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Genius behind delivery of high speed “Hobbit” in SLO

Written on 6 Dec, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By LISA RIZZO The worldwide movie premier of “The Hobbit” next week will unveil the fastest imaging in cinema history during a journey through ‘Middle-earth,’ thanks in part to technology designed and manufactured by USL, Inc. in San Luis Obispo.... (Continue reading)

Movie review: Killing Them Softly

Written on 6 Dec, 2012 in Discovered, Featured | One comment

By MIRANDA FORESMAN I like mob movies, all kinds of mob movies. Everything from The Departed (2006) to Scarface (1983), all the way back to The Big Sleep (1946). Killing Them Softly is not like those movies. It doesn’t have... (Continue reading)

Fresh & Easy flops, considering closure

Written on 6 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The owners of Fresh & Easy announced Wednesday that because the stores are failing in the U.S. market they are reviewing options such as selling or closing the chain. [AdAge] “It is now clear that Fresh & Easy will not... (Continue reading)

Car chase leads to Arroyo Grande High School lockdown

Written on 6 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

An Oceano man who allegedly stole a truck in Arroyo Grande, rammed a police car and led officers on a chase that ended across the street from the high school, is currently being held in the San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

This spy is as close as your TV

Written on 5 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 30 comments

Your digital video recorder may soon be watching you in the privacy of your home, recording your reaction to television commercials. Verizon has filed for a patent on a DVR that is equipped with a camera and recorder. Information gathered... (Continue reading)

Did supervisors dump ag ordinance to protect Gibson?

Written on 5 Dec, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 30 comments

By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting did not proceed as scheduled Tuesday. After a late start to the meeting, Supervisor Adam Hill petitioned to move the 18th item on the agenda, the controversial agriculture... (Continue reading)

Avila Beach under health advisory

Written on 5 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

San Luis Obispo County health officials have posted warnings of poor water quality at Avila Beach. Following a heavy rain, health officials warn that bacteria, pathogens, worms and viruses can end up in the ocean and suggest staying out of... (Continue reading)

Man dead after police standoff

Written on 5 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

A Roseville man suspected of attempted murder apparently shot himself fatally early this morning after a lengthy standoff in Grover Beach. William Roger Forgey, 46, was found dead at around 2:30 a.m after SWAT officers entered the house where he... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles, Cayucos school districts shoulder huge bond debts

Written on 4 Dec, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 44 comments

Two San Luis Obispo County school districts have borrowed millions of dollars using a risky form of financing saddling them with huge debt. Both Cayucos Elementary School District and Paso Robles Joint Unified School District turned to capital appreciation bonds... (Continue reading)

Dystiny Myers murder testimony begins in prelim hearing

Written on 4 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

Firefighters who responded to the burned body of Dystiny Myers testified Monday about statements made by one of the defendents during a preliminary hearing on the murder of the 15-year-old Santa Maria girl. [Tribune] The trial, rescheduled to begin February... (Continue reading)