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Firefighter trial attendee threatens district attorney

Written on 24 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

In an unusual twist, Superior Court Judge Michael Duffy warned attendees at firefighter John Ryan Mason’s trial on Friday that he would not tolerate threats aimed at the prosecuting attorney. Mason is on trial for an alleged felony assault stemming... (Continue reading)

Jerry Jones seeks Paso Robles council seat

Written on 21 Sep, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 25 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN With an eye on greater transparency in City Hall, longtime resident Jerry Jones filed Friday as a write-in candidate for Paso Robles city council. He joins two other challengers, Jim Reed and Steve Martin, in the quest... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo rewarding dubious behavior

Written on 21 Sep, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 68 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo city officials and management staff have selected several individuals for promotions, awards and high-dollar contracts who are currently under fire for either alleged criminal activities or anger management issues. City manager Katie Lichtig recently... (Continue reading)

State’s economy remains mired

Written on 21 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A declining rebound of California’s economy is being predicted by the UCLA Anderson Forecast, with fiscal situations on other continents given as the primary reason. (San Jose Mercury News) China’s economic tumble, Europe’s recession and the slow U.S. recovery have... (Continue reading)

SLO city council candidates state their cases at forum

Written on 21 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Candidates for San Luis Obispo city council gathered at the Madonna Inn Wednesday to debate issues troubling the city. Mayor Jan Marx  took on challengers Steve Barasch and Donald Hedrick, and council members John Ashbaugh and Dan Carpenter debated each... (Continue reading)

Attempted murder suspect found through DNA match

Written on 20 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

San Luis Obispo police arrested a man on Wednesday for an attempted murder officers linked the suspect to through a DNA match from a bloody knife. On Jan. 20 shortly after 1 a.m., Austin Saran, 21, allegedly stabbed several Atascadero... (Continue reading)

SLO County West Nile virus infected bird cases on the rise

Written on 20 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

State health officials collected two more birds from San Luis Obispo County that were infected with West Nile Virus making three this year, at a time county officials have discontinued mosquito abatement programs in an attempt to save money. In... (Continue reading)

Avocado and Margarita Festival, event photos

Written on 20 Sep, 2012 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Morro Bay celebrated two of its best-loved products, avocados and margaritas, on Saturday at the sixth Annual Avocado and Margarita Festival. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to buy a high-resolution print of any of... (Continue reading)

Toto falls flat at the Chumash

Written on 20 Sep, 2012 in Discovered, Featured | 3 comments

By Colin Jones Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Those are appropriate adages for many aspects of life and can certainly be applied to aging pop/rock acts as well.... (Continue reading)

Predatory lawsuits outlawed

Written on 20 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

For decades, ambitious attorneys for disabled people have been reaping an easy windfall by filing lawsuits willy-nilly against businesses for failing to comply with handicapped regulations. (Sacramento Bee) Critics called the practice abuse, and California now officially agrees — Gov.... (Continue reading)