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Arnold was not Maldonado’s special guest

Written on 2 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

Republican Congressional candidate Abel Maldonado was enticing supporters to attend a Friday fundraiser in Pismo Beach with the promise of a “special guest,” prompting his Democratic opponent, incumbent Rep. Lois Capps, to report the surprise guest was likely former California... (Continue reading)

Body found in ocean off Pismo Beach

Written on 2 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Two men paddle boarding in the pacific ocean near Pismo Beach discovered the body of a 34-year-old man floating in the water on Sunday at 11:20 a.m. Jonathan Blankeship of Pismo Beach is thought to have fallen off an ocean-side... (Continue reading)

Wine, Waves and Beyond 2012 bikini fashion show, event photos

Written on 11 Jun, 2012 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | 11 comments

At the Wine, Waves and Beyond Friday night Ampsurf fundraiser, the models were gorgeous, the suits were skimpy and the crowd was ready to party. The action started when the first model set a high heeled foot on the runway... (Continue reading)

LAFCO consultant to testify against commission

Written on 4 Jun, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 28 comments

By KAREN VELIE A consultant hired by San Luis Obispo County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will testify that the agency’s board disregarded expert testimony, and overstepped its authority in order to stifle a proposed development. In March, LAFCO board... (Continue reading)

Oceano’s missing audits cost to the community

Written on 24 May, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 13 comments

OPINION By JULIE TACKER Audits are important for a number of reasons, but most importantly for the Oceano Community Services District; they are required to borrow money. The most recent missed opportunity involved the refinance of the debt associated with... (Continue reading)

Oceano board member resigns following DUI arrest

Written on 21 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Oceano Community Services District Board Member Richard Searcy wrote a letter of resignation and plans to step down at Wednesday’s board meeting, sources said. CHP officers arrested Searcy, 59, on Thursday for DUI after he swerved off U.S. Highway 101,... (Continue reading)

Oceano board member suspected of drunk driving rollover

Written on 21 May, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Oceano Community Services District Board Member Richard Searcy is suspected of driving under the influence and causing an accident on Thursday night that shut down a portion of northbound U.S. Highway 101 for more than an hour.... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach developer files lawsuit against county board

Written on 14 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

A Pismo Beach developer filed a lawsuit against the San Luis Obispo County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) saying members of the board abused their authority in order to promote their own political careers. [Tribune] In March, LAFCO members voted... (Continue reading)

Parolee leads Pismo Beach police on high speed chase

Written on 8 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Pismo Beach police arrested a Fresno parolee after he led them on a high-speed chase on U.S. Highway 101 on Monday morning. The pursuit began when police responding to a report of a stolen vehicle spotted  Shane Calhoun, 23, driving... (Continue reading)

Scolari’s to close California stores

Written on 13 Apr, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Scolari’s Markets announced Thursday they plan to close all four Central Coast locations in the next 60 days. On Thursday after lunch, managers informed employees at the San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach and Santa Barbara stores that the... (Continue reading)