Morro Bay, Calif. – City Manager Scott Collins has appointed Amy Watkins to serve as the City’s Police Chief. Chief Watkins had served as the interim Police Chief since December 31, 2022, following the retirement of former Police Chief…

MORRO BAY RECEIVES GFOA RECOGNITION FOR ITS FINANCIAL BUDGETING AND REPORTING The City of Morro Bay has been granted two significant awards for its transparency in financial budgeting and reporting. The Government Finance Officers Association of…

You're Invited: Get an inside look at the new Water Resources Center on Thursday, Feb. 23! Visit informative booths and check out Public Works equipment and vehicles. Join City staff as they guide visitors around the facility. Attendees may sign…

City Manager Announces Departure to Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo Morro Bay City Manager, Scott Collins, announced today that he will be leaving the City in early March 2023. Mr. Collins has accepted the position of Executive Director for…

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Due to storm delays, the start date for the Road Repair Project has been rescheduled to begin on Monday, January 23rd. Drivers are advised that temporary, short delays will occur on various Morro Bay streets due to the City’s Pavement…

Morro Bay, CA – The City of Morro Bay recently completed a critical test for the recycled water component of its Water Reclamation Facility Program. With the recently completed construction of Injection Well No. 1, the City was able to perform…

On Friday, January 20, the American Red Cross in cooperation with the City of Morro Bay and the County of San Luis Obispo will be opening a shelter for residents who have been displaced due to the recent storms and flooding. The shelter will be…

The City has placed dumpsters and sand at multiple locations in the city for residents. Sand can be found at the City Library parking lot off of Shasta Avenue and at Cloister Park parking lot. Sandbags can be purchased at Miners or any other…

If your home or other private property was damaged in the major storm that hit Morro Bay on 1/9/2023, please report that to SLO County at www.recoverslo.org (through the form provided on the website). The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)…

President Biden signed into law the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus bill late last week. Included in the bill is $1.5 million to support the City of Morro Bay's North T-Pier project. The T-pier supports commercial fishing, U.S. Coast Guard, Morro Bay…

Morro Bay City Manager, Scott Collins, announced today that he is appointing Ted Schiafone as the City’s new Harbor Director. Mr. Collins selected Ted following a comprehensive interview process that included interviews with community…

City Manager Scott Collins named Rebecca (Becka) Kelly as interim Harbor Director upon Harbor Director Eric Endersby's retirement on December 23, 2022. Becka Kelly has been with the City of Morro Bay since 2006 when she joined the City as a Harbor…

The City of Morro Bay is accepting applications to fill current and upcoming 2023 Advisory Body vacancies. Application and eligibility information is available on the City Clerk’s Advisory Body webpage or by contacting the City Clerk’s…

City Manager Announces Amy Watkins To Serve As Interim Police Chief, Effective December 31, 2022 In anticipation of current Police Chief Jody Cox’s upcoming retirement on December 30, 2022, City Manager Scott Collins has appointed Amy…

City Manager’s Update When new Morro Bay Mayor Carla Wixom and new City Councilmembers Zara Landrum and Cyndee Edwards were sworn into office on December 13, 2022, joining current members Laurel Barton and Jen Ford, they formed Morro…

Due to anticipated weather, wind, and the safety of our boaters and public, the Lighted Boat Parade has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 10th at 6:30 pm. If weather intervenes next Saturday, the lighted boat parade will be canceled until next…