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Would-be supervisor list is growing

Written on 30 Jul, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 33 comments

At least six people reportedly seek a gubernatorial appointment to replace the late 4th District Supervisor Paul Teixeira, including former Arroyo Grande mayor Mark Millis and — according to numerous sources — Teixeira’s administrative assistant, Debbie Geaslen. Geaslen’s husband, Tom,... (Continue reading)

Brown divorce papers reveal discrepancies

Written on 29 May, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 66 comments

By CALCOASTNEWS STAFF EDITOR’S NOTE: See two declarations by Edward Ingles, Jayne Brown’s ex-boyfriend, at the bottom of this story.  CalCoastNews is not endorsing any of the three candidates for San Luis Obispo City Council. Six years after Paul Brown... (Continue reading)

Paul Brown responds to abuse allegations

Written on 28 May, 2013 in Featured, Opinion | 129 comments

OPINION By PAUL BROWN It came to my attention today that my ex-wife, Jayne Isaacs, has sent out an email attacking my character in the final three weeks of this special election. While the ugliness of our divorce and the... (Continue reading)

Ex-wife pillories council hopeful Paul Brown

Written on 28 May, 2013 in Featured, Opinion | 122 comments

OPINION By JAYNE BROWN I have read and been stirred by the letters to the editor supporting Paul Brown for a seat on San Luis Obispo City Council. Because the true facts have been buried or hidden, understandably, none of... (Continue reading)

Letter to the editor: Christianson supports a vibrant downtown

Written on 25 May, 2013 in Featured, Opinion | 52 comments

By DAVID BRODIE I, David Brodie, as a downtown urban designer, feel I must take a stand on the following issue. The success of our downtown is largely dependent on its character and vitality. If there is no character and... (Continue reading)

Letter to the editor: Voters beware

Written on 21 May, 2013 in Opinion | 64 comments

By KATHY SMITH Bud and I are friends. We’ve exchanged ideas, pleasantries, San Luis Obispo City opinions (for years) while our dogs explore Laguna Lake Dog Park. Sometimes, our dog park times don’t cross for weeks, months. Saturday May 18,... (Continue reading)

Kevin Rice withdraws from SLO City Council race

Written on 14 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 31 comments

San Luis Obispo Council candidate Kevin Rice announced during his introduction at the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum that he is stepping down from the race and endorsing Paul Brown. Rice asked the audience to join himself... (Continue reading)

Spatafore drops out of SLO council race

Written on 7 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

Attorney John Spatafore withdrew from the race for the open San Luis Obispo City Council seat Monday, shortly after the Tribune endorsed one of his opponents, Carlyn Christianson. [KSBY] Spatafore said he ended his candidacy because he believed he might... (Continue reading)

SLO councilman asks candidate to resign from planning post

Written on 3 May, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 25 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo city councilman is asking a council candidate to resign from her seat on a land use planning task force because of a concern that her campaign is interfering with matters of city policy.... (Continue reading)

Candidates for SLO council state positions in forum

Written on 25 Apr, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

Five candidates vying to fill the open seat on the San Luis Obispo City Council stated their cases in a forum Tuesday at the San Luis Obispo Senior Center. Former councilman Paul Brown, current county Planning Commissioner Carlyn Christianson, welder... (Continue reading)