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December, 2010

Thoughts on the winter solstice

Written on 18 Dec, 2010 in Opinion | 10 comments

BY BILL DENNEEN All cultures have a ceremony of some sort around Dec. 21st—Hanaukkah, Ramadan, Kwanzza, Christmas. The term “solstice” is derived from two Latin words:”sol” meaning sun and “sistere” meaning to stand still. It occurs when the earth’s axial... (Continue reading)

Par Ridder joins Clear Channel

Written on 16 Dec, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 comments

The former publisher of the San Luis Obispo County Tribune, who later found himself embroiled in controversy in St. Paul, is joining media conglomerate Clear Channel. [Business Wire] Ridder will serve as Branch President of Clear Channel’s outdoor billboard division... (Continue reading)

Former engineering dean sues Cal Poly and Karen Velie

Written on 15 Dec, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 67 comments

A former Cal Poly dean of the College of Engineering has filed a lengthy lawsuit naming the California State University Board of Trustees, Cal Poly, journalist Karen Velie, and others, citing a dozen allegations including racial and religious discrimination, defamation... (Continue reading)

GALA’s Holiday Drag Show, event photos

Written on 15 Dec, 2010 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Ho Ho Ho, it was a holiday drag show at Downtown Brew in San Luis Obispo last Friday night. The show included a Liza Minnelli impersonator, then an Elvis performance, followed by a rendition of  “All I Want for Christmas... (Continue reading)

Armed robbery at San Luis Obispo Check and Go

Written on 15 Dec, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

San Luis Obispo Police are searching for two men who robbed the Check and Go at 3970 Broad Street at gunpoint. The masked men demanded cash from an employee at the Check and Go at about 5:30 p.m. The two... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly names new president

Written on 15 Dec, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Cal Poly has selected a new president after finishing a second national search. In a statement released Wednesday morning by the university, officials announced that Jeffrey Armstrong, currently dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State... (Continue reading)

Endeavour Education Center and NASA Educator Resource Center move, photos

Written on 14 Dec, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

The Endeavour Education Center and the Central Coast’s only NASA Educator Resource Center, are now located at Vandenberg Middle School of the Lompoc Unified School District. Endeavour, an education non-profit dedicated to advancing STEM education within our K-12 schools, was... (Continue reading)

California: Who will teach our children?

Written on 14 Dec, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

During the last seven years, the number of Californians becoming teachers has dropped 45 percent, even as student enrollments are expected to rise by 230,000 over the next decade and another 100,000 teachers are expected to retire. [California Watch] Teaching,... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man arrested after high speed chase

Written on 13 Dec, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

An Arroyo Grande man was arrested after a San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputy attempted a pull him over for a minor traffic violation and having expired tags on Sunday at 12:22 a.m. Ronald Thomas Harvey, 47, failed to stop... (Continue reading)

Softec Buckboards and Robotics, event photos

Written on 12 Dec, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

Softec, a Central Coast software and technology association, held its annual buckboards and robotics program at Ventana Grill in Shell Beach on Dec. 8. Robotics teams and speakers from local high schools displayed their robots. Softec donated $3,900 to the... (Continue reading)