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Sanitation district lays off alleged whistleblower

Written on 16 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 31 comments

A San Luis Obispo South County Sanitation lab employee's complaints to the water board resulted in the plant receiving a notice of violation that included allegations that the plant discharged dirty water into the Pacific Ocean. On Sept. 14, the district... (Continue reading)

Sunset at the Rancho, event photos

Written on 16 Sep, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | One comment

Last Saturday, supporters of the Children’s Health Initiative of San Luis Obispo gathered at the Santa Margarita Ranch for live music, enticing live and silent auctions and  a delectable barbecue. The event honored local individuals for their advocacy on behalf... (Continue reading)

Dumb criminal of the week

Written on 15 Sep, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

We love this story out of Watsonville about the guy who threatened to get more bang for his buck out of a local bank. [Santa Cruz Sentinel] Mark Smith, 59, was arrested last week, after walking into a Watsonville bank,... (Continue reading)

Ed Arnold waives preliminary hearing

Written on 15 Sep, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

Former Arroyo Grande city councilman Ed Arnold, facing multiple criminal charges involving domestic violence and assault, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday, clearing the way for a criminal trial. [Tribune] Arnold, 45, faces five charges, including domestic violence... (Continue reading)

Santa Lucia Bancorp facing regulatory action

Written on 14 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

Santa Lucia Bancorp announced it expects federal regulators to file an enforcement order against the bank because of issues discovered during a recent examination by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRB). “In light of the current challenging operating environment,... (Continue reading)

Sheriff refuses to hedge on Pedobear

Written on 14 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 23 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department, faced with online criticism from as far away as England, is refusing to back down on their concern over the Pedobear.[KSBY] Sheriff’s spokesperson Rob Bryn acknowledged Monday that Pedobear, an Internet icon used... (Continue reading)

Mobile marijuana distributor arrested

Written on 13 Sep, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 6 comments

Grover Beach Police arrested a Pismo Beach man for selling marijuana out of an illegal mobile marijuana dispensary on Sept. 12. At approximately 3:20 p.m., someone reported a man was selling marijuana out of a van on the 100 block... (Continue reading)

La Rouge lingerie fashion show, event photos

Written on 13 Sep, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | 2 comments

La Rouge lingerie brought the fashion and San Luis Obispo brought the crowds to Friday night’s runway lingerie show and benefit to support the Breast Cancer Foundation at La Rouge’s on Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo. Attendees enjoyed champagne... (Continue reading)

PG&E ordered to inspect all natural gas lines

Written on 12 Sep, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced Sunday that PG&E has been ordered to inspect its entire natural gas system in response to last Thursday’s explosion in San Bruno. [NBC News] CPUC President Michael Peevey said in the Sunday afternoon... (Continue reading)

New Cal Poly president expected soon

Written on 12 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

California State University Chancellor Charles B. Reed plans to announce a new Cal Poly president by Dec. 13, said interim President Robert Glidden at a Retired Faculty Association luncheon on Friday. A member of the association invited a CalCoastNews to attend... (Continue reading)