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Homeless protest planned for Wednesday

Written on 5 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 44 comments

A local activist is organizing a protest Wednesday morning, Sept. 7, on behalf of homeless people in San Luis Obispo County. Becky Jorgeson of the recently-formed Homeless Project says the protest is planned for 8 a.m. on the steps of... (Continue reading)

Drug concerns lead to temporary closure of Mission Plaza

Written on 3 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The City of San Luis Obispo placed a 24-hour ban on loitering in Mission Plaza from 4 p.m. Thursday to 4 p.m. Friday in attempt to curb criminal activity. Also prohibiting loitering by “the globe” along the... (Continue reading)

Weekend spotlight: Celebrate California wines

Written on 1 Sep, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

By KARLEE PRAZAK September is California Wine Month, and that makes it a great time to enjoy a glass of wine at one of the many fine wineries the Central Coast has to offer. In celebration of Wine Month, wineries... (Continue reading)

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)