San Luis Obispo supervisors deny appeal over Harbor Terrace project
On June 16, Michael Kidd and his Concerned Citizens for Avila army rallied as hard as they could against a proposed redevelopment of 32 acres in the hills above the Port San Luis Harbor District, but couldn’t stop more than a decade of momentum behind the project. The proposed $20 million development could include up Read More →
San Luis Obispo County thirsty for desalination partnership
California’s continued drought is helping build the case for costly desalination plant reboots and entirely new projects up and down the coast. In San Luis Obispo County, Third District Supervisor Adam Hill said a possible plan to use excess desalinated water production capacity at the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant to replenish south county aquifers Read More →
Small beachside town seeks developer with the right touch
The Port San Luis Harbor District has released a request for proposals from qualified companies interested in taking on the redevelopment of the 32-acre RV resort and campground known as Harbor Terrace.
South Coast firms launch statewide hotel building spree with Pismo project
Two Santa Barbara firms are backing a 30-year veteran of the hospitality development market and his plans to build out hotels along the California coast, with the first test project taking shape in Pismo Beach.
Avila schoolhouse tasting room changing hands amid Ch 7. filing
The Salisbury Vineyards tasting room in a historic old schoolhouse in Avila Valley has closed amid a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, and a new venue will open there in June under the banner of newcomer Biddle Ranch Vineyard.
Santa Barbara firms team up to buy Avila Beach hotel project
The project, which has not yet started to wind its way through what will likely be a lengthy entitlement process, is the second investment by Somera Management and Postcard Properties in south SLO County.
Even with tighter security, cities keep positive spin on Amgen Tour
North America’s largest bike race will be making stops in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties next month, bringing plenty of visitors and national attention to the region.
