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Apology from Supervisor Adam Hill

Written on 22 Dec, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 19 comments

OPINION By SAN LUIS OBISPO SUPERVISOR ADAM HILL The Tribune was right in strongly admonishing me for my over-the-top attack on Bill Thoma, for which I apologize to Bill, his family and friends, and all those who have worked so... (Continue reading)

Hill rationalizes verbal assault on Thoma

Written on 21 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 52 comments

(EDITOR’S NOTE: On Friday, Adam Hill distributed an email apologizing for his attack on Bill Thoma, promising to be more civil in the future in his dealings with the public. That was preceded by CalCoastNews’ publication of this rambling self-justification... (Continue reading)

Solvang man and his plane missing

Written on 21 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Two full days of searching have turned up no trace of a plane piloted by a Solvang man that disappeared earlier this week over the high country of Yosemite National Park. [Noozhawk] The plane was en route from the Santa... (Continue reading)

Body of San Miguel man found in riverbed

Written on 21 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The San Luis Obispo County Coroner’s Office identified the body of a man found deceased in a riverbed in the San Miguel area as 54-year-old Clifton Bruce Roberts of San Miguel. The sheriff’s office says Robert’s body was lying in... (Continue reading)

Driver crashes into San Luis Obispo liquor store

Written on 21 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A driver crashed into the building of Laurel Lane Liquors Thursday morning in San Luis Obispo, destroying many wine bottles. [Tribune] The driver allegedly ran a stop sign on Augusta Street at Laurel Lane around 10:15 a.m. The car drove... (Continue reading)

Sonic boom from F-22 rocks the Central Coast

Written on 20 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

An F-22 fighter aircraft flying off the coast of California caused a sonic boom that shook the Central Coast Thursday morning, according to an Edwards Air Force Base spokesman. People all over San Luis Obispo County said they felt shaking... (Continue reading)

ASH employees violently assaulted

Written on 20 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

An Atascadero State Hospital patient spent the night in San Luis Obispo County Jail following a violent assault on two ASH employees that left one in the hospital. Two psychology technicians were attempting to break up an altercation involving two... (Continue reading)

Victorians Make Merry at the lighthouse, event photos

Written on 20 Dec, 2012 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | 2 comments

Attendees traveled back in time and enjoyed an old-fashioned holiday celebration at the Point San Luis Lighthouse last Saturday. The Lighthouse was trimmed for the season with candles glowing and carolers singing. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If... (Continue reading)

George Taylor pleads guilty to assisting wife’s suicide

Written on 20 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Longtime Los Osos resident George Taylor plead guilty Wednesday to assisting the suicide of his wife Gewynn and will appear in San Luis Obispo Superior Court for sentencing on Jan. 16. [KCOY] Taylor, 86, agreed to a suicide pact with... (Continue reading)

Hill hammers Thoma for homeless questions

Written on 20 Dec, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 62 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN A San Luis Obispo County supervisor lashed out Wednesday at a local business owner for posing questions about a proposed homeless facility and seeking more detailed information from the facility’s planners. In a disparaging email, District Three’s... (Continue reading)