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August, 2010

Kevin McCarthy, Young Gun

Written on 31 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 comments

Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) may be 45, but he clearly considers himself to be a “Young Gun” when it comes to national politics. McCarthy, whose district includes parts of San Luis Obispo County, and two other conservative Republicans have co-authored... (Continue reading)

Big Laugh Comedy Show, event photos

Written on 31 Aug, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

Those in the know consider the Big Laugh Comedy to be one of local entertainments best kept secrets. The shows producer and local comedian Lizette Mizelle brought a group of outrageous and fabulous comedians to Paso Robles on Saturday night.... (Continue reading)

Chuck and Annie reunited

Written on 30 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 33 comments

Annie the dog, whose plight ignited a community-wide debate, was returned to her original owner Chuck Hoage of Nipomo on Monday. A statement released Monday afternoon by Dr. Eric Anderson, head of county Animal Services, made the official announcement. According... (Continue reading)

Double-decker bus controversy arrives in San Luis Obispo

Written on 30 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 129 comments

Updated Aug. 31. to include the price of the bus and statements by Tim Bochum, deputy director of public works. Amid budget cuts and plans to raise the cost of bus service for the elderly and disabled, San Luis Obispo city... (Continue reading)

2010 could be record year for state marijuana busts

Written on 30 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 17 comments

Law enforcement officials believe that 2010 could be a record year for marijuana busts, topping the seven million pot plants destroyed last year. [California Watch] With the major fall pot harvest fast approaching, law enforcement agencies across the state are... (Continue reading)

Undersheriff Steve Bolts plans to step down

Written on 30 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

San Luis Obispo County Undersheriff Steve Bolts announced Friday he plans to leave the department next month in an email memo to select sheriff employees. In June, Atascadero Police arrested Bolts for suspicion of drunk driving. He pleaded not guilty to... (Continue reading)

Zorro’s Cantina fundraiser for Kinsley Wong

Written on 29 Aug, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

When it comes to charitable acts for a neighbor, Zorro’s Café and Cantina in Pismo Beach went all on Friday. The restaurant owners donated a portion of every meal sold to benefit their neighbor Kinsley Wong and his family. Wong,... (Continue reading)

Annie to be returned to original owner

Written on 29 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 45 comments

The Arroyo Grande woman who currently has Annie the dog told a reporter Saturday that the family intends to return the dog to her original owner. [Santa Maria Times] The woman, using the name Sasha Sampson to protect her identity,... (Continue reading)

$133 million jackpot winning ticket purchased in Morro Bay

Written on 28 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments

The unknown winner of last night’s $133 million California lotto jackpot purchased the winning ticket at Bottle Liquor on Main Street in Morro Bay. [KSBY] The sole winner has not yet laid claim to the winnings. He or she successfully... (Continue reading)

Annie’s new owners unleash their anger on Facebook

Written on 28 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 77 comments

The woman who adopted Annie the dog from county Animal Services last July finally broke her silence Friday night in a scathing public letter posted on Facebook. Using the pen name “Sasha Sampson,” the Arroyo Grande woman responded to the... (Continue reading)