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City fires officers convicted of drug smuggling

Written on 3 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 33 comments

The two San Luis Obispo police officers who plead guilty to charges they had attempted to bring Mexican prescription drugs into the United States by way of the San Ysidro port of entry were fired following an internal investigation. On... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo gets tough with landlords

Written on 3 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 comments

City officials plan to mail 3,900 enforcement letters later this month to San Luis Obispo property owners who appear to be renting homes without maintaining a required business tax certificate and license. [Tribune] Under the plan, property owners will be... (Continue reading)

Police spend thousands repairing new cruisers

Written on 2 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 36 comments

San Luis Obispo police have spent $37,434 in seven months repairing and maintaining 10 high speed police cruisers, causing some to question if the Dodge Chargers are prone to malfunctions, or are the breakdowns the result of poor care and... (Continue reading)

Movies Under the Stars, event photos

Written on 31 Jul, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | One comment

Movies Under the Stars began its 2010 summers series with Christmas in July under the open sky. Movie lovers packed picnics, brought blankets and lawn chairs to watch the classic film at Edna Valley Vineyard. Proceeds from the tickets benefit... (Continue reading)

Settle settles the question: He’s not running

Written on 29 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

San Luis Obispo city councilman and Arroyo Grande resident Allen Settle has decided not to run for mayor in November. [E-Insider] Settle, who has served on the council in some capacity for 30 years, instead announced his intention to endorse... (Continue reading)

Jewelers’ suspicions lead to arrest of serial burglars

Written on 24 Jul, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

After Atascadero police failed to link a stolen diamond ring report with a report of two suspicious-looking men trying to sell an expensive diamond ring to a jewelry store, the victim took it upon her self and tracked down her... (Continue reading)

Prado Road to be on November ballot in San Luis Obispo

Written on 21 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

San Luis Obispo voters will decide the future direction of the proposed Prado Road extension in November. [Tribune] In a post-midnight vote, the City Council agreed unanimously to put the new initiative on the November ballot. The council decision came... (Continue reading)

Madonna versus Lady Gaga, event photos

Written on 19 Jul, 2010 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

The dress code for one of the hottest parties of the year—Lady Gaga versus Madonna at the Native Lounge—said leave the jeans at home and throw on a corset instead. While the DJ played Madonna and Lady Gaga’s biggest hits,... (Continue reading)

Lichtig decides to open budget meeting to public

Written on 16 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

San Luis Obispo City Manager Katie Lichtig has retreated from earlier statements and will now allow the public and media to attend meetings of a newly formed budget task force advisory group. [Tribune] Lichtig, on the job for a little... (Continue reading)

2010 Surf Roots Tour boasts pretty faces and heavyweight talent

Written on 15 Jul, 2010 in Discovered | No comments

Music lovers rejoice! Surf musicians from all over the world are headed to the Central Coast for Resin Music’s fifth annual West Coast Surf Roots Tour. Ever since Jack Johnson went mainstream, surf music has made a huge comeback into the... (Continue reading)