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August, 2010

Skywalking at Grand Canyon West

Written on 8 Aug, 2010 in Discovered | 2 comments

To be honest, I didn't look down. Not at first. I edged out a few feet rather gingerly, keeping my gaze focused on the far side of the canyon wall. It didn't help that there were bratty, snotty kids, bouncing... (Continue reading)

Diver drowns at Lake Nacimiento

Written on 8 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

A diver drowned during a salvage mission at Lake Nacimiento on Sunday after he became trapped under the water. [KCOY] On Saturday, a boat sank in 60 to 70 feet of water at Bee Rock Cove. Two men were attempting... (Continue reading)

BP collecting millions from feds for Bakersfield plant

Written on 8 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

The federal government plans to spend more than $300 million to build a new power plant in Kern County, part of a joint venture involving the controversial British Petroleum. [California Watch] The U.S. Department of Energy announced the grant last... (Continue reading)

Irish students trashing Santa Barbara

Written on 7 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 17 comments

Irish college students spending the summer in California on work visas are getting a bad reputation after one group caused $20,000 in damages to a Santa Barbara resort. [Irish Times] William Sanchez, property manager of the Breakpointe apartment complex in... (Continue reading)

Cash flows into Blakeslee-Laird race

Written on 7 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 5 comments

During the last two months, both Republican Sam Blakeslee and Democrat John Laird have each raised about $1 million for their campaigns in the special state Senate election. [Santa Cruz Sentinel] An additional $2.5 million has been contributed by special... (Continue reading)

Spotlight: What’s happening this weekend

Written on 7 Aug, 2010 in Discovered | One comment

It’s going to be another music and food-filled week on the Central Coast for the second week of August. Before you enjoy the different adult activities being offered up and down the coast, take the kiddies to the San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

Finally! Blakeslee and Laird debate

Written on 6 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

After weeks of charges and counter charges over who is willing to debate whom, and where, Republican Sam Blakeslee and Democrat John Laird finally had a face-to-face, one-on-one debate. [Mercury News] The two major candidates in the upcoming Aug. 17... (Continue reading)

Committee forms to fight Measure H in San Luis Obispo

Written on 6 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

The debate over Prado Road took a major turn Thursday with the announcement of a new committee, formed to fight Measure H on the November ballot in San Luis Obispo. The controversial measure, which recently qualified following a successful petition... (Continue reading)

Heritage Oaks Bank reports huge losses

Written on 6 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 5 comments

Heritage Oaks Bancorp on Wednesday reported a second quarter loss of $5.8 million and said it was continued to work through its problem loans and reduce its level of total non-performing assets. [MarketWatch] In comparison, during the second quarter of 2009,... (Continue reading)

Summer Concert in Arroyo Grande, event photos

Written on 5 Aug, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

Music, roses and a blue and white bandstand set the tone for a Sunday afternoon as old-fashioned and summery as a glass of homemade lemonade. Bordered by blocks of vintage homes and white picket fences, fragrant with lavender and fresh-mown... (Continue reading)