Would SLO County’s economy survive? Reprint of The Tribune Editorial Board February 24, 2021 Once again, the popular Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area is in jeopardy. The state Coastal Commission staff recommends closing the entire 3,500-acre park to off-road vehicles within five years to protect the sensitive dunes environment — which includes several rare … [Read more...]
Native Community Action Council Celebrates Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
January 21, 2021 The Native Community Action Council celebrated the Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons entry into force by gathering in Las Vegas at the Federal Courthouse to hold banners affirming the entry into force of the treaty. The treaty was approved by the 193-member U.N. General Assembly on July 7, 2017 by a vote of 122 in favor, the Netherlands opposed, and … [Read more...]
SLO Mothers for Peace Accuses PG&E of Negligence and Violation of Regulations in Maintenance of Aging Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant
Mothers for Peace filed a strong objection to an August 12, 2020 “exigent” (urgent) License Amendment Request (LAR) by Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). PG&E has received permission from the NRC to assess and repair suspected degraded safety-related cooling pipes on Diablo Canyon Unit 1 while the plant continues … [Read more...]
Removal of Trees in City of San Luis Obispo
The SLO Tree Committee will be reviewing the removal of 206 onsite trees as part of a mixed-use project located at 650 Tank Farm Road. 169 (or 82%) of the 206 trees have been determined to be either in good or in moderate condition. A view of this mature grove of trees taken from Tank Farm Road. An aerial view of the site and a site plan of the proposed building … [Read more...]
Earth Day Network’s President Responds to Paris Agreement Withdrawal
Published on: 11/4/19 5:13 PM Statement from Earth Day Network President Kathleen Rogers in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement confirming U.S. plans to withdraw from the Paris Agreement Today’s announcement by President Trump to begin the formal process of leaving the Paris Climate Change Agreement should concern Americans … [Read more...]
Climate Change Taking Drastic Toll On Our Oceans
See The Impact Of Carbon Emissions From Shore To The Deep Sea June 10, 2019 The massive amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that have entered our atmosphere since the Industrial Era began in the 18th century have had significant effects on the world’s oceans. Solar energy striking Earth is either reflected back into space or absorbed and then … [Read more...]
Save Our Downtown Action for January 2019
Save Our Downtown, a concerned citizens action group, would like to inform city residents of San Luis Obispo of upcoming meetings and issues related to growth and development. The next meeting of the Save Our Downtown group will be held on Monday, January 14, 2019 @ 3:00 P.M. at Petra's Mediterranean Pizza and Grill, 1210 Higuera Street in SLO. On Tuesday, January 15, … [Read more...]
