The sanctuary’s official designation celebrated the protection of 4,543 square miles, making it America’s 17th national marine sanctuary.
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Central Coast celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with historic designation of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Central Coast community gathered in Pismo Beach to witness the official designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.
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SLO City set to begin flood preparation for Prefumo Creek
On Sept. 26, the City of San Luis Obispo announced its plan for an emergency project for Prefumo Creek to prevent flooding in time for the upcoming rain season. The city will work with contractors to remove debris and vegetation from around Los Osos Valley Road beginning in October or November, according to a recent […]
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“It’s their land”: Chumash Tribe one step closer to Central Coast marine sanctuary
On a foggy morning in Morro Bay, sea otters summersault in the harbor while fishermen heave gear onto their boats. Across the water, surfers rip across silver-blue waves. The Chumash can sometimes be seen climbing Morro Rock — one of many sacred sites along the bay. This coastline may soon be protected by the federal […]
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San Luis Obispo faces heat advisory with critical fire weather watch this week
A heat advisory was in place in San Luis Obispo Tuesday until 5 p.m. with temperatures having reached a high of 97 degrees, according to the National Weather Service (NSW). Although the heat advisory ended Tuesday evening, temperatures are expected to remain in the high 80s to mid-90s for the rest of the week. San […]