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Why is there no justice for Valerie Lane?

Written on 7 Oct, 2011 in Featured, Opinion | 25 comments

OPINION by DAVE CONGALTON I have been trying to figure out why. I have been trying to figure out why I continue to be so upset by the video of Valerie Lane being brutally assaulted by a fellow patient at... (Continue reading)

This Weekend: Scarecrows, Follies and Greek food

Written on 7 Oct, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

Here it is, the first full weekend in October and there’s plenty to do. Head up to Cambria Saturday and Sunday for the Scarecrow and Harvest Festival, which has been getting some very nice statewide press. More than 200 handcrafted,... (Continue reading)

“Occupy Wall Street” continues in SLO

Written on 6 Oct, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 107 comments

The increasingly popular “Occupy Wall Street” movement hit San Luis Obispo on Wednesday as about 50 protesters gathered near the intersections of Santa Rosa and Monterey streets to protest against income inequality and corporate greed. Many of the protesters plan to... (Continue reading)

Train death spurs lawsuit against bar

Written on 6 Oct, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 46 comments

Parents of a young North County man killed by a train have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the owners of a popular downtown Paso Robles bar and restaurant and are asking for a jury trial. Bryan Brady was celebrating his... (Continue reading)

Fight for Wrestling at the Madonna Inn, event photos

Written on 6 Oct, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

An impressive array of current and former Cal Poly Mustangs entered the ring to raise funds for Cal Poly wrestling at Fight for Wrestling on Saturday at the Madonna Inn. If you would like to buy a high resolution print... (Continue reading)

Eight Occupy Santa Barbara protesters arrested

Written on 6 Oct, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

Santa Barbara Police officers arrested eight people on misdemeanor charges after they refused officers’ orders to leave De la Guerra Plaza on Tuesday evening. [Noozhawk] The Occupy Wall Street movement began on September 17. People are protesting corporate greed and inequality.... (Continue reading)

Cuesta College narrows presidential search to three

Written on 6 Oct, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Three men, including one who lacks a Ph.D. or Ed.D., have been named as the finalists for the Cuesta College superintendent/president position. The three candidates will be featured in a public forum on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from noon to 3... (Continue reading)

Oceano man sentenced in tourist murder

Written on 5 Oct, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The Oceano man who intentionally drove his car off Highway 101 in Pismo Beach killing two tourists has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. Jerardo Iriarte, 19, was originally charged with two counts of murder for the... (Continue reading)

Wife of a SLOPD officer speaks out

Written on 5 Oct, 2011 in Featured, Opinion | 77 comments

Editor’s Note:  The following essay was written by the wife of a veteran San Luis Obispo police officer. She has asked to remain unnamed to protect her family from retribution. Now that the voters of San Luis Obispo have passed... (Continue reading)

Elderly woman killed in collision near Lake Nacimiento

Written on 5 Oct, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

UPDATE: The California Highway Patrol identified the woman killed in the Monday morning crash on Nacimiento Lake Drive as 63-year-old Cynthia Huntsberger of Paso Robles. Alicia Kropp, 40, also of Paso Robles, was not injured in the collision. An elderly... (Continue reading)