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AG city council takes up Foods 4 Less debate

Written on 5 Nov, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 17 comments

The Arroyo Grande City Council meets Tuesday night to decide whether to allow a giant Food 4 Less grocery store to be built on Grand Avenue–across the street from Spencer’s and just down the block from Von’s. The store, being... (Continue reading)

How Arroyo Grande blew a million dollars

Written on 25 Oct, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

At the same time the Arroyo Grande City Council was looking to reduce the deficit by cutting money from after school programs and law enforcement, the Council voted to pay almost twice the current market value for the empty former... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande criticized for lack of flood control

Written on 16 Oct, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

Over the past thirty years, the City of Arroyo Grande has failed to protect homes and the Arroyo Grande Creek from flooding and erosion problems that the city has been paid by developers to correct. Currently, the city and a developer... (Continue reading)

Black bear sighted in Arroyo Grande

Written on 27 Sep, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

A black bear was spotted on Sunday morning in a man’s backyard on Palm Court in Arroyo Grande. [KSBY] At about 5:30 a.m., a man checking on a barking dog came face to face with what appeared to be a... (Continue reading)

Ed Arnold waives preliminary hearing

Written on 15 Sep, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

Former Arroyo Grande city councilman Ed Arnold, facing multiple criminal charges involving domestic violence and assault, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday, clearing the way for a criminal trial. [Tribune] Arnold, 45, faces five charges, including domestic violence... (Continue reading)

Builders of Arroyo Grande hotel stiffed

Written on 4 Sep, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 comments

After a foreclosure and a bank failure the contractors who built the Hampton Inn in Arroyo Grande have been told they will not be paid for their services. [KCOY] More than 20 contractors, sub-contractors and vendors provided labor and materials... (Continue reading)

Summer Concert in Arroyo Grande, event photos

Written on 5 Aug, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | 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)

Assault leads to burglary arrest

Written on 3 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

Police say suspects in a string of local church and business burglaries had evidence of their deeds in a hotel room they had checked into. Officers discovered a printer, electronic equipment and personal identifications that did not belong to the... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande Chilis employees fired for toilet camera

Written on 9 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 16 comments

A woman who had just used the restroom Chilies in Arroyo Grande discovered a cell phone camera hidden in a trash can by a restaurant employee and alleged video voyeur last weekend. The 41-year-old Porterville resident, who may have been... (Continue reading)

Chambers annual mixer and tradeshow, event photos

Written on 26 Jun, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | One comment

The Arroyo Grande Chamber’s annual tradeshow featured more than 50 booths from area businesses. Attendees at the South County Regional Business Center enjoyed giveaways, samples, prices and refreshments on June 24. If you would like to buy a high resolution... (Continue reading)