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Event at Fin’s raises $18,000 for the homeless

Written on 7 May, 2016 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

More than $18,000 was raised in one evening for South County residents facing homelessness during a festive “Dinner for a Cause” at Fin’s seafood restaurant in Grover Beach on May 5. Every penny spent by patrons during “Fiesta at Fin’s”... (Continue reading)

Students honored at Templeton American Legion ceremony

Written on 3 May, 2016 in Discovered, Featured | 3 comments

The Templeton American Legion Post 122 honored eight North County students last week who excelled in a patriotism writing contest. Fourth-grade students were asked to submit essays about why we stand for the American flag. Prizes included $25 for first... (Continue reading)

AG mayor’s state of the city address

Written on 2 Feb, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION by MAYOR JIM HILL I’m often asked, “What’s it like being Mayor?” or “What are some of the things you’re involved with as Mayor?” and “How do you like the job?” It’s challenging and interesting and sometimes a lot... (Continue reading)

Discourse, diversity and democracy

Written on 29 Dec, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 52 comments

OPINION By DEBBIE PETERSON As the target of criticism over my role on the steering committee of the SLO County chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (a position also held by the fearless publisher of CalCoast News, Karen Velie),... (Continue reading)

Yes, we are criminalizing homelessness

Written on 24 Dec, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 94 comments

OPINION by TIM WAAG Where can the homeless go without getting ticketed? Cities are judged by how they treat the less fortunate. On that basis, the “happiest place on earth” is doing poorly. SLO County has about 150 shelter beds... (Continue reading)

Injured Templeton football player returns home

Written on 23 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Injured Templeton High School football player Isaac Lindsey returned home Tuesday more than three months after suffering a brain injury. He received a police escort as his car traveled down Templeton’s Main Street. Lindsey suffered a brain injury during a... (Continue reading)

Immigrants strengthen and enrich our culture

Written on 18 Dec, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 51 comments

OPINION by PETE EVANS There is much talk about immigration these days, especially concerning the plight of the multitudes of Syrians fleeing their country due to war and terror. I believe we have in place a method of investigation and... (Continue reading)

Homeless suffer during cold spells

Written on 17 Dec, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 24 comments

OPINION by BECKY JORGESON It’s 5 a.m. in the morning and it’s 26 degrees out. I wonder how many more homeless people will die this winter on the Central Coast from hypothermia. We have so many volunteers signed up, excited... (Continue reading)

7 great things you can buy at this SLO online auction

Written on 6 Oct, 2015 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

You might have heard about the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum’s yearly fund-raising auction, but this year the non-profit is auctioning an interesting mix, from a sky diving package that includes the drafting of a simple will to a haunted... (Continue reading)

Question for the SLO Symphony musicians: WTF?

Written on 23 Jul, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 44 comments

OPINION By DAVID CONGALTON I called former San Luis Symphony conductor Michael Nowak at home Wednesday morning. Michael had invited me to serve as emcee at the special Pops concert he was planning for Labor Day weekend in Avila Beach.... (Continue reading)