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August, 2010

Paso Robles hires Bell attorney firm

Written on 20 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 46 comments

Paso Robles City Council voted last night to hire the same attorney firm that signed off on the lavish salaries of city of Bell officials and employees. Councilmembers Nick Gilman, Ed Steinbeck and Mayor Duane Picanco voted unanimously to approve the... (Continue reading)

SLO County ranked third most expensive place to live

Written on 20 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 13 comments

San Luis Obispo County continues to be third on the list when it comes to being the least affordable place to live in the United States, according to a study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders. Of the 277... (Continue reading)

This week’s dumbest criminal

Written on 20 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

This week’s dumbest criminal award goes to two Paso Robles residents who went into a hospital claiming they had been assaulted in an alleged attempt to get drugs and ended up being arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and drug... (Continue reading)

Sheriff finds gunman guarding marijuana grove

Written on 20 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 6 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrested a gunman they found guarding a marijuana grove in rural Simmler near Clayton Road on Thursday morning. Serving a search warrant, deputies in bullet resistant vests came upon the grove and discovered Luis... (Continue reading)

Day with Creative Women 2010, event photos

Written on 19 Aug, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | One comment

The creativity of women, who they are and what makes them unique was celebrated at a Day with Creative Women 2010 on Saturday at the Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo. The event, with proceeds benefiting the Women’s Community Center... (Continue reading)

Neighbors’ complaints shut down green waste recycling

Written on 19 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 50 comments

A battle over the smell of freshly ground greens has escalated to the point where most of San Luis Obispo County’s green waste composting will be eliminated, raising serious questions about the fate of the Cold Canyon Landfill. On Sept. 1,... (Continue reading)

Law targets adults who give alcohol to minors

Written on 19 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill that adds California to the list of states in which adults can be held legally responsible for knowing allowing minors to drink in their homes. If an alcohol related accident is found to be... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo fire chief dies of a heart attack

Written on 18 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

John Callahan, a well-liked San Luis Obispo fire chief, died Wednesday night of a massive coronary. He collapsed while playing softball at Santa Rosa Park in San Luis Obispo, sources said. He was transported to a local hospital, where he... (Continue reading)

Connected firms reap big contracts in Atascadero

Written on 18 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

Consultants connected to Atascadero City Manager Wade McKinney have profited handsomely from consulting and bond work for the North County city. Contracts for the work have often gone to consultants listed as associates of McKinney, according to data available through the... (Continue reading)

Dr. Laura to quit radio show amid controversy

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

Dr. Laura Schlessinger, a talk radio fixture for three decades, announced Tuesday that she will quit her syndicated program at the end of the year. [LA Times] Schlessinger, who goes by the name “Dr. Laura,” on her show, said on... (Continue reading)