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Proposed Templeton mental health hospital gains approval

Written on 15 Mar, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a proposed mental health hospital in Templeton following an appeal of the county Planning Commission’s Jan. 14 approval. Harvey and Melanie Billig are planning to build a... (Continue reading)

John Ashbaugh apologizes for lashing out, again

Written on 6 Mar, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 27 comments

In response to concerns by several San Luis Obispo residents about demands new development could have on the city’s dwindling water supply and overtaxed infrastructure, Councilman John Ashbaugh lashed out at his constituents. On March 2, Bob Shanbrom emailed city... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande commission approves Tompkins’ hotel plan

Written on 19 Feb, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

Following a redesign of the project, the Arroyo Grande Planning Commission unanimously approved developer Nick Tompkins’ plans to build the first hotel in the Village of Arroyo Grande. The project is called the Village Inn Hotel. [KSBY] Tompkins is planning... (Continue reading)

Why is Adam Hill silent on firing of Coastal Commission director?

Written on 17 Feb, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 54 comments

OPINION by DAN CARPENTER A week has gone by since the firing of the Executive Director of the Coastal Commission, and no public comment by Supervisor Adam Hill whose district includes the coastal zone from Montana De Oro south to... (Continue reading)

California Coastal Commission episode reignites fight

Written on 12 Feb, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 29 comments

OPINION by STEVEN T. JONES I was struck by two things this week while witnessing the firing of the director of the California Coastal Commission: Dr. Charles Lester’s ouster should outrage all Californians who care about protecting our coast, and... (Continue reading)

California Coastal Commission director under fire

Written on 20 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

Amid a battle between environmentalists and pro-development commissioners, a move to oust the California Coastal Commission executive director is under way. On Jan. 14, Commission Chair Steve Kinsey informed Executive Director Charles Lester that the 12-member panel will consider whether... (Continue reading)

Commission approves Templeton psychiatric hospital

Written on 15 Jan, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday in support of a proposed mental health hospital in Templeton. An appeal of the project to the board of supervisors is likely, though. Harvey and Melanie Billig are seeking approval... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande’s city manager a bad fit

Written on 6 Jan, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 41 comments

OPINION By JULIE TACKER A year ago, in its search to replace embattled City Manager Steve Adams, the Arroyo Grande City Council voted unanimously to retain the same recruiting firm, Peckham & McKenney that the city of Bell had hired... (Continue reading)

County delays decision on psychiatric hospital

Written on 12 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

After more than three hours of discussion, the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission delayed making a decision Thursday on a proposed mental health hospital in Templeton. The commission scheduled another hearing for Jan. 14. Harvey and Melanie Billig are... (Continue reading)

A SLO City Council Merry Christmas to downtown shoppers

Written on 8 Dec, 2015 in Featured, Opinion | 23 comments

OPINION by RICHARD SCHMIDT Monday, downtown shoppers hoping to park in the 60-plus public parking spaces in the San Luis Obispo City lot off Broad and Marsh streets, were greeted with signs telling them the lot is closed permanently, and... (Continue reading)