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March 2023 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineWe are preparing for another series of storms in San Luis Obispo County beginning on Thursday March 9th. Some areas, especially the north coast, could see from 3-5 inches of rain total through the weekend. Here are some ways to prepare for the storm:
February 2023 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineClean Up Week will be March 6th - March 10th. For Bulky Items (see the list below) you must call at LEAST one week prior to your collection day to schedule 805-543-0875 - Discounted pick up rates for Bulky Items are provided for those item.
December 2022 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineThe Chamber of Commerce is putting on the Community Christmas Tree Lighting! Join us Friday, December 9th 4:30pm – 8:00pm at the picnic area of the Red Barn, on the corner of Los Osos Valley Road and Palisades Avenue! We’ll have a cut Christmas tree, carols and light snacks! Bring the whole family, and an ornament if you would like to help decorate the tree!
July 2022 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineThis is a reminder that the LOCSD Board of Directors declared a Stage III Emergency in May 2015 with an allocation of 50 gallons per person per day. Given our current drought conditions, the Stage III prohibitions will help all residents meet these goals. Below are highlights of the key prohibitions and more details about the Stage III emergency and water conservation can be found on our website.
May 2022 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineThe Los Osos Community Services District provides quality water to a population of approximately 7,086 in Los Osos and Baywood Park area of the community.
April 2022 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineWeed abatement is almost here! Get prepared! Visit READYFORWILDFIRE.ORG for more information!
March 2022 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineThe water meter is an important tool for understanding and monitoring water use. Your water meter keeps track of how much water your household uses.
February 2022 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineJoin us on Tuesday February 15th at 5:30pm as the Parks and Recreation Committee discuss the revised Concept Plan for the Dog Park.
December 2021 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineThe Community Christmas Tree Lighting is back for 2021! Join us Friday, December 10th 5:30 – 6:45 at the picnic area of the Red Barn, on the corner of Los Osos Valley Road and Palisades Avenue! We’ll have a cut Christmas tree, carols and light snacks! Bring the kids!
November 2021 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineWhen I started working at the CSD a little over two years ago, the CSD’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (Committee) had two projects it was working on. The first was a pathway project that would connect Ferrell Avenue and the south end of 7th Street which was completed in June 2021, the other a Dog Park Concept Plan (Plan). The idea of building a Dog Park has been floating around since…
October 2021 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineThe Los Osos Community Services District invites all interested persons to attend Public Hearings on October 7, 2021 and November 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. online at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86456192412 relative to the following:
September 2021 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineWe are entering Fall and want to remind our residents to reduce their usage. If your landscape is established you may require less watering than already scheduled. We recommend watering established landscapes twice a week. Watering thoroughly, but infrequently, will help roots go deeper, resulting in more water–efficient, drought–tolerant plants. Newer plantings, vegetables, and potted plants may…
August 2021 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineThe Los Osos Community Services District invites all interested persons to attend Public Hearings on September 2, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room, located at 2122 9th St. Suite 106, Los Osos, California, relative to the following:
July 2021 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineLos Osos CSD and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is excited to announce the Ferrell Avenue Pathway Project is now complete. The Pathway connects the south end of 7th Street to Ferrell Avenue providing safe access for pedestrians and cyclist to the north and south sides of town.
June 2021 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineCalifornia continues to be in a drought. If you look at our county, we are in Severe Drought with some of the eastern portion in Extreme Drought conditions.
May 2021 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineThe Los Osos Community Service District water system service area customers will have an additional insert with their water bills in the months of May and June 2021. This insert is the Consumer Confidence Report for the 2020 calendar year. This report provides information about our water quality from laboratory analyses during the year. We test the drinking water quality for many constituents…
April 2021 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineWeed abatement is almost here! Get prepared! Visit READYFORWILDFIRE.ORG for more information!
March 2021 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineSpring has Sprung! Design a Drought-Tolerant Landscape For Your Home and more!
February 2021 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineMission County Disposal's annual Clean Up Week will be happening on March 1 - March 5, 2021. Please read the flyer for more details or call Mission County at 805-927-4995.
January 2021 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineOn December 11th, the District swore in Troy Gatchell as a new member of the Los Osos Community Services District Board of Directors. Director Gatchell said, "As an 8 year resident of Los Osos, I’m committed to the sustainability of our water basin and continued excellence in our community services. My time volunteering in Surfrider’s Know Your H20 organization gave me a unique perspective of the…
December 2020 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineOn December 15, 2020, the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors will consider the adoption of three important items that will shape the future of Los Osos. Those are the Los Osos Community Plan update (LOCP), the Growth Management Ordinance and the Resource Summary Report. The Los Osos Community Services District Board of Directors approved sending a letter to the Board of Supervisors to…
November 2020 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineThough the days may be still be warm, your lawn, trees and shrubs are sensing the change in the seasons and do not require as much water as they did just a month ago. The evenings are cooler and the days are getting shorter as we move towards winter. In fact, this time of year we recommend that you turn off your irrigation entirely and only water as needed. Reducing your irrigation schedule now…
October 2020 LOCSD ENEWS OnlineWater Conservation is a way of life here in Los Osos. Help us start the Fall and Winter months off by conserving water and change your programmable irrigtation. For more information on Water Conservation please see the District's Water Conservation Page.
September 2020 LOCSD ENEWS OnlinePreparing for a wildfire starts with three simple steps: Ready, Set, Go! Get these three wildfire preparation guides to have on hand as a quick reference for helping your family and property be safe in the event of a wildfire. You can get these guides at https://www.readyforwildfire.org/