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SLO cited for dumping hazardous waste

Written on 6 Jun, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 31 comments

UPDATE: San Luis Obispo city attorney Christine Dietrick said in an email Wednesday afternoon that the San Luis Obispo fire department which lodged the notice of violation against the city is a CUPA participating agency overseen by San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

SLO Chamber of Commerce 2012 showcase, event photos

Written on 4 Jun, 2012 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce’s annual mixer showcase at the Alex Madonna Expo Center featured more than 150 booths from area businesses. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to buy a high... (Continue reading)

Judge sets settlement conference between SLO and homeless

Written on 1 Jun, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Charles Crandall set a mandatory settlement conference for the end of June regarding claims the city of San Luis Obispo is unjustly ticketing homeless people who sleep in their cars.... (Continue reading)

Homeless reject SLO parking plan

Written on 29 May, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 72 comments

Throughout the city of San Luis Obispo hundreds of homeless sleep in their vehicles risking the threat of raids by local police, heavy fines, jail time for unpaid tickets, and ultimately the loss of their only shelter. Even so, those in... (Continue reading)

Help find Gus

Written on 24 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Dogs lovers in and around San Luis Obispo are coming together on the Internet to help locate a dog missing since last Sunday. Tessa Bunge, a Cal Poly graduate, was in town over the weekend, visiting from her current home... (Continue reading)

SLO approves excessive drinking regulations

Written on 16 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

The San Luis Obispo City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to endorse new rules to be placed on bars and restaurants serving alcohol after 11 p.m. Councilwoman Kathy Smith dissented. [Tribune] New establishments will now be required to procure a conditional... (Continue reading)

Is French Hospital violating anti-kickback laws?

Written on 9 May, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

It sounds like any other incentive for a new company – sign up and get a gift certificate. But San Luis Obispo based French Hospital’s promotion for its new Women’s Health and Imaging Center could violate federal anti-kickback laws. French Hospital... (Continue reading)

Special Olympics events set

Written on 8 May, 2012 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

A county-wide fundraising effort for Special Olympics San Luis Obispo County begins today with local law enforcement officers acting as “celebrity waiters” at a series of dinner and raffle events. Proceeds will go to local Special Olympics athletes for their... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo armed bank robbery

Written on 3 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

FBI investigators and San Luis Obispo Police officers are investigating the Thursday robbery of the Golden 1 Credit Union on Foothill Boulevard in San Luis Obispo. At about 3:15, the robber entered the bank carrying a handgun and ordered everyone... (Continue reading)

SLO accused of unlawful bargaining in arbitration vote

Written on 30 Apr, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

A state agency assigned with administrating union bargaining laws has filed an unfair practices complaint against San Luis Obispo because of city officials alleged failure to meet and confer with members of the police union over binding arbitration. [Tribune] In... (Continue reading)