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April, 2010

Blakeslee to run for State Senate

Written on 29 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

To the surprise of no one, Sam Blakeslee has decided to seek the California State Senate seat vacated by Abel Maldonado’s recent elevation to lieutenant governor. [Tribune] Blakeslee is expected to make a formal announcement Friday morning at his Pismo... (Continue reading)

Federal action against Coast National Bank

Written on 29 Apr, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

The Federal Reserve Bank on Thursday announced a regulatory action taken against Coast Bancorp, in a move to maintain financial soundness at the bank, according to the federal order issued in San Francisco. Under a written agreement, the parent company of... (Continue reading)

Arnold resigns from Arroyo Grande city council

Written on 28 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

The Arroyo Grande City Council will move quickly to fill a vacancy following Tuesday’s announcement by councilman Ed Arnold that he will resign. [Tribune] Arnold made the announcement at the start of last night’s meeting. “It’s a very sad time... (Continue reading)

Beauty salon inspector accused of targeting minorities

Written on 27 Apr, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

A state inspector, in charge of examining beauty salons and barber shops in San Luis Obispo County, has been accused of leveling steep fines on local beauticians and disrespecting the salons’ operators. Her behavior has caused some to question her motivation... (Continue reading)

Robbery suspect admits to assaulting sex offenders in Grover Beach

Written on 27 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 15 comments

A man shot and wounded by a Grover Beach police officer last Friday morning may have been involved in a self-styled vigilante spree, targeting convicted sex offenders posted on the Megan’s Law website. Police believe David Jordan Griffin, 24, who... (Continue reading)

Places to Go: The lilacs of Descanso Gardens

Written on 25 Apr, 2010 in Discovered | One comment

Here’s a place we’ve always had a hankering to visit. Descanso Gardens is tucked away in the quiet foothills of La Canada Flintridge, just off the 210, outside Los Angeles. Visitors get to meander 150 acres of what one writer... (Continue reading)

Sales tax income for San Luis Obispo drops again

Written on 25 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

San Luis Obispo officials are bracing for the possibility of more spending cuts following reports that the city’s sales tax revenue continued to decline in late 2009. [Tribune] Sales tax revenue, the main source of income for the city’s general... (Continue reading)

Deadly fungus spreading in California

Written on 23 Apr, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

A currently untreatable strain of fungus has claimed the lives of at least 23 people in California and the Pacific Northwest, researchers said Friday. [KTVU] Known as Cryptococcus Gattii, the new strain of fungus is spread by the wind. It... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police officer shoots robbery suspect

Written on 23 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

A man who had robbed a gas station was shot and wounded by a Grover Beach police officer Friday morning after he tried to drive over an officer, authorities said. David Jordon Griffin, 24, was shot inside a trailer park... (Continue reading)

Attorney General mounts major gang crackdown in Salinas

Written on 23 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

Law enforcement officials arrested 37 members of two separate street gangs, responsible for more than three dozen murders and 200 shootings in Salinas and surrounding areas. [Attorney General’s Office] The mass arrest on Thursday, coordinated through the office of state... (Continue reading)