San Luis Obispo County is facing tough decisions due to reduced state and federal funding. Critical homeless services are under threat, prompting officials to rely on community partners to maintain vital services. The county will reassess its budget at the Board of Supervisors meeting on May 20, ahead of formal hearings in June.
A new owner has taken over Central Coast Kayaks in Shell Beach, as Tom Riley shifts his focus to family and business ventures. The beloved kayaking company remains optimistic about its future.
SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 6:43 a.m., carrying 26 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The mission will also see the rocket’s first-stage booster land on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship in the Pacific Ocean.
Safety upgrades have been announced for the Lopez Project water system, following last month’s boil water notice due to E. coli detection. Improvements include replacing corroded sampling stations and upgrading aging infrastructure by May 30.
The Grover Beach Police Department has proposed a Social Host Ordinance to curb illegal fireworks use. The ordinance would impose fines of up to $1,000 per violation, with funds going toward enforcement efforts and equipment like drones.
Nonstop flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Las Vegas are making a comeback, as Alaska Airlines resumes the direct route on October 4th. The return of the route is expected to boost tourism, business, and local travel.
Source: https://www.ksby.com/homepage-showcase/morning-minute-spacex-launch-firework-ordnance-and-new-flights-coming-to-slo