When the concept of annexation or "merger" of Oceano with Grover Beach was presented as a solution for the impending fire services challenge facing Oceano,.
Supervisor Jimmy Paulding is exploring the possibility of Oceano joining the City of Grover Beach, which could bring more resources and local control to the area.
A politically fractured Oceano temporarily connected in an unintended way over a 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding initiative. Long an ideological battleground that witnessed bitter.