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July, 2010

Movies Under the Stars, event photos

Written on 31 Jul, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | One comment

Movies Under the Stars began its 2010 summers series with Christmas in July under the open sky. Movie lovers packed picnics, brought blankets and lawn chairs to watch the classic film at Edna Valley Vineyard. Proceeds from the tickets benefit... (Continue reading)

Man struck and killed by train in Paso Robles

Written on 31 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments

A 20-year-old man was struck and killed by a freight train at the 12th Street crossing in Paso Robles at around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. [KSBY] Officials said Bryan Clifton Brady of Paso Robles man might have been laying on... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly drops plans for Santa Barbara MBA classes

Written on 30 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

In a sign that some see as an omen of the post-Warren Baker era, Cal Poly is abruptly dropping previously announced plans to offer an MBA program in Santa Barbara. [Pacific Business Times] University officials made the announcement Friday, indicating... (Continue reading)

Governor: City salaries should be placed online

Written on 30 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

In the wake of the recent pay scandal involving Bell city officials, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday that if local governments have “nothing to hide,” they should post the salaries of top officials online. [LA Times] The governor’s remarks came... (Continue reading)

Agents seize $1.7 billion of pot in Central California

Written on 29 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

Law enforcement agents arrested nearly 100 people this week in a sweep of marijuana-growing operations worth more than $1.7 billion in the Sierra Nevada range. [AP] Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims said several Mexican drug cartels were involved in the... (Continue reading)

Settle settles the question: He’s not running

Written on 29 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

San Luis Obispo city councilman and Arroyo Grande resident Allen Settle has decided not to run for mayor in November. [E-Insider] Settle, who has served on the council in some capacity for 30 years, instead announced his intention to endorse... (Continue reading)

Wikileaks didn’t just happen

Written on 29 Jul, 2010 in Opinion | 20 comments

OPINION – By PETER SCHEER–The New York Times’ front-page stories on the war in Afghanistan–based on a massive leak of classified US military cables and other documents–are not likely to change the course of the war. But they represent a... (Continue reading)

Spotlight: What’s happening this weekend

Written on 29 Jul, 2010 in Discovered | One comment

By LETICIA RODRIGUEZ With great Central Coast weather comes great events. This week, local businesses are pulling out all the stops for locals and visitors who want to enjoy a starry summer night. This weekend gives you three last chances... (Continue reading)

Community colleges hit by stalled budget

Written on 29 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

California is the only state to not pass a budget this year and, starting Thursday, the state community college system is scheduled to be the latest victim. [California Watch] Without a signed budget, state Controller John Chiang said his office... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach Summer Concert Series, event photos

Written on 29 Jul, 2010 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | One comment

By AIMEE VASQUEZ Folks were in for a relaxing afternoon in the big grassy commons of the Ramona Garden Park this Sunday. This week’s Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series in Grover Beach featured the soulful, rollicking music of the Guy Budd... (Continue reading)