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Photomorphosis SLO Museum of Art exibit, event photos

Written on 10 Aug, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | 2 comments

Photography aficionados gathered at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art on Friday for “Photomorphosis,” a digital photography exhibit and wine reception. If you missed the opening, the exhibit runs through Sept. 25. Find local events as well as movie... (Continue reading)

How Sam Blakeslee misleads the voters

Written on 9 Aug, 2010 in Opinion | 10 comments

By JACK McCURDY I recently received a mailer from Sam Blakeslee regarding the special state Senate election on Aug. 17, which has him facing John Laird, and on one side it has this: John Laird Has the Wrong Priorities “Politician... (Continue reading)

Pot farm destroyed, three arrested

Written on 9 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 7 comments

Three people are in jail tonight and 5,487 marijuana plants have been destroyed in a joint operation between San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County authorities. [LompocRecord] A Santa Barbara County rural crimes deputy discovered a questionable vehicle parked... (Continue reading)

Internal affairs investigates allegations of internal affairs at sheriff’s department

Written on 9 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 120 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff officials are conducting an internal affairs investigation into a male sheriff's deputy and a female jail correctional officer who are accused of sexual misconduct on the job and of filing a false report against the... (Continue reading)

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)