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Labor picketers return to Doc Burnstein’s

Written on 3 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 9 comments

Labor picketers from the Carpenters Union are resuming their protest of Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab, despite last Friday’s union demonstration of support for the Arroyo Grande shop. “It’s hard to believe that the banner is back out again today,”... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande teacher takes students to nude beach

Written on 2 Mar, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 197 comments

An Arroyo Grande High School photography teacher allegedly took four students on an unapproved field trip to a local nude beach, and now some parents are upset. “I think it was bizarre,” said one parent who asked to remain unnamed because... (Continue reading)

More (alleged) sex in Arroyo Grande

Written on 19 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

If it walks like a duck, smells like a duck, and talks like a duck, is it really a prostitution scam? That’s the question Arroyo Grande police were asked to decide earlier this week. The basic facts: Last Wednesday, an... (Continue reading)

LA Times covers Arroyo Grande union dispute

Written on 10 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 6 comments

The long-simmering standoff between an old-fashioned ice cream parlor in Arroyo Grande and an out-of-town labor union has caught the eye of statewide media. [Los Angeles Times] The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, based in Ventura County,... (Continue reading)

Fourth District candidates debate issues at first forum

Written on 6 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

The three candidates for 4th District county supervisor gathered Saturday morning for the first public forum in the race to replace incumbent Katcho Achadjian. [Nipomo Incorporation] Jim Guthrie, Paul Teixeira, and Mike Zimmerman fielded questions on 22 separate issues over... (Continue reading)

Alleged cockfight organizer claims discrimination

Written on 1 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 9 comments

The Arroyo Grande man accused of hosting cockfighting on his property claims that he is a victim of discrimination. [KSBY] “I was born in this country, raised in this country, but it’s not equal,” Raymond Pinon Gutierrez said today. “All... (Continue reading)

Arnold expected at tonight’s AG council meeting

Written on 26 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

Arroyo Grande city councilman Ed Arnold is expected to attend his first city council meeting Tuesday night since being arrested and arraigned on felony charges. Arnold did not show up for a council meeting earlier this month. Arnold was arraigned... (Continue reading)

Ed Arnold charged with one-two-three-four-five felony counts

Written on 22 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments

The District Attorney’s office announced five felony counts Thursday against Arroyo Grande city councilman Ed Arnold. [KSBY] Arnold now faces criminal charges, including: First-degree residential burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, inflicting corporal punishment on a spouse or cohabitant, criminal... (Continue reading)

Reward offered in AG horse shooting

Written on 16 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

A $5,000 reward is being offered for information in the recent shooting of two horses in Arroyo Grande. Police continue to search for leads in the case. The two horses were shot, one fatally, at Varian Arabians on Corbett Canyon... (Continue reading)

“A few sexual encounters” with Ed Arnold

Written on 5 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

An Arroyo Grande woman allegedly assaulted by city councilman Ed Arnold in December said Kathryn Arnold, the councilman’s wife, is currently having a love affair with her.  [KSBY] A second restraining order that recently surfaced was filed against Arnold in San... (Continue reading)