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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)
Benefit dinner for Pastor Doug, event photos
Written on 24 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | No comments
You could certainly feel the love in the room last Sunday night when Ian McPhee turned over his popular Templeton restaurant to the many friends of “Pastor Doug” Carroll of San Luis Obispo. Doug is fighting primary progressive MS and... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo seeking business fee and tax revenue
Written on 23 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 30 comments
The city of San Luis Obispo sent out 3,900 letters seeking business license fees from rental property owners today as part of an aggressive campaign to increase license fee revenues. The letter asks landlords to pay a business application fee of... (Continue reading)
Unemployment on the rise in San Luis Obispo County
Written on 22 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 7 comments
San Luis Obispo County lost an additional 600 jobs from June to July increasing the number of unemployed to 14,400, according to a report released Friday by the state Employment Development Department. Last month, state and local government employees lost approximately... (Continue reading)
Paso Robles hires Bell attorney firm
Written on 20 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 46 comments
Paso Robles City Council voted last night to hire the same attorney firm that signed off on the lavish salaries of city of Bell officials and employees. Councilmembers Nick Gilman, Ed Steinbeck and Mayor Duane Picanco voted unanimously to approve the... (Continue reading)
Day with Creative Women 2010, event photos
Written on 19 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | One comment
The creativity of women, who they are and what makes them unique was celebrated at a Day with Creative Women 2010 on Saturday at the Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo. The event, with proceeds benefiting the Women’s Community Center... (Continue reading)
Neighbors’ complaints shut down green waste recycling
Written on 19 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 50 comments
A battle over the smell of freshly ground greens has escalated to the point where most of San Luis Obispo County’s green waste composting will be eliminated, raising serious questions about the fate of the Cold Canyon Landfill. On Sept. 1,... (Continue reading)
Connected firms reap big contracts in Atascadero
Written on 18 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 20 comments
Consultants connected to Atascadero City Manager Wade McKinney have profited handsomely from consulting and bond work for the North County city. Contracts for the work have often gone to consultants listed as associates of McKinney, according to data available through the... (Continue reading)