Grover Beach

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 Grover Beach City Council unanimously voted to adopt a new ordinance regulating illegal fireworks, and will now hold property owners and tenants liable for any illegal firework activity on their property.

The City of Morro Bay is getting on board with San Luis Obispo County by changing its animal services laws.

A $2.3 million storm drain project in Grover Beach has been put on hold due to aging sewer infrastructure that city officials say must be addressed before construction can move forward. City council members this week discussed a proposed sewage rate increase that would help fund the necessary upgrades.

For the third year in a row, San Luis Obispo County has extended its shelter crisis declaration. The declaration saved a transitional housing program from a potential closure.

The City of Arroyo Grande has backed out of a wastewater treatment center that was expected to insulate the five-cities area in San Luis Obispo County from future drought. The project is called Central Coast Blue.

Cleanup crews were busy on West Grand Avenue and 9th Street on Thursday, clearing debris left in the tornado's wake.

The Grover Beach Police Department said several city residents received what they call “inflammatory and hateful” flyers on their doorsteps and vehicles. The department said the fliers promoted a website upholding the “European race.”

Grover Beach City Council has adopted a new ordinance aimed at regulating camping and vehicle habitation in an effort to address homelessness.

The City of Grover Beach just made it easier for homeowners to build Accessory Dwelling Units, by providing pre-approved construction plans.