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Santa Maria teen’s murder caught on videotape
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)
Parkinson takes on the Incredible Hulk (seriously)
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)
Morro Bay and Cayucos waste water plant bidding process under fire
Written on 11 Oct, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 18 comments
By KAREN VELIE While city officials in Morro Bay battle over which of two contractors should design a multimillion dollar wastewater treatment upgrade, one of the contractors has decided to withdraw their proposal and the other is under fire for... (Continue reading)
Egg Drop at Orcutt Academy High School, event photos
Written on 10 Oct, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | One comment
Over 80 excited students proffered their “egg-o-nauts” for 50-ft test drops from the Santa Maria Fire Department’s ladder truck. Each of these creations sheltered a raw chicken egg in a custom-designed mantle. Each had a maximum mass of 100 g... (Continue reading)
Parkinson responds
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)
Ian Parkinson: Witness for hire
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)
Savor the Central Coast, photos
Written on 4 Oct, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | No comments
The first annual Savor the Central Coast food and wine festival included wine tastings, an abundance of unusual and traditional delicacies as well as cooking aficionados sharing some of their special talents. Sunset magazine and the San Luis Obispo Visitors... (Continue reading)
Think Pink, event photos
Written on 4 Oct, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | No comments
Friends gathered for an evening of pink drinks, old times, fabulous raffles and great company. Dr. Laleh Shaban sponsored the Think Pink fund raiser which was held in Morro Bay to provide support for the fight against breast cancer. If... (Continue reading)
Copelands fined by FPPC
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)
Light up the Night, event photos
Written on 29 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | One comment
Rebecca Houseman almost lost her life to leukemia twice during the past six years. And now, with the help of the Nipomo Rotary Club and her family, she is working to help others coping with this devastating illness. Last Sunday,... (Continue reading)