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Disagreement with No More Tall Buildings proponents leaves Grover Beach unclear about state law compliance

As a controversial citizen-led measure to limit building heights in Grover Beach hurtles toward the November ballot, its advocates are at odds with city officials about following the will of the public or complying with state housing laws. The Grover Beach City Council unanimously agreed to submit the proposed ordinance to voters despite city staff alerting them that a successful ballot measure could result in reduced housing capacity. Councilmember Jules Tuggle told New Times…

Funding gap puts Cambria skate park project at another crossroads

After years of fundraising, planning, and anticipation, Cambria’s long-awaited skate park has reached the closest point yet to becoming a reality—only to hit another hurdle. The Cambria Community Services District will decide whether to move forward with construction after the project’s lowest bid came in higher than the funding currently available, leaving the skate park at least $175,000 short before accounting for unexpected construction costs. “The skate park remains an important community project, and the…


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