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 Pismo Beach man indicted for counterfeiting

Written on 30 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A federal grand jury indicted a Pismo Beach man last week for manufacturing counterfeit U.S. Currency, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. On May 31, a vendor at the Visalia Swap Meet reported to law enforcement that someone was... (Continue reading)

Higginbotham leaves Supervisor race amid alleged bullying

Written on 24 Jul, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 59 comments

Pismo Beach Mayor Shelly Higginbotham announced Friday that she would no longer be a candidate for the San Luis Obispo County District 3 supervisor seat currently held by Adam Hill. Higginbotham said she is stepping down to focus on her... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach urinals to undergo a transformation

Written on 22 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

All urinals in Pismo Beach must be of the flushless variety in time for next Valentine’s Day, a city council vote indicates. [Tribune] On Tuesday night, the Pismo Beach City Council unanimously voted to ban traditional urinals. All urinals in... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach council tables building moratorium

Written on 20 May, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Following objections from residents and developers, the Pismo Beach City Council tabled a proposed building moratorium. [Tribune] On Tuesday, the council considered adopting an ordinance that would prohibit the city from issuing building permits for vacant lots. Developers could only... (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)

Shelly Higginbotham running for District 3 supervisor

Written on 18 May, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 31 comments

Pismo Beach Mayor Shelly Higginbotham announced Monday her candidacy for the San Luis Obispo County supervisor seat currently held by Adam Hill. Higginbotham joins San Luis Obispo Councilman Dan Carpenter, former Grover Beach Mayor Debbie Peterson and Hill in a... (Continue reading)

Annual Amgen tour returns to Pismo Beach and Avila Beach

Written on 9 May, 2015 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

The annual Amgen Tour of California bike races have kicked off in Northern California and will arrive in San Luis Obispo County on May 13. The day before, on May 12, celebrate the return of the Amgen tour with the... (Continue reading)

Barrel to Barrel wine tasting at the Cliffs Resort, event photos

Written on 7 May, 2015 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | 2 comments

The Waves, Wine and Beyond party continued Friday with Rabobank’s Barrel to Barrel grand wine tasting event at the Cliffs Resort in Pismo Beach. Attendees enjoyed samples from over 50 visiting wineries, breweries and restaurants, and a live performance by... (Continue reading)

SLO County bank robber gets 25 years to life

Written on 6 May, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A Santa Maria man about to stand trial for three San Luis Obispo County bank robberies has accepted a 25 years to life sentence. George Jessie Gonzales pleaded no contest Tuesday to three counts of robbery, according to a San... (Continue reading)

4 almost legitimate reasons to party this weekend at Pismo Beach

Written on 2 May, 2015 in Featured | 4 comments

With a longboard surf contest, free concert on the beach and vintage VW car show, the Waves, Wine and Beyond’s culminating event May 3 is a must attend event. Watch professional surfers battle giant waves while you “sip and sit”... (Continue reading)