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Ashbaugh and Carpenter debate Measure Y

Written on 16 May, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo Property and Business Owner’s Association hosted a panel discussion on Measure Y renewal Thursday that featured opposing views expressed by councilmen John Ashbaugh and Dan Carpenter. Ashbaugh said the city has properly handled... (Continue reading)

Woman injured in motorcycle versus SUV accident

Written on 16 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A San Luis Obispo woman received major injuries after the motorcycle she was riding was hit by an SUV on Thursday, police said. At about 9:45 a.m., the motorcyclist was traveling northbound on Sacramento Drive through the intersection at Capitolio... (Continue reading)

Woman crashes into Nucci’s Pizza

Written on 16 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A 33-year-old woman crashed her SUV into a San Luis Obispo pizza restaurant Thursday injuring one patron, police said. At about 3:45 p.m., the driver of the SUV was attempting to park when her foot got caught between the pedals... (Continue reading)

Bars buck Marx, will open early for Cal Poly graduation

Written on 15 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

Downtown San Luis Obispo bars have spurned a request from Cal Poly and Mayor Jan Marx to forego opening at 6 a.m. on the upcoming days of the university’s graduation ceremonies. [Mustang News] For years Cal Poly students have participated... (Continue reading)

Traditional homeless shelter vs. permanent housing

Written on 14 May, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 21 comments

OPINION By SLO COUNCILMAN DAN CARPENTER Two overriding concerns are prevalent when addressing the homeless situation in San Luis Obispo. How do we maintain the health and safety of our businesses and residents while at the same time providing a... (Continue reading)

Is Dee Torres on leave from CAPSLO by her own choosing?

Written on 14 May, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 46 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The embattled former director of the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo’s (CAPSLO) homeless services program is currently on leave from her job with the nonprofit, but it is unclear whether she is skipping work on... (Continue reading)

SLO city attorney slated for third straight raise

Written on 14 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 27 comments

Correction: The proposed raise would be Dietrick’s third raise in three years, not her third raise in four years. San Luis Obispo City Attorney Christine Dietrick is due for another pay raise. A year after receiving a 4.5 percent salary... (Continue reading)

SLO code enforcers eye landlord housing the poor

Written on 12 May, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 37 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo property owner contends that multiple tenants of his are facing the threat of homelessness as a result of unwarranted action city code enforcers are taking against him. John Holloman, an 84-year-old retired medical... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly blanks Irvine to even series

Written on 10 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Cal Poly pitching has struggled on Saturdays throughout the 2014 season. But on Saturday night with just one run of support, Mustang pitchers shut out first-place UC Irvine, and Cal Poly beat the Anteaters 1-0. The Mustang... (Continue reading)

Latino Outreach Council out of compliance

Written on 8 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 30 comments

The Latino Outreach Council has failed to file require charity registration papers with the California Department of Justice for more than 10 years, even though the issue has been brought in front of the council multiple times. [NewTimes] In early... (Continue reading)