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June, 2013

San Luis Obispo man arrested for dispensing child pornography

Written on 18 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

An Arroyo Grande police investigation led to the arrest of a San Luis Obispo County man on federal charges of possessing and distributing child pornography, according to a news release from the FBI. FBI agents arrested Bruce Klickstein, 59, on... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo adopts $111 million budget

Written on 18 Jun, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo City Council adopted a $111 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year Tuesday night. Ten years ago, the council adopted a $72 million budget for 2003-2004. In that past ten years, the population... (Continue reading)

Oceano appoints interim general manager

Written on 17 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

The Oceano Services District Board of Directors appointed an interim general manager last week to replace the Tom Geaslen, who was recently terminated for cause. Former City Administrator of Lompoc Gary Keefe will serve as district general manager until the... (Continue reading)

High Court snuffs Arizona voter-ID law

Written on 17 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

An Arizona voter-approved law requiring people desiring to vote t0 prove they are U.S. citizens was struck down Monday morning by the U.S. Supreme Court. (The Blaze) The so-called voter-ID law in Arizona was the biggest test to date of... (Continue reading)

California wineries courting gays

Written on 17 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

Sonoma and Napa Valley wineries are courting gay customers by coming out with labels in support of same sex marriage. [LA Weekly] The producers of Same Sex Meritage, a Sonoma grown red table wine that is sold in stores in... (Continue reading)

Los Osos battle over McDonalds turns ugly

Written on 17 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 32 comments

During a land use advisory committee meeting on June 13 set to discuss a proposed McDonalds to be built in Los Osos, people cursed and yelled at those with differing opinions. About 100 attendees rallied against the proposed 24 hour... (Continue reading)

First he confessed, now he says he is not guilty

Written on 16 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A San Luis Obispo man, who recently turned himself in to San Luis Obispo police claiming he robbed a bank in Atascadero, now claims he is innocent. [KCOY] On Friday, Steven Celaya pled not guilty to two charges of bank... (Continue reading)

California Public Record Act threatened by stealth amendments

Written on 15 Jun, 2013 in Featured, Opinion | 15 comments

REQUEST from the FIRST AMENDMENT COALITION The California Public Records Act (CPRA) is gravely threatened by stealth amendments revealed for the first time yesterday as part of a “trailer bill” to the new state budget. Instead of the relatively minor... (Continue reading)

SLO United Way Special Event, photos

Written on 15 Jun, 2013 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

At the San Luis Obispo United Way annual reception, attendees honored several individuals and businesses who worked together to make the agency a success. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to buy a high-resolution print... (Continue reading)

Central Coast founded website provides free breast implants

Written on 15 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

A website founded on the Central Coast provides women the opportunity to get free breast implants. [KCOY] MyFreeImplants.com is part of a new growing social media trend – where women ask potential benefactors to pay for their surgeries. After surgeries,... (Continue reading)