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Go-Go’s singer to headline SLO Pride in the Plaza

Written on 1 Jul, 2015 in Discovered, Featured | 4 comments

By COLIN JONES Belinda Carlisle, lead singer for eighties, all-girl pop group the Go-Go’s, headlines ‘Pride in the Plaza’ on July 12 with a concert at Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo. The all-day festival, also featuring popular local musicians... (Continue reading)

Open letter to the SLO Symphony director

Written on 19 May, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 22 comments

OPINION By DIANE BLAKESLEE BROCATO Mr. Feingold, Although you’ve now had the job of executive director of the San Luis Obispo Symphony for approximately a year, to my recollection you and I have never met. My late husband, Dr. Earle... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo Christmas Parade, event photos

Written on 16 Dec, 2014 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Hundreds of people marched in the 39th Annual Holiday Parade Dec. 5 while thousands of spectators watched. See the photo gallery here... (Continue reading)

Father fights for the right to raise his child

Written on 10 Dec, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 55 comments

Editor’s Note: Because of privacy concerns, the parent’s names have been changed in the story. By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Child Welfare Services is recommending the father of a 23-month-old daughter lose his parental rights, even though there... (Continue reading)

Los Osos grieves recently lost lives

Written on 4 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Los Osos residents gathered at Saint Benedict’s Episcopal Church Wednesday evening to remember several community members who died in a recent string of deaths. The tragedies began in September when ATV riders found 27-year-old Margay Edwards’ body lying on a... (Continue reading)

RVs for veterans program reaches milestone

Written on 9 Nov, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION By BECKY JORGESON We donated our 30th RV to a homeless veteran here on the Central Coast on Saturday. Many thanks to all donors who opened your hearts to our veterans who can’t be helped through other avenues. Because... (Continue reading)

This one is for you, Margay Edwards

Written on 7 Oct, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

OPINION By SAVANNAH PETERSON I envied you. You were beautiful throughout our pubescent awkwardness. Effortlessly graceful on the basketball court and at the after parties with boys. I was drawn to you. You had this enigmatic energy that captured a... (Continue reading)

My daughter’s health insurance company couldn’t care less

Written on 29 Sep, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 85 comments

OPINION By HILARY GRANT Looking back, it all began when my smart, beautiful and spirited teenage daughter was in first grade. Her teachers told me Katie could hear perfectly well, but darn it, she just didn’t listen. Treated as a... (Continue reading)

De Groot nursing home closing

Written on 25 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 64 comments

California health officials have determined that the de Groot nursing home for children in San Luis Obispo no longer qualifies to receive Medi-Cal program payments. Its provider agreement ends Oct. 8. After 23 years in business, the state said it... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay man dies following bike accident

Written on 6 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A 31-year-old Morro Bay man died last week from injuries he sustained from crashing his bike into a parked car on his way to work. Jose de Jesus Duron was on his way to the Great American Fish Company for... (Continue reading)