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Sheriff refuses to hedge on Pedobear

Written on 14 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 23 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department, faced with online criticism from as far away as England, is refusing to back down on their concern over the Pedobear.[KSBY] Sheriff’s spokesperson Rob Bryn acknowledged Monday that Pedobear, an Internet icon used... (Continue reading)

La Rouge lingerie fashion show, event photos

Written on 13 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

La Rouge lingerie brought the fashion and San Luis Obispo brought the crowds to Friday night’s runway lingerie show and benefit to support the Breast Cancer Foundation at La Rouge’s on Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo. Attendees enjoyed champagne... (Continue reading)

New Cal Poly president expected soon

Written on 12 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

California State University Chancellor Charles B. Reed plans to announce a new Cal Poly president by Dec. 13, said interim President Robert Glidden at a Retired Faculty Association luncheon on Friday. A member of the association invited a CalCoastNews to attend... (Continue reading)

Atascadero and Shandon shorten school year

Written on 9 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

At the same time educational experts are touting the benefits of more time in the classroom, including higher test scores and improved performance, some San Luis Obispo County school districts are lowering their instructional days to help deal with budget... (Continue reading)

Did New Times editor get shredded?

Written on 7 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 27 comments

New Times is well known for shredding people left and right, but once again, most of the action seems to be taking place inside the Marsh Street news bunker. The San Luis Obispo alternative weekly newspaper has a new managing... (Continue reading)

Endless Summer Nights at Edna Valley, event photos

Written on 5 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | No comments

The rolling hills and vineyards of Edna Valley entice those looking for the perfect location for that special event or just a relaxing evening out. On Friday night at Edna Valley Vineyard, locals and vacationers gathered to play Bocce Ball,... (Continue reading)

Journalism faculty continues to bail

Written on 2 Sep, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

Three tenured faculty members have bailed from Cal Poly’s journalism department in the past few months leaving the department with five vacancies and only three full time faculty members remaining. The vacancies will be filled with temporary lecturers, including former KSBY... (Continue reading)

Big Laugh Comedy Show, event photos

Written on 31 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | No comments

Those in the know consider the Big Laugh Comedy to be one of local entertainments best kept secrets. The shows producer and local comedian Lizette Mizelle brought a group of outrageous and fabulous comedians to Paso Robles on Saturday night.... (Continue reading)

Double-decker bus controversy arrives in San Luis Obispo

Written on 30 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 129 comments

Updated Aug. 31. to include the price of the bus and statements by Tim Bochum, deputy director of public works. Amid budget cuts and plans to raise the cost of bus service for the elderly and disabled, San Luis Obispo city... (Continue reading)

Undersheriff Steve Bolts plans to step down

Written on 30 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

San Luis Obispo County Undersheriff Steve Bolts announced Friday he plans to leave the department next month in an email memo to select sheriff employees. In June, Atascadero Police arrested Bolts for suspicion of drunk driving. He pleaded not guilty to... (Continue reading)