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Measures A and B landslide wins

Written on 31 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 69 comments

The contentious battle over binding arbitration and benefits between San Luis Obispo city and its safety workers has ended with a landslide victory for the City Council. A preliminary count of ballots showed that both Measure A and B passed... (Continue reading)

Homeless booted from Sunny Acres—including daughter of Maxine Lewis

Written on 30 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 35 comments

More than a dozen homeless people left the Sunny Acres sober living facility in San Luis Obispo last Sunday—including the adult daughter of local homeless advocate Maxine Lewis. The Sunny Acres residents were asked to leave by rancher Dan DeVaul... (Continue reading)

Fundraiser for SLO Noor Clinic at MoTav, event photos

Written on 30 Aug, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

There are an untold number of uninsured who fall between the cracks in San Luis Obispo County. So Ahmad Nooristani and a group of medical professionalism have tackled the formidable task – and made huge inroads – with the SLO... (Continue reading)

Defending San Luis Obispo firefighters

Written on 26 Aug, 2011 in Featured, Opinion | 101 comments

OPINION BY AARON SALMON As I sat in the recliner returning from my 57th call in three days this morning, I wanted to comment on San Luis Obispo firefighter Rob Farino’s recent Opinion piece.  I am one of the “L.A.... (Continue reading)

Avila Beach bus driver arrested for driving drunk

Written on 22 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

San Luis Obispo Police arrested a  Regional Transit Authority driver for allegedly transporting a busload of passengers while drunk on Monday at about 2:40 p.m. Passengers on the bus traveling between Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo called 911 to... (Continue reading)

An Open Letter to the SLO City Council and the Citizens For SLO

Written on 22 Aug, 2011 in Featured, Opinion | 217 comments

OPINION By ROB FARINO My name is Rob, and I am a Fire Engineer for the City of San Luis Obispo. My wife is a local business owner downtown, and we live here in the City. I am one of... (Continue reading)

Come home Sam—We need you

Written on 17 Aug, 2011 in Featured, Opinion | 21 comments

  OPINION By DAVE CONGALTON I begin by making a statement that I have offered repeatedly on the radio these last few weeks. I have been part of this community for nearly 25 years and I’ve never seen San Luis... (Continue reading)

Carter under fire for using city resources in special election

Written on 16 Aug, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 106 comments

Members of the San Luis Obispo public safety workers' unions want to know why city councilman Andrew Carter is possibly violating the law in his attempts to overturn binding arbitration and implement pension reform during August's special election involving Measures... (Continue reading)

Weekend spotlight: Chorro Valley Shoot-out

Written on 11 Aug, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

By KARLEE PRAZAK You can plan to channel the wild west, listen to the beat of African drums, and sip on beers among some of nature’s finest animals because the Central Coast has it all this weekend. The 17th Annual... (Continue reading)

Jim Patterson decides to go for three

Written on 11 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

Jim Patterson announced his intentions Wednesday to break the so-called “5th District curse” and win a third term on the  San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors. [Tribune] Both David Blakely and Mike Ryan previously failed in their attempts at... (Continue reading)