Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Luis Obispo County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in environment
Offshore drilling opposition funding
The county is spending $25,000 to join Santa Cruz County's coordinated opposition to new offshore drilling and seabed mining off California's coast. Supervisors want accountability on how the funds are used.
Lopez Dam litigation costs keep climbing
Another $1.1 million was poured into defending the county against the SLO Coastkeeper lawsuit over Lopez Dam — Peschong voted yes 'under protest,' worrying ratepayers will ultimately foot the bill.
Diablo Canyon relicensing debate
The county joined a coalition pressing for the nuclear plant to run to 2045. Supporters tout jobs, grid reliability and tax revenue; opponents, including state legislators, want safety questions answered and SB 931 mitigation funding secured first.
Diablo Canyon 2045 Coalition
The county joined a coalition pressing for the nuclear plant to run to 2045. Supporters tout jobs, grid reliability and tax revenue; opponents, including state legislators, want safety questions answered and SB 931 mitigation funding secured first.
Arroyo Grande Creek levee flood study begins
A $918,000 study with Verdantas will look at flood alternatives for the aging Arroyo Grande Creek levees that protect communities downstream.
Biosolids land application moratorium extension
The county extended its ban on spreading treated sewage sludge on land for three more years while a permanent ordinance is developed. This affects rural residents concerned about water and soil contamination.
Paso Robles groundwater basin management
Two related items: a status report on Sustainable Groundwater Management Act compliance in the Paso Robles Basin, and a hearing on a fallowed land registry supporting a program that repurposes irrigated farmland to reduce groundwater pumping.
Boil Water Advisory
If you live in the Five Cities area, don’t drink tap water without boiling it first—county officials found contaminants in water samples. That means your coffee, cooking, and daily water use are affected until further notice.