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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)

Weekend spotlight: Arroyo Grande Valley Car Sho

Written on 28 Jul, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

By KARLEE PRAZAK Brush off the old Chevrolet Bel Air, fill up the gas tank and lace up your dancing shoes because the Central Coast has everything from concerts to a car show to offer this weekend. As part of... (Continue reading)

Opposition to nukes in California grows

Written on 28 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

A new public opinion poll indicates that support for nuclear energy has dropped sharply in California. [SacBee] The poll by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) reveals that nuclear energy, which had been enjoying an upswing in public support,... (Continue reading)

SLO City Council accused of Brown Act violations

Written on 28 Jul, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 41 comments

San Luis Obispo City Council members and administrative staff have come under fire for alleged violations of open meetings laws that protect public access to information and participation. Several critics have filed or voiced complaints about the city council’s lack of... (Continue reading)

Bryan Cave wants Estate Financial case dismissed

Written on 27 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

A request by Bryan Cave attorneys to have a $184.7 million malpractice suit filed by Estate Financial Inc. (EFI) bankruptcy trustees dismissed is headed to federal court in Los Angeles. [PacificCoastBusinessTimes] On April 29, Thomas Jeremiassen, one of the EFI... (Continue reading)

O’Connell: Improved outlook for schools

Written on 27 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

Jack O’Connell, former State Superintendent for Public Instruction, said Tuesday that he believes the future for education in California is improving. [California Watch] O’Connell, who still maintains a home in San Luis Obispo, made the remarks to a group of... (Continue reading)

SLO binding arbitration debate

Written on 27 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

A debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters gave the public a chance to hear both sides of the arguments on two San Luis Obispo contentious ballot measures on Tuesday. [KSBY] If passed, Measure-A would give the San Luis... (Continue reading)

Movie Review: Horrible Bosses

Written on 26 Jul, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

By MIRANDA FORESMAN Leave the kids at home. Have a responsible glass of wine or bottle of beer. Go to the cinema, get good seats, and see the most depraved good time you can have in a movie theater this... (Continue reading)

Los Angeles City Council adjourns in memory of George Ramos

Written on 26 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

The Los Angeles City Council adjourned today’s meeting in memory of George Ramos, a three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, columnist and editor for the Los Angeles Times, Cal Poly professor, and CalCoastNews editor who was more comfortable referring to himself as... (Continue reading)