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Union files grievances against Haggen, Vons, Albertsons

Written on 25 Aug, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

A Southern California union has filed grievances against three grocery chains over layoffs, cuts in pay and benefits and other alleged violations of collective bargaining agreements that have occurred in the aftermath of Haggen purchasing numerous Vons and Albertsons stores.... (Continue reading)

Macaroni & Cheese Festival 2015, event photos

Written on 19 Aug, 2015 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

American General Media Radio produced the grand wine and cheese lovers event of the year on the Central Coast, the Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese Festival at Avila Beach Resort. See the photo gallery here Get links to photo galleries, like... (Continue reading)

Haggens closing Los Osos store

Written on 14 Aug, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 51 comments

Haggens, a Washington-based chain of grocery stores, announced Friday plans to close 27 stores – including the Haggens located in Los Osos. The stores are slated to close in 60 days. Earlier this year, Haggen bought 146 Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions... (Continue reading)

Haggen fires Central Coast employees with disabilities

Written on 29 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 61 comments

Grocery chain Haggen fired developmentally disabled employees as part of its recent string of Central Coast layoffs, a Santa Barbara-based advocacy organization alleges. [KEYT] Earlier this year, Haggen a Washington-based company purchased 146 Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions and Safeway stores, some... (Continue reading)

Inside Paso Robles’ newest restaurant: Nosh

Written on 23 Jul, 2015 in Discovered, Featured | One comment

Nosh by chef Ester Abobo brings the culinary expertise of two top Las Vegas chefs to the Central Coast. Is Nosh a traditional breakfast stop, sandwich shop and wine bar? Yes, but Abobo’s restaurant is much more with a delectable... (Continue reading)

Albertsons sues Haggen

Written on 22 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

Supermarket giant Albertsons is suing grocery chain Haggen, alleging the company failed to pay for more than $36 million for merchandise that was included in a recent sale of 146 stores. [LA Times] Haggen, a Washington-based company, purchased 146 Albertsons,... (Continue reading)

Haggen laying off dozens of workers, union filing grievances

Written on 16 Jul, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 90 comments

By KAREN VELIE Haggen, a Washington-based chain of grocery stores that recently purchased 83 new stores in California, has laid off dozens of Central Coast workers in the past few days while other employees were moved from full-time to part-time... (Continue reading)

4 great recipes for summer entertaining

Written on 3 Jul, 2015 in Discovered, Featured | One comment

Some recipes are a must during summer cookouts. The following recipes were provided by Spencer’s Fresh Markets in Morro Bay and Santa Maria. Backyard Jerk Chicken   1 Scotch bonnet or habanero chile, stemmed and seeded (use a jalapeno if... (Continue reading)

4 reasons not to miss the Pismo Beach Chardonnay Symposium

Written on 19 May, 2015 in Discovered, Featured | 6 comments

In the end of May, for four days only, dozens of winemakers from around the globe will treat the Central Coast to an exclusive tasting of the world’s favorite wine, the Chardonnay. The event, held in spectacular Pismo Beach and... (Continue reading)

6 over the top dessert recipes

Written on 1 May, 2015 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

Some recipes are just meant to be shared. The following recipes were provided by Spencer’s Fresh Markets in Morro Bay and Santa Maria.   Strawberry Sour Cream Cake   1 C butter, softened 2 C sugar 3 Eggs 4 Tbsp.... (Continue reading)