Articles Tagged With ‘Avila Beach’




Gipsy Kings at Avila Beach, part one

The Gipsy Kings helped usher in Mothers Day with a mix of flamenco guitar and rumba rhythm at Avila Beach Golf Resort on Sunday. Originally formed from two bands of brothers from France, the Gipsy Kings are an international phenomenon.... (Continue reading)

Grand opening of Paradise Patio Bar, May 8

Tucked behind Ian McPhee’s sits the newly opened Paradise Patio Bar at the Avila Beach Golf Resort. At Friday’s debut, guests enjoyed ocean views and the scenic golf course backdrop along with an assortment of grill appetizers. A step away... (Continue reading)

Avila Beach web cam voyeurism

A couple of restaurants in Avila Beach thought it was a good way to promote themselves. They positioned a video camera outdoors last winter so website visitors could check out live action of the waves, the weather and maybe decide... (Continue reading)

Mothers for Peace officially challenge license renewal

San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace officially filed papers Monday with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in Washington, D.C., opposing the license renewal of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. Mothers for Peace spokesperson Jane Swanson said attorney Diane Curran... (Continue reading)

Avila assault suspect is a registered sex offender

A man recently accused of slicing the throat of a man at a bar in Avila Beach is a Megan’s List sex offender as the result of convictions for “continuous sexual abuse of a child.” He was arrested Feb. 5... (Continue reading)

Atascadero couple arrested for attempted murder

An Atascadero couple face charges of attempted murder, following a fight Friday night at Mr. Rick’s in Avila Beach. Michael Darrien Simmons, 43, and Janet Ella Simmons, 50, were both arrested by San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies, after Michael... (Continue reading)

Rain. And more rain

Heavy rains, combined with rolling thunder and hail, continue to pound away on the Central Coast. PG&E meteorologist John Lindsey says steady rain will continue Thursday with another 2 to 3 inches of rain expected. A fourth storm front is... (Continue reading)

Dining Out: Sunday Brunch at McPhee’s

BY DAVID CONGALTON We’ve developed a new monthly ritual at our house — once a month, we hop in the car, cruise up to Avila Beach and enjoy Sunday champagne brunch at McPhee’s. People on the Central Coast who enjoy... (Continue reading)

Beaches re-open after sewage spills

Environmental health officials have re-opened both Oceano Beach and Avila Beach after two separate sewage spills this week caused environmental health officials to close the beaches. Public health officials closed Oceano Beach on Wednesday after the San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

Sheriff deputy accused of shaking down Roman Catholic priest

A San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s deputy has filed a civil claim seeking an unspecified amount of money against a Roman Catholic priest whom he said emotionally traumatized him during an undercover sting operation. Claiming personal injuries, Sheriff's Deputy John Franklin filed... (Continue reading)