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San Luis Obispo gets more “happy” press

Written on 8 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs | 17 comments

San Luis Obispo gets another plug as the nation’s happiest city--this time from one of the country’s leading newspapers, USA Today. The Central Coast city was featured in the life and travel section of Friday’s USA Today newspaper and can also... (Continue reading)

Arrest made in torture of homeless woman

Written on 6 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Police arrested a San Luis Obispo man earlier today for allegedly holding a homeless woman hostage, torturing and trying to kill her last week. Tommy Sherrell Ledbetter, 46, severely beat and tortured the 26-year old woman while holding her against... (Continue reading)

No more free Sunday parking in San Luis Obispo

Written on 6 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs | 25 comments

The San Luis Obispo City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday night to begin charging for Sunday parking downtown beginning July 1. [Tribune] On a second 5-0 vote, the council also agreed to raise the price of parking in the “core” downtown... (Continue reading)

NightWriters Chimera Group at Linnaea’s

Written on 5 Apr, 2011 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

San Luis Obispo NightWriters, a countywide writers organization, met at Linnaea’s Cafe where some of its best writers read their works. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to buy a high resolution print of... (Continue reading)

The Andrew and Katie Show

Written on 5 Apr, 2011 in Featured, Screening Room | 20 comments

We don’t know exactly who “SLOShank” is, but he/she has certainly posted an interesting animated video on YouTube depicting an imaginary conversation between San Luis Obispo City Manager Katie Lichtig and councilmember Andrew Carter. The conversation raises a number of... (Continue reading)

The Novel Experience to close

Written on 5 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

In 1989, a bibliophile in San Luis Obispo could enjoy any number of local, independently-owned bookstores downtown: Phoenix, Leon’s, Norwood’s, Gaby’s, Bookland, and the mighty Earthling (where Natural Cafe stands today). Plus Mrs. Nybak, wife of painter Arne Nybak, had... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo assault and attempted carjacking

Written on 30 Mar, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

San Luis Obispo Police arrested a 19-year-old on suspicion of assault and carjacking on Wednesday. Douglas Kaplan accidentally rear ended Armon Johnson on Broad Street near Tank Farm Road at about 4:30 p.m. Both men got out of their vehicles... (Continue reading)

Doubleheader shows rock SLO town

Written on 19 Mar, 2011 in Discovered | One comment

There are two schools of thought about musical tributes: some think they are glorified karaoke with no original creativity. Others believe they pay homage to lost icons by bringing them back to life. After all, isn't imitation the sincerest form of... (Continue reading)

Disabled man files lawsuit against San Luis Obispo police officer

Written on 14 Mar, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 49 comments

The lawyer for a developmentally disabled Atascadero man, who said he was physically assaulted in March 2010 by an off-duty San Luis Obispo police officer, filed a lawsuit against the city and the officer seeking damages last week. Scott Summers, 50,... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo gas prices second highest in nation

Written on 5 Mar, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 30 comments

San Luis Obispo County has the second highest gas prices in the nation with the average cost for a gallon of regular at $3.88, according to an AAA report. San Francisco has the highest gas prices in the country at... (Continue reading)