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May, 2011

California ranks worst state for business

Written on 6 May, 2011 in Daily Briefs | 39 comments

For the seventh year in a row, California tops the list as the worst state to do business, according to Chief Executive magazine's annual "Best & Worst States" survey which took the pulse of 550 CEOs across America. The executives evaluated... (Continue reading)

Swinging good times at the Pozo Stampede

Written on 6 May, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

By COLIN JONES The great thing about seeing a show at the Pozo Saloon is that it takes you straight back to 1979, that is if you’re willing to be transported. It’s gotta be the most unique concert venue in... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly tops own patent record

Written on 6 May, 2011 in Daily Briefs | 5 comments

Cal Poly reports that three patents have been issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office to university faculty this academic year—a record number of patents earned for a single year. In an announcement this week, Cal Poly’s Research and... (Continue reading)

Congress discussing off shore oil drilling

Written on 5 May, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

Nearly a year after a BP oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico and created one of the largest environmental catastrophes of all time, federal lawmakers are considering encouraging drilling off the West Coast, including the rich oil beds... (Continue reading)

Hospital offers emergency room appointments

Written on 5 May, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

In need of medical care, but not wanting to risk a long wait in a hospital emergency room? Patients can now call ahead and set an appointment for a visit to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center’s emergency room in San... (Continue reading)

The Republican budget ends Medicare as we know it

Written on 4 May, 2011 in Opinion | 52 comments

OPINION By CONGRESSWOMAN LOIS CAPPS The federal budget deficit is a big problem, one that must be addressed to shore up our long term economic future.The issue is not whether we reduce the deficit, but how we do it. The... (Continue reading)

Foreclosures, lawsuits and filings

Written on 4 May, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

San Luis Obispo County developer John King’s lifelong climb to success has been clouded in recent years by a series of financial challenges which according to the King Ventures head were brought on by the collapse of the banking industry... (Continue reading)

Pozo Saloon Stampede with Dwight Yoakam, event photos

Written on 4 May, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

If you love outdoor country music parties, Pozo Saloon was the place to be on Saturday afternoon with Dwight Yoakam, Easton Corbin, Jack Ingram, The Devil Makes Three, Truth and Salvage Co. and Jade Jackson playing for the crowd. Find... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo Council votes for youth curfew

Written on 4 May, 2011 in Daily Briefs | 48 comments

San Luis Obispo City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday to make it illegal for minors to be out late at night. The curfew, sought by Police Chief Deborah Linden, makes it illegal for minors to be in public places without an... (Continue reading)

Thirteen arrested for drug trafficking

Written on 4 May, 2011 in Daily Briefs | 15 comments

Thirteen men from Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties were arrested on narcotics and gang related charges, the result of a year-long investigation involving local, state and federal law-enforcement agencies. The men are suspected members of a Lompoc-based subset... (Continue reading)