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Cal Poly journalism department on the chopping block

Written on 12 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

An official at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo has warned journalism staff and faculty during several meetings over the past few weeks that the department will be shut down if they can’t learn to get along. “The dean... (Continue reading)

12th Annual Winemakers Cookoff, event photos

Written on 10 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | No comments

Wine lovers gathered to support local youth scholarships while enjoying live music by Julie Beaver and The Bad Dogs, great wines and gourmet bites at the 12th Annual Winemaker Cookoff in Paso Robles on Saturday. Dozens of area wineries participated... (Continue reading)

Photomorphosis SLO Museum of Art exibit, event photos

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

Photography aficionados gathered at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art on Friday for “Photomorphosis,” a digital photography exhibit and wine reception. If you missed the opening, the exhibit runs through Sept. 25. Find local events as well as movie... (Continue reading)

Internal affairs investigates allegations of internal affairs at sheriff’s department

Written on 9 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 120 comments

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff officials are conducting an internal affairs investigation into a male sheriff's deputy and a female jail correctional officer who are accused of sexual misconduct on the job and of filing a false report against the... (Continue reading)

Summer Concert in Arroyo Grande, event photos

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

Music, roses and a blue and white bandstand set the tone for a Sunday afternoon as old-fashioned and summery as a glass of homemade lemonade. Bordered by blocks of vintage homes and white picket fences, fragrant with lavender and fresh-mown... (Continue reading)

Dean ousts Cal Poly journalism chair

Written on 5 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

Cal Poly Liberal Arts College Dean Linda Halisky asked journalism department chair Bill Loving to step down Thursday. When he refused, the dean announced he would be terminated, amid allegations by a faculty member that she had been treated... (Continue reading)

City fires officers convicted of drug smuggling

Written on 3 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 33 comments

The two San Luis Obispo police officers who plead guilty to charges they had attempted to bring Mexican prescription drugs into the United States by way of the San Ysidro port of entry were fired following an internal investigation. On... (Continue reading)

Police spend thousands repairing new cruisers

Written on 2 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 36 comments

San Luis Obispo police have spent $37,434 in seven months repairing and maintaining 10 high speed police cruisers, causing some to question if the Dodge Chargers are prone to malfunctions, or are the breakdowns the result of poor care and... (Continue reading)

Movies Under the Stars, event photos

Written on 31 Jul, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

Movies Under the Stars began its 2010 summers series with Christmas in July under the open sky. Movie lovers packed picnics, brought blankets and lawn chairs to watch the classic film at Edna Valley Vineyard. Proceeds from the tickets benefit... (Continue reading)

Federal investigation into Atascadero shifts into high gear

Written on 27 Jul, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 49 comments

Federal agents from several agencies including the FBI and FEMA were in the city of Atascadero a few weeks ago asking questions about the Printery – the city’s former youth center - and searching through records related to the alleged... (Continue reading)