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Questions surround Santa Margarita woman’s death

Written on 13 Jun, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 55 comments

On the morning she died, Janet Lucille McCarthy had planned to take flight from a tumultuous marriage, friends told CalCoastNews. The 44-year-old Santa Margarita woman, and mother of three, was planning an extended vacation to her parents' home in Ohio to... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly Wine Festival on April 24, part two

Written on 26 Apr, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

The Cal Poly Wine Festival took place on Saturday April 24th, 2010 in Santa Margarita. This event featured a multitude of vendors from local wineries. The proceeds of this event support Cal Poly students involved in viticulture and educational opportunities... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly Wine Festival on April 24, part one

Written on 26 Apr, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | One comment

The Cal Poly Wine Festival took place on Saturday April 24th, 2010 in Santa Margarita. This event featured a multitude of vendors from local wineries. The proceeds of this event support Cal Poly students involved in viticulture and educational opportunities... (Continue reading)

Earth Day Food & Wine Festival Weekend, part three

Written on 18 Apr, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

The Earth Day Food & Wine Festival was a weekend celebration of sustainably produced, award-winning food and wine grown on California’s scenic Central Coast. Enjoy photos from the feature event on Saturday, April 17 which included barrel tastings, cooking demonstrations,... (Continue reading)

Earth Day Food & Wine Festival Weekend part two

Written on 18 Apr, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

The Earth Day Food & Wine Festival was a weekend celebration of sustainably produced, award-winning food and wine grown on California’s scenic Central Coast. Enjoy photos from the feature event on Saturday, April 17 which included barrel tastings, cooking demonstrations,... (Continue reading)

Earth Day Food & Wine Festival Weekend part one

Written on 18 Apr, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

The Earth Day Food & Wine Festival was a weekend celebration of sustainably produced, award-winning food and wine grown on California’s scenic Central Coast. Enjoy photos from the feature event on Saturday, April 17 which included barrel tastings, cooking demonstrations,... (Continue reading)

Elementary school students suspended for kill list and sexual threats

Written on 25 May, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE A group of parents allege Santa Margarita Elementary School officials have failed to provide a safe environment and have chosen to keep their children home until their concerns are addressed. After numerous complaints, two Santa Margarita Elementary students have... (Continue reading)

Developer blames downturn in the market

Written on 7 Feb, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

Robert Fowler forgot to pay some taxes on his 100 acre property near the Santa Margarita Ranch development. In 2005, at the top of the market, Fowler failed to pay $619,000 in taxes and penalties. While Tom Daschle threw his... (Continue reading)

Santa Margarita Ranch property on auction block

Written on 8 Dec, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A thousand-acre parcel of the controversial Santa Margarita Ranch, owned by developer Ronald Hertel, is in default and will be sold at auction December 30. Also on the block, this one slated for December 22, is a Pismo Beach... (Continue reading)

Santa Margarita School principal convicted of DUI

Written on 18 Sep, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Margarita Elementary School Principal Melanie Karp has been sentenced to two days in the county jail and three years probation for driving under the influence of alcohol. Commissioner Stephen B. Sefton also levied a fine of $1,726 and... (Continue reading)