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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)
Zorro’s Cantina fundraiser for Kinsley Wong
Written on 29 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | No comments
When it comes to charitable acts for a neighbor, Zorro’s Café and Cantina in Pismo Beach went all on Friday. The restaurant owners donated a portion of every meal sold to benefit their neighbor Kinsley Wong and his family. Wong,... (Continue reading)
Annie’s new owners unleash their anger on Facebook
Written on 28 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 77 comments
The woman who adopted Annie the dog from county Animal Services last July finally broke her silence Friday night in a scathing public letter posted on Facebook. Using the pen name “Sasha Sampson,” the Arroyo Grande woman responded to the... (Continue reading)
Fire Chief John Callahan’s memorial service, photos
Written on 27 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | One comment
Almost a thousand people paid their respects to San Luis Obispo Fire Chief John Callahan at his memorial service Friday morning. The chief’s casket was transported in a horse-drawn 1906 Seagrave Chemical Wagon to his memorial which was held at... (Continue reading)
Opponents battle over Prado Road extension
Written on 25 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 12 comments
The fight over the proposed extension of Prado Road that would connect South Higuera Street to Broad Street on the south end of San Luis Obispo, which will be on the Nov. 2 general election ballot, is heating up. The proposal,... (Continue reading)