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Newspaper publishes phony anti-Lois Capps letter

Written on 23 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

The Santa Maria Times, on Saturday, posted a phony letter to the editor slamming Congresswoman Lois Capps’ performance and claiming a Democratic Club had refused to endorse the democratic candidate for the 23rd District. “As a Democratic Club we should... (Continue reading)

Capps taps Fluke to campaign on women’s rights

Written on 23 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 29 comments

Democrat Congresswoman Lois Capps called on Georgetown Law graduate and renowned target of radio host Rush Limbaugh, Sandra Fluke, on Monday to help her campaign. [Noozhawk] After Capps explained her own record of supporting women, Fluke spoke on behalf of... (Continue reading)

SLO candidates accuse Ashbaugh of election code violations

Written on 23 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 28 comments

San Luis Obispo City Council candidate Kevin Rice filed a complaint with the city clerk Tuesday accusing his opponent, incumbent John Ashbaugh, of misusing city resources to benefit his campaign and violating a campaign finance code that the councilman voted... (Continue reading)

Christy named Morro Bay chief of police

Written on 23 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Morro Bay residents have a new chief of police. Amy Christy, a lieutenant with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department, was announced Monday as the new top cop by City Manager Andrea K. Lueker. According to Lueker, Christy “distinguished herself... (Continue reading)

Write in Gary Nemeth for Mayor of Paso Robles

Written on 23 Oct, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

OPINION By GARY NEMETH Write in Gary Nemeth for Mayor of Paso Robles. Since the forum by CPRN2012 we have received many calls from citizens stating they have not read or heard anything about me being a write in candidate.... (Continue reading)

Rainbow over Bishop Peak

Written on 22 Oct, 2012 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | 5 comments

A rare rainbow, one without rain clouds or rain, was visible Monday morning over Bishop Peak in San Luis Obispo.... (Continue reading)

Loaded mayoral candidate partakes in Paso Robles debate: Video

Written on 22 Oct, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 46 comments

One of six candidates for Paso Robles City Council who participated in a Wednesday evening forum at the Paso Robles Inn appeared intoxicated when he arrived about 15 minutes late wearing a T-shirt and flip-flops. Mayoral candidate Jeff Rougeot smelled... (Continue reading)

Democracy in Atascadero should amount to more

Written on 22 Oct, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 27 comments

OPINION By MIKE BRENNLER While studying my absentee ballot, I was reminded of the joke suggesting that democracy should amount to more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner. This is particularly true as... (Continue reading)

Man arms himself with rifle against imaginary threat

Written on 22 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

San Luis Obispo police arrested a man Sunday who appeared to be hallucinating while wielding a loaded rifle. The police department received a call about 8 a.m. saying that an intruder had entered the residence of Collin Fitzgerald, 23. A... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly student battles state over 20 cents

Written on 22 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

An attempt by a reporter at Cal Poly’s Mustang Daily in San Luis Obispo to get a copy of an email from the California State University chancellor’s office was thwarted over 20 cents. [LATimes] Sean McMinn was working on a... (Continue reading)