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February, 2011

Federal regulators seize San Luis Trust Bank

Written on 18 Feb, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 26 comments

Federal regulators shut down San Luis Trust Bank (SLTB) in San Luis Obispo Friday because the bank was critically undercapitalized, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC). At 5:55p.m. Friday, just five minutes before the bank was scheduled to close... (Continue reading)

Weather forecast for Friday February 18

Written on 18 Feb, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Weather | No comments

By JOHN LINDSEY from PG&E SEA SWELL: This morning’s 8- to 10-foot northwesterly (300-degree deep-water) swell (with an 11- to 13-second period) will continue at this height and period through Sunday. Combined with this northwesterly swell will be 6- to... (Continue reading)

Hate website headquartered in San Luis Obispo

Written on 18 Feb, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 50 comments

San Luis Obispo, the renowned happiest place in America, is also the home of an apparent “hate” website that has created a multinational online forum against the political left, Muslims, gays and undocumented workers. The website, “I Hate the Media,” (IHTM)... (Continue reading)

PG&E wants to pass San Bruno costs off to customers

Written on 18 Feb, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Last year’s fatal pipeline blast in San Bruno is costing more than PG&E expected and the utility may ask customers to help foot the bill. [SF Chronicle] PG&E officials said Thursday that the costs for dealing with the Sept. 9... (Continue reading)

The Big Laugh in Atascadero, event photos

Written on 17 Feb, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

It was another night of outrageous comedy and unique audience participation at the Big Laugh Comedy show last Saturday night. The show’s producer and local comedian Lizette Mizelle brought a group of outrageous and fabulous comedians to Atascadero’s Lake Pavilion.... (Continue reading)

Weather forecast for Thursday February 17

Written on 17 Feb, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Weather | No comments

Inland Temperatures, Paso Robles Actual Predicted Wed Thu ... (Continue reading)

Cayucos and Morro Bay balk on hiring lobbyist long-term

Written on 17 Feb, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

The Morro Bay City Council and Cayucos Sanitary District board have been brimming with confidence over the past year or so that its proposed new wastewater treatment plant, scheduled to cost untold millions and certain to saddle ratepayers with significant... (Continue reading)

Jan Marx wants seat on Coastal Commission

Written on 16 Feb, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

Jan Marx, who just took office as mayor of San Luis Obispo, following a narrow election victory in November, has decided to seek a seat on the California Coastal Commission. [Tribune] The mayor’s surprise announcement on Tuesday puts her in... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man arrested for stealing clothes, deodorant and a gun from neighbor

Written on 16 Feb, 2011 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

San Luis Obispo Sheriff deputies arrested a man for allegedly entering an unlocked Atascadero home where he took a shower before stealing several items including clothing, toiletries, prescription drugs and a gun. The occupant of a home on the 12000... (Continue reading)

Weather forecast for Wednesday February 16

Written on 16 Feb, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Weather | No comments

Inland Temperatures, Paso Robles Actual Predicted Tue Wed ... (Continue reading)