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Charlotte Alexander named SLO Film Festival director

Charlotte Alexander has been named Festival Director of the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival effective July 1. Previous Festival Director Wendy Eidson remains with the organization, moving into the role of Artistic Director. She and Alexander will work together... (Continue reading)

What is meditation?

By GARY E FORESMAN MD (Editor’s note: This is part four in a five-part in a five-part series on stress management.) Meditation is not stress reduction. Nor is it prayer, or thought control, or “having no thoughts”, or any myriad... (Continue reading)

Vina Robles announces inaugural concert series

Vina Robles’ 2013 concert lineup includes Sammy Hagar, ZZ Top, Tony Bennett, Steve Martin, Bonnie Raitt and more. The 3,300-seat amphitheater, located on Highway 56 three miles from downtown Paso Robles, will open its doors with “An Evening with Yes”... (Continue reading)

Two documentary screenings set for Monday evening

Documentary film fans can see two screenings Monday evening in San Luis Obispo County. At 5:30 p.m., the Lucia Mar Unified School District will show the film Bullied at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande. A panel discussion will follow... (Continue reading)

Cinco de Mayo recipe for Arroz con Pollo Mole

For this years Cinco de Mayo celebration, try taking a traditional dish a little further south of the border. George Duran’s recipe for Arroz con Pollo Mole (Rice and Chicken) is packed with unexpected ingredients and a combination of sweet... (Continue reading)

Antique enthusiasts head to Paso Robles

Antique-lovers may want to head to the Paso Robles Event Center for the 2013 Three Speckled Hens Antiques and Old Stuff show to find that special antique treasure. [KCOY] More than 90 antique dealers will be displaying their wares in... (Continue reading)

Caltrans employees hosting bike breakfast

The employees of Caltrans District 5 will host a complimentary “bike breakfast” on May 7 beginning at 7 a.m. for local residents who stop by on their way to work or school on a bike. This event will take place... (Continue reading)

Yes to play new Vina Robles venue in July

By COLIN JONES Venerable prog-rock titans Yes will play the new, outdoor Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles on Saturday, July 6, CalCoastNews has learned. According to the band’s website, tickets for the show will go on sale on May... (Continue reading)

The path to freedom

By GARY E FORESMAN MD (Editor’s note: This is part three in a five-part in a five-part series on stress management.) We have now defined “stress” and “stress management” in ways that provide meaning for the remainder of our series.... (Continue reading)

Movie review: Oz the Great and Powerful

By MIRANDA FORESMAN Oz the Great and Powerful looked so very promising with its bright colors and cast of stars. The finished product, however, suffers greatly from those very same elements. For clarification, Oz the Great and Powerful is not... (Continue reading)