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August, 2012

Grover Beach streamlines development review process

Written on 27 Aug, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

In an attempt to attract new businesses to open in Grover Beach, the city council voted last week to update its municipal code to ease development restrictions and costs. [SantaMariaTimes] City officials agreed to revise city codes to allow more... (Continue reading)

Avila Beach Golf Resort fire caused $400,000 in damages

Written on 26 Aug, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Fire destroyed a golf cart shed at the Avila Beach Golf Resort on Saturday causing an estimated $400,000 in damages. Cal Fire crews responded to the fire at about 6 p.m. By that time, the fire had spread from the... (Continue reading)

CSU system to offer online university

Written on 26 Aug, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

The California State University system is slated to launch a system-wide online university in 2013 that could eventually expand enrollment by 250,000 students. [InsideBayArea] Budget cutbacks to California’s state-funded universities have resulted in fewer classes and reduced student enrollment. The... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man rescues motorcyclist from fire

Written on 25 Aug, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A San Luis Obispo man pulled a motorcyclist trapped under his burning bike to safety early Saturday morning likely saving the man’s life. Michael Sumrall was driving on Ontario Road in SLO at about 4:30 a.m. when he collided with... (Continue reading)

Broadway by the Sea, event photos

Written on 24 Aug, 2012 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Music lovers celebrated summer with an outdoor concert featuring the voices of OperaSLO’s best singers performing the music of Broadway and more at the Chapman Estate by the Sea on Aug. 13. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If... (Continue reading)

Bird dies of West Nile Virus in San Luis Obispo

Written on 24 Aug, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A bird infected with West Nile virus has been found in San Luis Obispo. This is the first confirmed case of the disease this year in San Luis Obispo County. The County Health Agency said there had been 34 cases... (Continue reading)

22,400 marijuana plants seized near Nacimiento Lake

Written on 24 Aug, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

Federal and San Luis Obispo County law enforcement officers raided three marijuana grows with a total of 22,400 plants west of Nacimiento Lake in the Lime Mountain area on Thursday. No arrests have been made and the pot has been... (Continue reading)

CEQA faces changes

Written on 23 Aug, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A proposal to loosen the California Environmental Quality Act is expected to be introduced in Sacramento as soon as Thursday, giving the public and lawmakers only about a week to debate and consider the controversial legislation’s fate. [SFGate] Backers of... (Continue reading)

Lead found in Red Vine Black Licorice

Written on 23 Aug, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The American Licorice Co. voluntarily recalled 1-pound bags of its Red Vines Black Licorice Twists after the candy was found to have levels of lead that exceed the state standards. Company officials identified the product as having a “best before”... (Continue reading)

Zombie Healthcare

Written on 22 Aug, 2012 in Discovered, Featured | 19 comments

CalCoastNews is now including work by San Luis Obispo cartoonist Joseph Rankin. Check out his work at the Kranky Cartoonist.... (Continue reading)