-In 2011 we cycled from San Luis Obispo to Santa Monica (the SLOMo). -In 2012 we rode from Santa Cruz to SLO (along the scenic Big Sur coast)....

Cannon offices were filled with cheers and laughter as those attending Thursday’s Beer, Brats, and Backpacks played board games, filled up on bratwurst and brought in backpacks, notebooks, and other goods to donate to local school children. While Beer, Brats, and Bikes (BB&B) is a regular event hosted by Cannon for clients and employees, this was the first official “Beer,...

Cannon’s Well Worth It campaign was initiated in 2010 as a response to the critical need for clean water solutions in communities within Africa, South Asia, and other developing regions. In partnership with charity: water, Cannon holds several events throughout the year to raise funds for clean water projects. Among these, the Well Worth It Drive-Thru BBQ hosted each summer...

California remains highly vulnerable to water shortage this summer as ongoing climate issues plague the state with, historically, one of its most severe droughts. Though state-wide water usage has declined by 5% through May 2014 (ca.gov), water suppliers and government agencies continue to take efforts to increase water conservation. From campaigns raising conservation awareness in our communities to implementing a...

The City of McFarland operates a wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal facility considered vital to the community. As the On-Call Municipal Waste Water Engineer for the City of McFarland, Cannon has been involved in several projects surrounding the City’s treatment plant. These include a 20-year Master Plan and the conversion of a 160-acre vineyard into feed and fodder farming. The...

The City of Paso Robles and the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments are celebrating the successful completion of the Highway 46 and 101 Southbound Interchange project with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 14, 2014. The long awaited improvements will greatly enhance transportation efficiency for motorists and bicyclists throughout the area as they traverse between the Central Valley and...

In response to the events at Fukushima, Diablo Canyon and other nuclear power plants around the globe are improving emergency response preparedness. While the majority of DCPP’s emergency equipment can be airlifted to the plant from a remote location it is critical that the plant house required emergency equipment. In emergencies like a major earthquake, Diablo Canyon must have the...

The Public Works Officers’ Institute gathered in Sacramento for its annual meeting where winning entrees of the first-ever 2014 Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Project Awards were decided. In total six entrants, three cities and three counties, out of roughly 50 applications were selected as award winners along with several finalists. The City of Paso Robles was honored as one...

Cannon’s team of volunteers arrived at the beautiful downtown Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa to represent Well Worth It at Walk SLO. The event, sponsored by the Lifewater organization in support of World Water Day, is a local fragment of the global effort to combat inadequate water resources in underdeveloped communities. The annual fundraiser brings awareness to the water...

Cannon is hosting “Gear Up for Bike Month Expo!” This event was designed to bring local bicycle experts together with the local community to prepare for Bike Month in May. Representatives from Ride Share will be available to discuss events planned during Bike Month, along with representatives from the Bicycle Coalition and the SLO City Bike Committee. Other bike experts...