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Arroyo Grande manager clearly violated city policy

Written on 27 Sep, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 79 comments

OPINION By LEANN AKINS You may or may not have read my letter which was published on the CalCoastNews last week. You may or may not remember I spoke at the Arroyo Grande City Council meeting on Tuesday night. You... (Continue reading)

Gang members arrested for assault

Written on 27 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

San Luis Obispo County deputies arrested three people for allegedly robbing and assaulting a man in Oceano. On Sept. 22, three alleged gang members drove a man to a field in Oceano, took his money and cell phone and beat... (Continue reading)

Battle to replace Arroyo Grande mayor begins

Written on 26 Sep, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 135 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following police officer allegations that Arroyo Grande Mayor Tony Ferrara participated in a cover-up over a city sex scandal, a group of city residents have announced their plans to unseat the controversial mayor. A group of citizens... (Continue reading)

Dead birds prompt warnings at Pismo Beach

Written on 26 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is warning people to stay away from sections of Pismo Beach after numerous bird carcasses appeared in the sand. [KSBY] “I leave my dogs in a stroller until we get to a spot... (Continue reading)

Deadly shootout at California pot farm

Written on 26 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 28 comments

A man attempting to to rob a Central Valley marijuana farm died in a violent gun battle last week. [Fresno Bee] Law enforcement officials say three people tried to rob an illegal marijuana farm on Sept. 18 in Cutler, about... (Continue reading)

SLO man claims consensual bondage, not torture

Written on 26 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A Ventura woman testified Thursday against a San Luis Obispo man she accuses of torturing and attempting to kill her. His attorney says the couple was into bondage. Earlier this month, 33-year-old Timothy Hayes allegedly bound the woman, 27, with... (Continue reading)

Drought means opportunity for some

Written on 25 Sep, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

PART ONE: Water, money, need, and greed By DANIEL BLACKBURN California’s persistent 30-month dry period has provoked statewide cries for major changes in current water resources practices, and is sparking renewed campaigns for more dams and big water project developments.... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande City Council should bow out of the parade

Written on 25 Sep, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 47 comments

OPINION By MIKE BRENNLER Please allow me to weigh in on the Steve Adams, Teresa McClish and Tony Ferrara fiasco, as it relates to the upcoming Harvest Festival. It is clear that there are many Arroyo Grande residents who are... (Continue reading)

Government schools and the state of the republic

Written on 25 Sep, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION BY GARY KIRKLAND I start this essay with a bit of false reasoning, argumentum ad verecundium, which means appeal from authority. I was a teacher in government schools for 37 years. I was able to observe what these schools... (Continue reading)

De Groot nursing home closing

Written on 25 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 64 comments

California health officials have determined that the de Groot nursing home for children in San Luis Obispo no longer qualifies to receive Medi-Cal program payments. Its provider agreement ends Oct. 8. After 23 years in business, the state said it... (Continue reading)