Starting July 9, wastewater rates in Grover Beach will go up by 17.8% each year for the next five years. That’s about $2.28 more per month for a typical single-family home.

The Los Osos Groundwater Basin—the sole source of water for the community—has been under pressure for decades, challenged by overuse, seawater intrusion, and California’s persistent droughts. This week, local officials took stock of the situation as the District released its annual water report.

The settlement reduces the original 1,400-unit project’s size by about 230 units. It also cuts affordable housing in half from 156 units to 78.

The newly renovated Dog Park includes fencing around three acres of the property with separate areas for small and large dogs, new pathways, play structures for the dogs drinking fountains with dog bowls and upgraded turf areas.

San Luis Obispo County is updating its hazard mitigation plan and wants input from the public. The goal is to better prepare for natural disasters over the next five years.

Santa Barbara County is seeking a prohousing designation from the state– a move that could unlock more funding for local housing and infrastructure projects.

In a move that could reshape the city’s housing landscape, the Salinas City Council has repealed three tenant protection ordinances—rolling back rules on rent control, just cause evictions, and tenant harassment.

A $14 million infrastructure project to replace the Traffic Way Bridge in Arroyo Grande is underway.

A family living at San Luis Ranch filed a civil lawsuit claiming their home is uninhabitable due to safety and health hazards including structural instability, toxic mold and defective plumbing.

San Luis Obispo County is seeking public input on a proposed Corridor Plan to improve Pier Avenue in Oceano. People can leave comments on an interactive map until the end of the business week.