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October, 2010

Winholtz files police complaint after losing council vote

Written on 31 Oct, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 92 comments

Morro Bay City Councilmember and mayoral candidate Betty Winholtz took the unusual step Friday of filing a formal complaint with the city police chief against three fellow councilmembers following a controversial council vote. Observers say the incident stems from last... (Continue reading)

Robert Fowler files $127 million personal bankruptcy

Written on 31 Oct, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

Developer Robert Fowler, a partner in the failed R.W. Hertel and Sons, filed for personal bankruptcy listing $127.6 million in debt, on Sept. 26. Fowler said $105.6 million are personal guarantees he made on business loans, according to his bankruptcy filing.... (Continue reading)

Collaboration Forum, photos

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

Speakers at this year’s 16th annual San Luis Obispo County Nonprofit Collaboration Forum focused on ways to incorporate volunteers and social marketing into collaborative efforts, last Thursday. Key note speaker Stephan Gunsaulus, director of Marketing and Communication at Cuesta College,... (Continue reading)

Passage of Proposition 21 is crucial

Written on 30 Oct, 2010 in Featured, Opinion | 11 comments

OPINION BY MARY GOLDEN Opponents of Proposition 21 are trying to mislead citizens of California. The initiative, designed to protect funding for our state parks system, was put on the ballot by citizens fed up with Sacramento, not politicians, and the... (Continue reading)

Tony Cipolla to KCOY? See for yourself

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

Former KSBY news anchor Tony Cipolla appears to be heading to Santa Maria for a new TV gig with arch rival KCOY Channel 12. At least, that’s the clear impression from this television spot that has been airing on KCOY. Cipolla... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly Pomona suspends fraternity

Written on 29 Oct, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

Cal Poly Pomona has suspended the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity over allegations of hazing. [Chronicle] Administration officials say that fraternity members were blindfolded and branded last December. The exact number of students involved is not known, though one student reported... (Continue reading)

Brush fire in Santa Margarita

Written on 29 Oct, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

Firefighters are battling a 50 acre brush fire in a rural area of Santa Margarita near the top of California State Route 229 within less then a mile from homes. The fire was started by fire crews burning brush. The... (Continue reading)

“Taking care of their own” – Callahan claim filed

Written on 29 Oct, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 80 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo city officials have confirmed that a workers compensation claim based on presumptive causes was filed on behalf of former Fire Chief John Callahan that is slated to cost the taxpayers about $7,000 per month.... (Continue reading)

“Danno” from Hawaii 5-0 books no more

Written on 29 Oct, 2010 in Discovered | One comment

James MacArthur, who played Danny “Danno” Williams in the long-running TV series “Hawaii 5-0,” died Thursday in Florida of natural causes. He was 72. [LA Times] MacArthur, the adopted son of stage legends Helen Hayes and Charles MacArthur, enjoyed a... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly plane crash: 50 years later

Written on 29 Oct, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Cal Poly is planning a special memorial ceremony during Saturday’s football game against  St. Francis University to mark the 50th anniversary of the plane crash that killed 16 players, the team manager, and an alumni booster. [LA Times] Survivors of... (Continue reading)