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County official admits to manipulating air quality forecasts

Written on 1 Aug, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 73 comments

Manipulations of air quality forecasts in the south San Luis Obispo County region caused as many as 100 days to be given “yellow,” moderate alert, rather than “green,” safe air quality, status. An official at a San Luis Obispo County Air... (Continue reading)

Maricopa traffic cops will back off of motorists

Written on 1 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

Motorists driving through Maricopa can breathe a little easier now that the police department has revamped its policy for citing traffic violations. The town of 1,200 in western Kern County had turned into a trap of sorts where in the... (Continue reading)

Former ECOSLO director will face jury trial

Written on 1 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Morgan Rafferty, accused of embezzling funds from two nonprofit organizations, will stand trial in San Luis Obispo Superior Court on Sept. 6, more than two years after being charged for grand theft. [The Tribune] Rafferty, 48, is accused of taking... (Continue reading)

Travel: Following Custer to the Little Bighorn

Written on 1 Aug, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

By DAVID CONGALTON On a steamy hot June afternoon in 1876, Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer, who graduated last in his class at West Point, rode off into the history books as the commander of the worst U.S. military defeat... (Continue reading)

Redistricting Commission approves final draft maps

Written on 31 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The California Citizens Redistricting Commission approved the final drafts of the state’s controversial new district maps today, setting off what many expect to be a flurry of lawsuits over the next two weeks. [CaliforniaWatch] The commission now has until Aug.... (Continue reading)

Hiker missing near Lake Nacimiento

Written on 31 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies say they are searching for a 22-year-old man who went missing while hiking with friends near Lake Nacimiento on Saturday afternoon. [KSBY] Wearing red shorts and no shirt, the man was last seen heading... (Continue reading)

Getting Lost in a Book

Written on 31 Jul, 2011 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

OPINION By ROGER FREBERG When I hear folks discuss the “joys of reading,” most talk about the latest novel involving a bunch of dysfunctional people eking out a miserable existence, and then they die tragically. If I wanted to experience... (Continue reading)

Missing Shandon man found and arrested

Written on 30 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A man reported missing from Shandon has been located and arrested, said the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies said Rodolfo Contreras, 32, had been missing for two days. He was last seen at his home on Peaceful Valley... (Continue reading)

Growers’ Cook-off at Salisbury Winery, event photos

Written on 30 Jul, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

The third annual Growers’ Cook-off at Salisbury Vineyards featured Nataly Lola, and played host for the Central Coast Wine Grower’s Association Cook-Off.  Family and friends came out to savor the delicious food and enjoy the beautiful Sunday sun with amazing... (Continue reading)

Pharmacist says Weisenberg was not under the influence

Written on 30 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

Santa Maria pharmacist Neemah Yamin-Esfandiary testified Thursday that Kaylee Weisenberg, who is accused of killing California Highway Patrol Officer Bret Oswald in a June 27, 2010 crash on South Rive Road outside of Paso Robles, was not under the influence... (Continue reading)