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Avila Beach Blues festival, event photos

Written on 5 Jun, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

Nestled next to the Pacific Ocean at the Avila Beach Resort, the Avila Beach Blues Festival returned for its 17th year, which is certainly lucky for a small community. This year featured Jonny Lang, Tower of Power and Ivan Neville’s... (Continue reading)

MGMT at Avila Beach Resort, event photos

Written on 1 Jun, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

Kicking off the Memorial Day weekend, MGMT turned out a dynamic show at the Avila beach Golf Resort on May 28. The young pop band originated in Brooklyn and was nominated for a 2010 Grammy award for best new band.... (Continue reading)

Cheech and Chong at Avila Beach Resort

Written on 20 May, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | One comment

Richard “Cheech” Marin and his partner in comedy, Tommy Chong, are in the midst of their 2010 Get it Legal tour. And despite shorter hair, it’s like the celebration never stopped.   If you would like to buy a high... (Continue reading)

Gipsy Kings at Avila Beach, part two

Written on 11 May, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

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)

Gipsy Kings at Avila Beach, part one

Written on 11 May, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

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

Written on 8 May, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

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

Written on 20 Apr, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

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

Written on 23 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

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

Written on 10 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 12 comments

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

Written on 6 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 9 comments

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)