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Toxic substance department records point to inaction in chemical cases

Written on 21 Nov, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE Almost two years ago, a San Luis Obispo city employee ordered others to dump chemicals and paints at a city facility. The state’s Department of Toxic Substance Control began an investigation and told witnesses that criminal cases... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly partiers accused of racism

Written on 21 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

Cal Poly officials are investigating an alleged gathering of “Colonial Bros and Nava-Hos” that took place last week at an off-campus location. [Tribune] The fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa is accused of hosting a party last Friday in which men attended... (Continue reading)

Teach Elementary School moving to Grand Avenue

Written on 20 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

San Luis Coastal Unified School District trustees voted unanimously Tuesday night to move Teach Elementary School to a new location on Grand Avenue near Cal Poly. [Tribune] Earlier this year, the board discussed closing Teach because of a philosophical opposition... (Continue reading)

SLOPD adds DUI cop

Written on 18 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

The San Luis Obispo Police Department added a position dedicated solely to catching and arresting drivers under the influence of alcohol. New DUI enforcement officer Tim Koznek made six DUI arrest in his first two nights of work earlier this... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly sputters to football finish

Written on 16 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Cal Poly football team fell behind 35-3 on the Moriarty Enterprises scoreboard Saturday afternoon and lost 35-22 in its lone opportunity left to prove worthy of a playoff berth. The Mustangs dropped its final home game... (Continue reading)

Home Goods to replace SLO Office Max

Written on 14 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Home Goods, a discount chain store that sells items for the home, is slated to replace the OfficeMax store in Irish Hills Plaza off Los Osos Valley Road. The remodeled Home Goods location is slated to open next spring. In... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo lifts vacation rental ban

Written on 13 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

The San Luis Obispo City Council voted 3-1 to allow restricted vacation rentals during a special meeting Tuesday evening. Councilman Dan Carpenter voted against the proposed ordinance that will permit homeowners to rent out rooms for 30 days or less... (Continue reading)

SLO to reconsider vacation rental ban

Written on 11 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 34 comments

The San Luis Obispo City Council will consider lifting a ban on vacation rentals during a special meeting Tuesday. Since March, San Luis Obispo city staff have sent cease and desist letters to more than 50 homeowners who list their... (Continue reading)

SLO property owners mull impending zoning changes

Written on 8 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

The city of San Luis Obispo has yet to convince property and business owners to embrace a zoning change to a blue-collar neighborhood that promotes mixed-use development. In September, the council passed a contested plan to change the zoning in... (Continue reading)

Committee recommends moving Teach Elementary

Written on 8 Nov, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A committee appointed by the San Luis Coastal Unified School District superintendent is recommending moving accelerated learning school Teach Elementary to a new location. [Tribune] Earlier this year, the San Luis Coastal school board discussed closing Teach, which is a... (Continue reading)