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I Madonnari at Mission Plaza, event photos

Written on 16 Sep, 2013 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | One comment

Each year in September, the plaza of the Old Mission in San Luis Obispo California is transformed with colorful, large-scale street paintings created by artists and young people. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to... (Continue reading)

California considering non-physician abortions

Written on 16 Sep, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Women who want abortions in California may soon not need the assistance of a doctor. [Townhall] Nurse practitioners, midwives and physician assistants will join in the act of performing abortions if Governor Jerry Brown signs AB 154. The bill, which... (Continue reading)

California hunters may lose lead bullets

Written on 16 Sep, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

Governor Jerry Brown may make California the first state in the country to ban the use of lead bullets for the purpose of hunting. [SF Gate] AB 711, which would require hunters to use ammunition made from a metal other... (Continue reading)

Coastal Commission loses bid to fine property owners

Written on 16 Sep, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A bill seeking to provide the California Coastal Commission the authority to issue fines for the first time in its 37-year history failed. The measure would have allowed the commission to fine people who block access to public beaches, destroy... (Continue reading)

Plane makes emergency landing at SLO airport

Written on 16 Sep, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A plane was forced to make an emergency landing at the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport Sunday because the landing gear was not operational. Airport emergency personnel, Cal Fire and the San Luis Obispo Fire Department responded to the... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo Tribune commenters required to use Facebook

Written on 15 Sep, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 71 comments

The San Luis Obispo Tribune began requiring commenters to belong to Facebook in order to comment on stories on Sunday. This weekend, several McClatchy papers began requiring commenters to have a Facebook account in an attempt to improve the tone... (Continue reading)

Man wanted in Atascadero armed robbery

Written on 15 Sep, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Police are searching for a man after an armed robbery of a 7-11 store in Atascadero early Sunday morning. Authorities said a masked man sporting what appeared to be tan-Nike sneakers and latex gloves pointed a semi-automatic handgun at the... (Continue reading)

Maldonado’s top advisors out

Written on 14 Sep, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

Former lieutenant governor Abel Maldonado’s top advisors are no longer part of his team as he explores a bid for governor. [LosAngelesTimes] Over the past few weeks, his senior strategist John Weaver, media strategist Fred Davis, campaign manager Jeff Corless... (Continue reading)

California to grant driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants

Written on 13 Sep, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 43 comments

A bill to grant driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants residing in California passed the legislature Thursday, and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. [NBC LA] Driver’s license cards issued in accordance with AB 60, which... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay manager and attorney still employed after fiery meeting

Written on 13 Sep, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 123 comments

Morro Bay Mayor Jamie Irons led a special city council meeting Thursday to discuss the possibility of firing City Manager Andrea Lueker and City Attorney Robert Schultz. But, the capacity crowd in attendance showed more interest in recalling the mayor... (Continue reading)