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June, 2011

Man injured in Paso Robles drive-by shooting

Written on 18 Jun, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Police said a man is recovering from a gunshot wound from a drive-by shooting in Paso Robles on Friday. The victim told officers he was standing on the 100 block of Santa Ynez Avenue at about 8:15 p.m. when the... (Continue reading)

Third bear sighting this week in SLO

Written on 17 Jun, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

For the third day in a row, a black bear was spotted in San Luis Obispo foraging for food. [KSBY] Friday morning, a neighbor and someone delivering papers saw a black bear in a neighborhood located on the north side... (Continue reading)

Sex and the Los Osos sewer

Written on 17 Jun, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 144 comments

A vehicle crash into a San Luis Obispo creek has revealed the extent of a personal relationship between a top county official and a Los Osos Community Services District board member—raising allegations of a possible conflict of interest. Accusations that Paavo... (Continue reading)

Two killed in Avila Beach roll over crash

Written on 17 Jun, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

UPDATE: Evan Green, 21, of Chico was arrested on suspicion of felony drunk driving following an early morning crash in Avila Beach on Friday. Two passengers, both 21-years-old, were killed. Jacob Zimmer, 21, of Castro Valley was transported to Sierra... (Continue reading)

Hill to Blakeslee: “This is a new low”

Written on 17 Jun, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 90 comments

State Senator Sam Blakeslee (R-San Luis Obispo) is postponing a Paso Robles fundraiser scheduled for next week after San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill criticized the event. [Tribune] Hill sent Blakeslee an email on Wednesday, attacking the fundraiser because... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County homes prices plunge 9 percent in May

Written on 16 Jun, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

Prices of new homes in San Luis Obispo County dropped 9 percent in May from the same month a year ago even though there was a 25 percent increase in sales volume, according to the real estate research firm DataQuick.... (Continue reading)

California lawmakers pass budget on time

Written on 16 Jun, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

California lawmakers raced up to the deadline Wednesday to send a budget proposal to Gov. Jerry Brown that contains further cuts to education, additional fees and many of the “gimmicks” that he repeatedly pledged to avoid in order to close... (Continue reading)

I Blame the San Luis Obispo City Council

Written on 16 Jun, 2011 in Opinion | 19 comments

OPINION By PETE EVANS You can see I sent the following letter almost two months ago. Near the end of my missive I asked my representatives on the San Luis Obispo City Council to address these issues without condescending arrogance.... (Continue reading)

Americans die younger than other nations

Written on 15 Jun, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 40 comments

Americans are living longer than ever before, but compared with the healthiest nations in the world, their life expectancy is shorter and falling behind. Even Californians, who fare better than the national average, are living shorter lives than their peers... (Continue reading)

Endeavour Institute Balloon Fest, event photos

Written on 15 Jun, 2011 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

Wondering what schools are doing today to prepare students to be competitive in the new global economy? On Saturday, June 4, 2011 the Endeavour Institute which sponsors local Endeavour Academies at Paso Robles High School, Orcutt Academy, Templeton High and... (Continue reading)