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Doc Burnstein’s plans protest march for Wednesday
Written on 30 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments
Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab in Arroyo Grande will try once again to confront the union picketers who have been protesting the popular Village hangout since last fall. Here’s the scoop: Owner Greg Steinberger is organizing a “Take Back Our... (Continue reading)
Sheriff spokesperson seeing red
Written on 27 May, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 83 comments
With two weeks to go, the six-candidate race for sheriff in San Luis Obispo County is getting testy with the communication spokesman for the Sheriff’s Department calling the supporters of one candidate, Joe Cortez, “commies” or communists. Rob Bryn, who is... (Continue reading)
Celebrating the philanthropy of Diane Blakeslee Brocato, event photos
Written on 26 May, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | No comments
The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art Celebration of Philanthropy was a first class event which honored the generosity of Diane Blakeslee Brocato. Attendees gathered at the museum gallery where they enjoyed a special collectors’ edition of local wines and... (Continue reading)
Laird goes on offensive against Blakeslee
Written on 26 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 9 comments
The special election to replace state Senator Abel Maldonado is heating up as Democrat John Laird launched a new series of television ads, attempting to link Republican Sam Blakeslee to big oil. [CalBuzz] Laird, a former state Assemblyman from Santa... (Continue reading)
Arroyo Grande City Council replaces Ed Arnold
Written on 26 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment
The Arroyo Grande City Council voted to replace former councilman Ed Arnold with Caren Ray, on Tuesday. [KSBY] Ray, one of seven candidates, currently serves as chair of the Arroyo Grande Planning Commission. She teaches social sciences at Santa Maria... (Continue reading)
PG&E spending for Proposition 16 reaches $44 million
Written on 25 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 comments
New campaign reports reveal that Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has so far spent $44 million to pass Proposition 16 on the June 8 ballot. [Los Angeles Times] The new amount being reported is far above the $30-$35 million the... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo scores high on air quality
Written on 24 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment
A new report by the American Lung Association, despite showing air pollution worsening in California, has good news for people living between San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles–your air is among the cleanest in the state. [California Watch] The 11th... (Continue reading)
California children lag behind in dental health care
Written on 24 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments
By the age of 5, 28 percent of children in California suffer from untreated dental decay according to statewide figures. In 2007, the last year figures were available, more than 500,000 children between the ages of 5 and 17 missed... (Continue reading)
Mulholland rules out running for mayor of San Luis Obispo
Written on 23 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments
The rumors have been flying fast and furious around town for more than a month, but former city councilmember Christine Mulholland wants to make one thing perfectly clear: She is definitely not running for mayor of San Luis Obispo in... (Continue reading)
Central Coast Fashion Week, event photos
Written on 23 May, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | No comments
Friday night’s third of five runway fashion shows at the Native Lounge in San Luis Obispo was an eye catching event with models from Haute Couture Kristina Michelle and Avanti presenting their 2010 lines. For more events at this venue... (Continue reading)