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Romance is in the air at the Charles Paddock Zoo

Visitors at the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero may catch a romantic relationship blossoming at the Flamingo Habitat, between a pair of Crested Screamers. [Cal Coast Times] A female Crested Screamer recently came to the Charles Paddock Zoo from the... (Continue reading)

Walking the town Cayucos with Wilbur

Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted weekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  By DELL FRANKLIN I keep running into this very... (Continue reading)

Tennis court chaos in radically gentrifying Cayucos

Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted weekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  By DELL FRANKLIN I was returning from yoga the... (Continue reading)

Elks awards scholarships to South County high school seniors

The Oceano and Five Cities Elks Lodge awarded over $11,000 in college scholarships to seniors from Arroyo Grande High School, Nipomo High School, Lopez High School and Central Coast New Tech High School at a dinner on May 3. [Cal... (Continue reading)

Ancient Peaks lassos double gold award at Rodeo Uncorked!

Ancient Peaks Winery’s 2016 Renegade red blend earned the “Top Region Wine” award at the 2019 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition in Houston, a commemorative full-size leather saddle that is now on display at the winery’s tasting room in Santa... (Continue reading)

Avila Beach Resort’s 2019 spring concert series

Avila Beach Resort’s 2019 spring concert lineup includes Brett Eldredge, ZEDD, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Little Feat, and more. [Cal Coast Times] Set against the rolling green slopes of the Avila hills and rimmed by enough palm trees to feel... (Continue reading)

Wine Speak Paso Robles pairs master sommeliers and wine lovers

While this weeks “Wine Speak Paso Robles” is a trade-oriented event, local wine enthusiasts are invited to join the fun, rub shoulders with wine celebrities and experience amazing wines at several public tastings. [Cal Coast Times] “Some of the brightest... (Continue reading)

Templeton to celebrate 132 years since its founding

The construction of a rustic train station brought more than trains to Templeton. Shortly after the first passenger train arrived at the Templeton train station on Nov. 29, 1886, the town sprouted hotels, restaurants, saloons, and a newspaper. [Cal Coast... (Continue reading)

Central Coast winemakers create Firestone Walker’s anniversary ale

A late grape harvest in the Paso Robles wine country this year paved the way for a boisterous group of winemakers to help blend “XXII”—Firestone Walker’s latest barrel-aged anniversary ale. “Usually by late summer the stress of the impending harvest... (Continue reading)

SLO woman celebrates 100th birthday

Surrounded by her family and friends, Dolores Thomas celebrated her 100 birthday at Las Brisas Retirement Community on Saturday. The San Luis Obispo centenarian commemorated the day with a country western concert and a luncheon attended by more than 80... (Continue reading)