Home  »  Archives

Featured


Getting Lost in a Book

Written on 31 Jul, 2011 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

OPINION By ROGER FREBERG When I hear folks discuss the “joys of reading,” most talk about the latest novel involving a bunch of dysfunctional people eking out a miserable existence, and then they die tragically. If I wanted to experience... (Continue reading)

Missing Shandon man found and arrested

Written on 30 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A man reported missing from Shandon has been located and arrested, said the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies said Rodolfo Contreras, 32, had been missing for two days. He was last seen at his home on Peaceful Valley... (Continue reading)

Growers’ Cook-off at Salisbury Winery, event photos

Written on 30 Jul, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

The third annual Growers’ Cook-off at Salisbury Vineyards featured Nataly Lola, and played host for the Central Coast Wine Grower’s Association Cook-Off.  Family and friends came out to savor the delicious food and enjoy the beautiful Sunday sun with amazing... (Continue reading)

Pharmacist says Weisenberg was not under the influence

Written on 30 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

Santa Maria pharmacist Neemah Yamin-Esfandiary testified Thursday that Kaylee Weisenberg, who is accused of killing California Highway Patrol Officer Bret Oswald in a June 27, 2010 crash on South Rive Road outside of Paso Robles, was not under the influence... (Continue reading)

Mount Rushmore: Four heads are better than one

Written on 30 Jul, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 6 comments

By DAVID CONGALTON There are two places in this country that everyone should experience before they exit. One is the Grand Canyon, and the other has to be Mount Rushmore. Rushmore has drawn millions of visitors from around the world,... (Continue reading)

Lois Capps running for reelection

Written on 29 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 50 comments

Congresswoman Lois Capps announced on Friday, after the adoption of final congressional district lines by the California Redistricting Commission, that she plans to run for reelection. “I am pleased to announce that I will be running for election to the... (Continue reading)

Feds raid Sanger pot farm, destroy thousands of plants

Written on 29 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Thousands of marijuana plants were seized and destroyed, and at least 50 workers arrested as federal agents and Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies raided a giant pot plantation near Sanger on Thursday. [Fresno Bee] The pot-growing operation had observation towers, neatly... (Continue reading)

Ken Hampian managing city of Bell

Written on 29 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

When the scandal struck city of Bell first advertised for a new city manager its reputation was so tarnished, no one applied. Nevertheless, former San Luis Obispo City Manager Ken Hampian is stepping up to the challenge, temporarily and for... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo Chamber mixer, event photos

Written on 29 Jul, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce’s monthly mixer at Kevin Main Jewelry was attended by several hundred business owners and representatives. Attendees packed the store and Novo’s back patio to enjoy music, appetizers, and drinks. If you would like... (Continue reading)

George Ramos died of a heart attack

Written on 28 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

CalCoastNews editor and renowned Los Angeles Times journalist George Ramos died of a heart attack, the autopsy determined. He was 63 years old. San Luis Obispo County Coroner Investigator Jeff Nichols said the heart attack was caused by a blood clot... (Continue reading)