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Ed Arnold pleads to child porn, burglary charges

Written on 9 Jun, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Former Arroyo Grande City Council member Ed Arnold entered a no-contest plea Wednesday to felony charges of residential burglary and possession of child pornography. Arnold faces of to six months in San Luis Obispo County Jail. Under the plea agreement,... (Continue reading)

Identity theft ring busted

Written on 9 Jun, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Three alleged members of an identity theft ring suspected of more than 150 theft cases in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties were arrested on Friday. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s detectives, Pismo Beach Police, Santa Maria Police and... (Continue reading)

Oceano’s financial records manipulated?

Written on 8 Jun, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 64 comments

Oceano’s former general manager asked the company he purchased a controversial new computer system from to input unconfirmed accounting data leaving the district unable to come up with accurate financial information. After years of financial mismanagement, Oceano Community Services District is... (Continue reading)

Afternoon of Epicurean Delight, event photos

Written on 8 Jun, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Guest strolled through the lovely gardens, enjoyed the panoramic views, and sat poolside while tasting a wide array of delicious foods and wines at the historic Chapman House by the Sea in Shell Beach. The 24th annual Afternoon of Epicurean... (Continue reading)

Tapes provide details of alleged Cal Poly rape

Written on 8 Jun, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

The Cal Poly student accused of rape said he had consensual sex with the alleged victim, while the woman said she woke up the next day naked with severe pain and scratches, according to two search warrants filed by San... (Continue reading)

Movie review: X-Men First Class

Written on 7 Jun, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 4 comments

By MIRANDA FORESMAN Prequels have a reputation for being less than satisfying. After all, who goes back and reads the prologue after reading through the book? The allure for X-Men: First Class is not solely the story but more so... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman guilty of $35 million fraud scheme

Written on 7 Jun, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A Paso Robles woman was found guilty this afternoon of three felony counts in a scheme to defraud the United States Department of Education and the California Department of Education by submitting an application for more than $35 million in... (Continue reading)

Employee attacked at Atascadero State Hospital

Written on 7 Jun, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

An Atascadero State Hospital employee was assaulted Monday, according to the California State Department of Mental Health. Mental Health officials said the employee was in stable condition, but could not provide further details about the assault at this time. After... (Continue reading)

Wine, Waves and Beyond bikini fashion show, event photos

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

At the Wine, Waves and Beyond Friday night Ampsurf fundraiser, the models were gorgeous, the suits were skimpy and the crowd was ready to party. The action started when the first model set a high healed foot on the runway... (Continue reading)

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt charm Chumash crowd

Written on 6 Jun, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | One comment

By COLIN JONES Why do some people seem to get all the talent and ability? Most of us are lucky if we can do one or two things really well. Well, both Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt demonstrated that such... (Continue reading)