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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)

Copelands fined by FPPC

Written on 4 Oct, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 48 comments

After four years of anonymity, Thomas and James Copeland have been identified as the principals of the LLC that committed 16 campaign violations in their fight against Ernie Dalidio’s proposed San Luis Obispo County development. California campaign rules require the transparency... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande plane crashes on Catalina

Written on 3 Oct, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A plane registered to Sabovich and Sons of Arroyo Grande, crashed shortly after takeoff from Catalina Island Sunday afternoon, injuring the pilot and two passengers. [Examiner.com] The 1956 Cessna 310 twin engine light aircraft crashed about one-half mile southeast of... (Continue reading)

Teenage murder victim identified

Written on 1 Oct, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Police have identified the teenage girl who was murdered last weekend as Dystiny Myers, 15, of Santa Maria. [KCOY] Myers’ badly-burned body was found last Saturday east of Santa Margarita. The teen had graduated from El Camino Junior High in... (Continue reading)

Fashion Week film and Native Lounge party, event photos

Written on 1 Oct, 2010 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Director Robin Chilton’s documentary gives a behind the scenes look at last summer’s Haute Couture Fashion Week and how a group of unusual people worked together to change how fashion is viewed on the Central Coast. If you would like... (Continue reading)

Schwarzenegger reduces marijuana penalties

Written on 1 Oct, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation this week to reduce the penalty for minor marijuana possession in California. [Salem-News] Schwarzenegger signed Senate Bill 1449, which changes the crime of possession of less than an ounce of marijuana from a misdemeanor punishable only... (Continue reading)