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May, 2010

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)

Citizens file lawsuit against Paso water rate hike

Written on 27 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

Five Paso Robles citizens have filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of the City’s water rate hike last April. John Borst, William Taylor, Brooke Mayo, Teresa St. Clair, and Thomas Rusch filed the suit in Superior Court and will be... (Continue reading)

Inga Swearingen prepares for Wolf Trap

Written on 27 May, 2010 in Discovered | No comments

Inga Swearingen, everyone’s favorite jazz vocalist on the Central Coast, is skipping the usual Memorial Day weekend trappings–no barbecues or volleyball for the popular Atascadero-based singer. Instead, Swearingen is winging her way towards Virginia and a performance on Saturday at... (Continue reading)

Celebrating the philanthropy of Diane Blakeslee Brocato, event photos

Written on 26 May, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | 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)

Arroyo Grande teen assaulted in broad daylight

Written on 26 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 5 comments

Police arrested a parolee for allegedly forcing a 17-year-old Arroyo Grande girl under a bridge and beating her about the head and face with his fists and rocks, on Wednesday at approximately 4:40 p.m. The victim, who was not identified... (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)

County pays $20,000 to replace medical marijuana

Written on 25 May, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 34 comments

In yet another black mark against the current sheriff's administration, San Luis Obispo County cut a $20,000 check on Monday to a medical marijuana user whose cannabis was wrongfully destroyed. In what appears to be the first time a government body... (Continue reading)

KSBY management defends Cipolla decision

Written on 25 May, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

Many Central Coast viewers have been writing to KSBY to express their frustration over the impending departure of news anchor Tony Cipolla after 20 years on the local airwaves, prompting a detailed response from KSBY general manager Evan Pappas. Pappas... (Continue reading)

Salisbury Vineyard concert on the patio, event photos

Written on 25 May, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

Salisbury Vineyards introduced their school house rock concert series with a mix of rock, souls and blues from The House Red Band on May 23. The series is slated to continue on Sundays, aside from holidays, throughout the summer from... (Continue reading)