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Termination of Oceano’s general manager on Tuesday’s agenda

Written on 27 May, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 36 comments

While Oceano’s general manager sat with his head hung low wiping sweat from his brow, the district’s board members voted to have a special meeting on May 31 to discuss the discipline, dismissal or release of their community’s general manager. During... (Continue reading)

NRC inspects Diablo Canyon nuclear plant

Written on 27 May, 2011 in Opinion | 4 comments

STATEMENT by VICTOR DRICKS Following the accident on March 11 at the Fukushima Diaichi Nuclear Site in Japan the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) decided to assess the capabilities of the nation’s 104 nuclear power plants to respond to severe... (Continue reading)

Wine, teeth and truffles

Written on 27 May, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

By JOHN SALISBURY Truffles anyone? How about wine and what it does to your teeth and throat?  Here is the lowdown on both starting with teeth. Both white and red wines fight germs that can cause sore throats and dental... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach child molester convicted

Written on 26 May, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

A Grover Beach man was convicted of sexually molesting a pre-teen girl by a jury in Santa Maria on Thursday. [SantaMariaTimes] Santa Maria police arrested Ryan Olsen, 33, in February 2010 and charged him with sexually abusing two pre-teen girls... (Continue reading)

Weather forecast for Thursday May 26

Written on 26 May, 2011 in Weather | No comments

By JOHN LINDSEY from PG&E Strong to gale force (25- and 38-mph) northwesterly winds will develop this afternoon and will continue at this level through Saturday. These onshore winds will produce below normal temperatures along the Central Coast through at... (Continue reading)

Is climate change causing allergies?

Written on 26 May, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

Apocalyptic images of global climate change include drought, rising sea levels, suffocating coral reefs and emaciated, drowning polar bears. But a new study points to some of the more immediate and mundane side effects of global warming: runny noses, itchy... (Continue reading)

Sheryl Crow concert at Avila Beach Resort, event photos

Written on 25 May, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Nestled next to the Pacific Ocean at the Avila Beach Resort, the OPTIONS Music Festival featured Sheryl Crow and benefited the OPTIONS Family of Services. Find local events at CalCoastNews’  Event Calendar. If you would like to buy a high... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles internet predator accused of raping teens

Written on 25 May, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

A Paso Robles registered sex offender is facing charges he allegedly sexually victimized three San Luis Obispo County girls between the ages of 13 and 17 he contacted through social media sites. Paso Robles Police are planning to charge Shaun... (Continue reading)

Weather forecast for Thursday May 25

Written on 25 May, 2011 in Weather | No comments

By JOHN LINDSEY from PG&E Marine low clouds have developed along the coastline and in the coastal valleys this morning. A late season cold front will move in from the Pacific and will produce rain as far south as Monterey... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande water recycling plant under construction

Written on 25 May, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

After years seeking approval, construction is now underway on a cutting edge water recycling plant—unique in the world—at the Plains Exploration and Production Company (PXP) oil field in Arroyo Grande which will increase its oil production which is currently averaging... (Continue reading)