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SLO County ranked third most expensive place to live

Written on 28 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 0 Comments
SLO County ranked third most expensive place to live

A recent report places San Luis Obispo County third on the list when it comes to being the least affordable place to live in the United States. [SantaMariaTimes] The study, conducted by the National Association of Home Builders, focuses on median... (Continue reading)

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Our Farmers Market food fight

Written on 23 Feb, 2010 in Opinion | 5 Comments
Our Farmers Market food fight

BY MAGGIE URIAS The drama that unfolded recently concerning the city of SLO Downtown Association and the SLO County Farmers Market Association (FMA) is not what it appears. As a former market manager within the county, I was perplexed by the... (Continue reading)

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On call contracts: physician convenience trumps patient care?

Written on 23 Feb, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 21 Comments
On call contracts: physician convenience trumps patient care?

Based on a dozen interviews and other material, CalCoastNews has learned that numerous local physicians are threatening patient care in San Luis Obispo County by not showing for emergencies even though they’re paid to be “on call” at local medical... (Continue reading)

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The Sunset Drive In

Written on 22 Feb, 2010 in Screening Room | 0 Comments
The Sunset Drive In

A part of our living history in San Luis Obispo is the Sunset Drive-in Theater, built in 1950. This clip is an interview with  Larry Rodkey of Rodkey Theaters, found via the now quiet Drive.tv. The Sunset Drive-in theater on... (Continue reading)

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Proposed SLO homeless campus clears major hurdle

Written on 17 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 5 Comments
Proposed SLO homeless campus clears major hurdle

A new homeless campus being proposed for San Luis Obispo cleared a major regulatory hurdle Wednesday afternoon.  The County Airport Land Use Commission voted six to one to change the zoning on a one-acre parcel of county-owned land on Prado... (Continue reading)

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Capleton concert canceled over hate lyrics

Written on 14 Feb, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 21 Comments
Capleton concert canceled over hate lyrics

Capleton’s concert at Downtown Brewing Company on Feb. 17 has been canceled. The club's management and the show's promoter, Numbskull Productions, said in an e-mail on Feb. 14 to the Gay and Lesbian Alliance of the Central Coast (GALA) that... (Continue reading)

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Mustang Village armed robbery attempt foiled

Written on 5 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 1 Comment
Mustang Village armed robbery attempt foiled

A masked robber with a semiautomatic handgun attempted to rob two security guards at Mustang Villiage in San Luis Obispo earlier today. Michael Leon and Otis Vanadore were finishing up their shift just after midnight at the student housing complex near... (Continue reading)

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Cardiology monopoly: a lucrative game

Written on 3 Feb, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 103 Comments
Cardiology monopoly: a lucrative game

Second in a series: Profit share versus patient care on the Central Coast On Jan. 20, Barbara Williams, a retired civilian Army nurse who was born and raised on the Central Coast, went to French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis... (Continue reading)

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SLO Farmers Market turns to city council for help

Written on 2 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 Comments
SLO Farmers Market turns to city council for help

Supporters of the San Luis Obispo Farmers Market Association are expected to turn out at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. [SLO Farmers Market Association] At issue is the recent decision by the San Luis Obispo Downtown Association to terminate its 27-year... (Continue reading)

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Alan Arkin coming to SLO Film Festival

Written on 29 Jan, 2010 in Discovered | 1 Comment
Alan Arkin coming to SLO Film Festival

Academy Award-winning actor Alan Arkin will receive this year’s King Vidor Award at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. The actor comes to town Saturday, March 20, to accept the honor at the Fremont Theater. Arkin is best known for movies... (Continue reading)

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