to the Central Coast: floating offshore wind turbines in a 376-square-mile area of ocean off of San Luis Obispo County’s coastline.

Environment and Energy

Public comment on Morro Bay Offshore Wind Energy Area reveals locals’ concerns, hopes for project

Benjamin Purper

A potential renewable energy game-changer for California could be coming soon to the Central Coast: floating offshore wind turbines in a 376-square-mile area of ocean off of San Luis Obispo County’s coastline.

Last day for public input on federal plan to expand offshore oil drilling

March 9 is the last day to publicly comment on the Trump Administration's intent to open up the California coast to oil and gas exploration. The deadline…

Government and Politics

Update: Public gets one more chance to sound off on Phillips 66 rail project

UPDATE: Thursday, February 25, 2016The public hearing over whether Phillips 66 can increase the number of oil shipments by train along the Central Coast…