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SLO Writers’ Conference after party, event photos

Written on 8 Oct, 2011 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

Following the 27th Annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference at Cuesta College, authors, agents and locals striving to become published writers celebrated another successful conference. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to buy a high... (Continue reading)

“Occupy Wall Street” continues in SLO

Written on 6 Oct, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 107 comments

The increasingly popular “Occupy Wall Street” movement hit San Luis Obispo on Wednesday as about 50 protesters gathered near the intersections of Santa Rosa and Monterey streets to protest against income inequality and corporate greed. Many of the protesters plan to... (Continue reading)

Fight for Wrestling at the Madonna Inn, event photos

Written on 6 Oct, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

An impressive array of current and former Cal Poly Mustangs entered the ring to raise funds for Cal Poly wrestling at Fight for Wrestling on Saturday at the Madonna Inn. If you would like to buy a high resolution print... (Continue reading)

“Occupy San Luis Obispo” planned for Wednesday

Written on 5 Oct, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 81 comments

A national protest movement comes to San Luis Obispo Wednesday afternoon, rain or shine. Organizers are asking people to gather at 5 p.m. outside of the county courthouse on Monterey Street as part of “Occupy San Luis Obispo.” The planned... (Continue reading)

Trashing the Tribune

Written on 5 Oct, 2011 in Featured, Opinion | 35 comments

OPINION By KEVIN P. RICE San Luis Obispo’s trash container ordinance was recently converted to “trash ordnance” fired at the city council when the Tribune published large color photos of all five San Luis Obispo City Council members’ homes on... (Continue reading)

The Central Coast Book and Author Fair, event photos

Written on 2 Oct, 2011 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

The Central Coast Book and Author Fair included fascinating author reading and writing workshops and drew book lovers from throughout the county. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to buy a high resolution print... (Continue reading)

Driver dies after Buckley Road crash

Written on 28 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

A local man died Wednesday, nine days after an accident on Buckley Road and Thread Lane that also took the life of his passenger on September 19, the California Highway Patrol said. Hussam Najani, 47, was test driving a 2003... (Continue reading)

Judge rejects guilty plea of man accused of killing his mother

Written on 27 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

Christopher Shumey, accused of killing his mother and shooting at police officers, appeared before San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Michael Duffy Tuesday morning and, against the wishes of his attorney, said he would like to plead guilty to... (Continue reading)

Woman’s Legacy Fund Luncheon, event photos

Written on 25 Sep, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

The San Luis Obispo 9th Annual Women’s Legacy Fund Luncheon at the Embassy Suites focused on this year’s health grant program. The group’s mission is to build a permanent endowment to support programs and projects of local organizations that address... (Continue reading)

Chevron wants SLO to pay $11 million for development

Written on 22 Sep, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 50 comments

The San Luis Obispo City Council reviewed and endorsed Tuesday a proposed 322-acre Tank Farm development project designed by the Chevron Corporation, but would not commit to reimburse the developer $11.1 million in costs. Chevron plans on constructing business parks and... (Continue reading)