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The Diablo Canyon nuclear plant in San Luis Obispo County.

Feds Give OK for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant to Operate Past 2025

by Mackenzie Shuman for The San Luis Obispo Tribune March 2, 2023 | 6:45 pmMarch 3, 2023 | 11:30 am

Decision by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission means the plant in San Luis Obispo County could remain in operation as much as another 20 years

Federal Regulators Tell PG&E to Submit New Application for Diablo Canyon License Renewal to Stay Open

by Mackenzie Shuman for The San Luis Obispo Tribune January 27, 2023 | 1:33 pmJanuary 27, 2023 | 1:33 pm

Search teams wade through mud and debris looking for 5-year-old Kyle Doan, who disappeared Jan. 9 near San Miguel when he was carried away by floodwaters.

Search Continues in San Luis Obispo County for Boy Swept Away in Flood Waters

by Mackenzie Shuman for The San Luis Obispo Tribune January 13, 2023 | 12:43 pmJanuary 13, 2023 | 12:47 pm

offshore wind turbines Ocean Winds project

Morro Bay Offshore Wind Lease Auction is Done. Now What?

by Mackenzie Shuman for The San Luis Obispo Tribune December 12, 2022 | 10:57 amDecember 12, 2022 | 10:57 am

This photo shows Hywind Scotland, the worlds first floating wind farm, which is operated by Equinor.

5 Companies Win California Offshore Wind Energy Leases With $757M in Bids

by Mackenzie Shuman for The San Luis Obispo Tribune December 8, 2022 | 10:05 amDecember 8, 2022 | 9:08 am

The federal government funding to keep Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant running is conditional on PG&E getting the facility relicensed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Biden Administration Gives PG&E $1.1 Billion to Keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Running

by Mackenzie Shuman for The San Luis Obispo Tribune November 21, 2022 | 10:29 am

Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant owned by PG&E was originally planned to scheduled to shut down its two nuclear reactors in 2024 and 2025 but may pursue staying open longer.

PG&E Takes First Big Step to Keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant Running

by Mackenzie Shuman for The San Luis Obispo Tribune November 1, 2022 | 3:26 pm

A rendering shows how the SeaWell desalination buoy would look from the surface of the water. A new proposal would test the system off Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Floating Desalination Buoy Could Provide Water to Vandenberg Space Force Base

by Mackenzie Shuman for The San Luis Obispo Tribune September 19, 2022 | 4:11 pm

Feds Give PG&E More Time to Apply for Funds to Keep Diablo Canyon Power Plant Open in SLO County

by Mackenzie Shuman for The San Luis Obispo Tribune July 5, 2022 | 10:50 am

A large pump feeds water from a well to sprinklers along Highway 166 in the Cuyama Valley, creating a scene of lush, green farms butting up against brown hills.

Cuyama Valley Groundwater Fight Pits Small Farmers Against World’s Largest Carrot Growers

by Mackenzie Shuman for The San Luis Obispo Tribune July 2, 2022 | 7:38 pm

Air tankers, helicopters and ground crews battle the Camino Fire south of Lopez Lake near Arroyo Grande. The blaze was 65% contained on Thursday.

Firefighters Reach 65% Containment on 375-Acre Camino Fire in Rural SLO County

by Mackenzie Shuman for The San Luis Obispo Tribune June 30, 2022 | 12:06 pm

A steady stream of vehicles entered the Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area for the July 4, 2021, holiday weekend.

Some Restrictions Temporarily Lifted at Oceano Dunes State Park

by Mackenzie Shuman for The San Luis Obispo Tribune December 21, 2021 | 8:25 pm

Jean Davidson, an assistant professor at Cal Poly, worked with other faculty and students to conduct large-scale COVID-19 saliva tests on campus.

Cal Poly Faculty Created Their Own Test to Track COVID Cases — Now It’s Going to Market

by Mackenzie Shuman for The San Luis Obispo Tribune December 16, 2021 | 5:13 pm

Sign at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CSU Forcing Cal Poly to Switch from Quarters to Semesters

by Mackenzie Shuman for The San Luis Obispo Tribune October 20, 2021 | 12:13 pm