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This week’s dumbest criminal

Written on 13 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments

A Fresno County woman who led California Highway patrol officers on a high-speed chase through San Luis Obispo was taken into custody on Wednesday around noon. [KSBY] Officers pulled over Sylvia Ramos for speeding southbound on U.S. Highway 101. Ramos,... (Continue reading)

Chamber’s annual mixer showcase, event photos

Written on 13 May, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

The San Luis Obispo Chamber’s annual showcase featured more than 130 booths from area businesses. Attendees packed the Embassy Suites main floor to enjoy giveaways, samples, prices and refreshments on May 10. Find local events as well as movie show... (Continue reading)

Ian Parkinson’s tax woes

Written on 12 May, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 151 comments

Tax collectors have filed six tax liens in the past 10 years against Ian Parkinson, the current front runner for San Luis Obispo County Sheriff, because of his failure to pay taxes on properties and recreational vehicles. In June 2006, the... (Continue reading)

California wives taking on more financial responsibility

Written on 12 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of California women with children at home who became the sole breadwinner after their husbands lost their jobs in the recession, according to a new study. [Contra Costa Times] The analysis,... (Continue reading)

Lucia Mar votes to send out 74 layoff notices

Written on 11 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

Lucia Mar school district trustees voted 5-2 Tuesday night to send out final layoff notices to 74 employees, including more than 50 teachers and 10 counselors. [Tribune] Trustees Erik Howell and Georgie O’Connor voted against the layoffs. The district faces... (Continue reading)

Gipsy Kings at Avila Beach, part two

Written on 11 May, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

The Gipsy Kings helped usher in Mothers Day with a mix of flamenco guitar and rumba rhythm at Avila Beach Golf Resort on Sunday. Originally formed from two bands of brothers from France, the Gipsy Kings are an international phenomenon.... (Continue reading)

Gipsy Kings at Avila Beach, part one

Written on 11 May, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

The Gipsy Kings helped usher in Mothers Day with a mix of flamenco guitar and rumba rhythm at Avila Beach Golf Resort on Sunday. Originally formed from two bands of brothers from France, the Gipsy Kings are an international phenomenon.... (Continue reading)

Dining Out: The Neon Carrot

Written on 11 May, 2010 in Discovered | 2 comments

By DAVID CONGALTON I am but a poor media peon, so The Park was one of those wonderful San Luis Obispo restaurants normally out of my budget. I could go if others were paying, or it was a truly special... (Continue reading)

PG&E admits to thousands of inaccurate utility bills

Written on 11 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 11 comments

Consumer advocates are calling for a moratorium on the so-called SmartMeters after PG&E admitted Monday that as many as 23,000 customers statewide received inaccurate electricity bills. [Mercury News] PG&E could not pinpoint how many of those customers were overcharged, or... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande athletes face burglary charges

Written on 10 May, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

Arroyo Grande police last Friday asked the San Luis Obispo District Attorney’s office to file criminal charges against six junior varsity baseball players and a junior varsity track team member at Arroyo Grande High School, who are suspected of participating... (Continue reading)