Morro Bay city councilmembers are back from a recent trip to the State Capitol where they advocated for the city’s interests.

Morro Bay resident Rachel Wilson pointed to that study as another reason to ban battery plants in Morro Bay, where the city should protect the estuary, the Pacific Flyway and other vibrant ecosystems.

Morro Bay has ample seafood spots cuddled up next to the water and tables with a view of the estuary and bay. But one spot gives you a little something extra. On a winter day, the sun heats up the ...

A rendering illustrates how a proposed 22-acre battery storage plant would look at the site of the Morro Bay Power Plant’s old oil tanks. Courtesy rendering In the wake of the fire at Moss ...

The road from your house winds along the Morro Bay Estuary before merging with Highway ... and an example of taking something brilliant and making it sublime, like John Coltrane covering ...

After a fire at a Monterey County battery storage facility, scientists say high levels of heavy metals were found at a nearby ...

“That’s part of why the festival is held in January.” Faylla Chapman, a volunteer with the Morro Bay Bird Festival, leads a group of birders on a tour of an estuary. (Pat Pemberton/Courthouse News) ...

In the wake of the fire at Moss Landing, the Morro Bay City Council took a step to push back on any plans to build a similar battery plant on its waterfront. The Morro Bay City Council voted ...

Originally published in 2015 and updated for 2025 Marine life, clean beaches and budget-friendly lodging and attractions make Morro Bay a good choice for a family vacation on California’s ...