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The Shredder takes on The Hulk

Written on 14 Oct, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 24 comments

We knew–we just knew–CalCoastNews couldn’t be the only media in town amused by the recent Youtube exchange between sheriff’s candidate Ian Parkinson and former television star Lou Ferrigno. So we weren’t all that surprised to go online this morning and... (Continue reading)

Blakeslee moves to the middle

Written on 14 Oct, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Newly-elected Central Coast state senator Sam Blakeslee may be moving to the political middle. [Capitol Weekly] Last week, Blakesleee, who was considered more conservative in his Assembly days,  took the unusual step of hiring a Democrat as his press secretary.... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria teen’s murder caught on videotape

Written on 12 Oct, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 168 comments

A Pismo Beach gas station surveillance tape captured what appears to be the horrific beating of 15-year-old Dystiny Myers while two Pismo Beach police officers stand nearby, talking and drinking coffee. [KCCN.tv] On Sept. 26 at 3 a.m. at the... (Continue reading)

You owe $14,165 to pay for your city’s employees pensions

Written on 12 Oct, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A new study about the precarious nature of pension shortfalls is likely to take the debate up a few notches. [Business Insider] Researchers are warning that thanks to unrealistic expectations, cities and states have much bigger pension shortfalls than they’re willing... (Continue reading)

Parkinson takes on the Incredible Hulk (seriously)

Written on 11 Oct, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 34 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s candidate Ian Parkinson may avoid debates on KVEC, or interviews with our intrepid reporter Karen Velie, but no one declines an interview with the Incredible Hulk. Just when you thought that Parkinson couldn’t become any... (Continue reading)

Templeton man charged with child porn

Written on 11 Oct, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

San Luis Obispo Sheriff deputies arrested a Templeton resident Friday on five charges including lewd or lascivious acts with a child under the age of 14, incest, possessing material depicting a minor under the age of 14 engaging in or... (Continue reading)

Schwarzenegger targets poor with budget cuts

Written on 9 Oct, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Just before he signed the new budget on Friday, Gov. Arnold Schwazenegger slashed nearly $1 billion in spending for welfare, child care, special education, and other programs. [LA Times] The governor slashed 23 line items from the $87.5-billion general fund... (Continue reading)

Parkinson responds

Written on 7 Oct, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 133 comments

Ian Parkinson, the front runner in the November election for county Sheriff, defended his actions Thursday as an expert witness in a 2000 civil trial. [KSBY] Parkinson has come under criticism after CalCoastNews reported that the San Luis Obispo police... (Continue reading)

Chris Isaak concert, event photos

Written on 7 Oct, 2010 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

For one memorable night, the incomparable Chris Isaak rocked the Avila Beach resort with his rockabilly-rebel style music. The grand finale of last weekend’s Savor the Central Coast included wine tastings paired with complimentary appetizers and a fireworks display. If... (Continue reading)

Ian Parkinson: Witness for hire

Written on 5 Oct, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 175 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff candidate Ian Parkinson’s testimony as an expert witness in a 2000 civil case helped his sister-in-law Rita Tavernetti collect a $1.4 million dollar settlement, causing some to question Parkinson's ethics. By his own account, Parkinson, currently... (Continue reading)