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Regulators seize Los Padres Bank

Written on 21 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 7 comments

Regulators on Friday shut down Solvang based Los Padres Bank as part of what is being dubbed “bank closure Friday.” The 14 branches of Los Padres Bank, which includes four in San Luis Obispo County, will reopen on Monday as branches... (Continue reading)

Auto burglaries skyrocket

Written on 20 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Department is warning the public not to leave money or valuables in their cars because of a spike in auto burglaries. Deputies said there have been more than 100 burglaries in the past 90... (Continue reading)

Local business steps in to help return Annie

Written on 20 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 9 comments

A San Luis Obispo business is joining the effort to return Annie, the dog who has been the subject of recent media attention, to her original owner. Cloud Star, a company that manufactures and markets natural pet products, announced Friday... (Continue reading)

Spotlight: What’s happening this weekend

Written on 20 Aug, 2010 in Discovered | One comment

By LETICIA RODRIGUEZ Hot cars, wine and Cyndi Lauper are just a few of the exciting events taking place on the Central Coast this coming week. Start your weekend off by enjoying the view of classic cars cruising through Atascadero.... (Continue reading)

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)