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Mecham views water basin with new eyes

Written on 20 Aug, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 72 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN A North County supervisor said a new county-produced map showing Paso Robles’ incredibly shrinking groundwater basin was a revelation to him and has impacted the way he looks at the issues. “I didn’t expect to see what... (Continue reading)

Water bankers purchase Paso Robles’ Hardham Ranch

Written on 15 Jul, 2013 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 48 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN One of the nation’s most controversial and wealthiest farm operators has quietly acquired a sprawling 742-acre parcel of prime ranch and agricultural property adjacent to the southeast edge of the Paso Robles city limits — causing some... (Continue reading)

California wineries courting gays

Written on 17 Jun, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

Sonoma and Napa Valley wineries are courting gay customers by coming out with labels in support of same sex marriage. [LA Weekly] The producers of Same Sex Meritage, a Sonoma grown red table wine that is sold in stores in... (Continue reading)

Vina Robles announces inaugural concert series

Written on 14 May, 2013 in Discovered, Featured | 4 comments

Vina Robles’ 2013 concert lineup includes Sammy Hagar, ZZ Top, Tony Bennett, Steve Martin, Bonnie Raitt and more. The 3,300-seat amphitheater, located on Highway 56 three miles from downtown Paso Robles, will open its doors with “An Evening with Yes”... (Continue reading)

Opera in the Vineyard, event photos

Written on 20 Mar, 2013 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

At the most elegant event in the Salon Series yet, attendees enjoyed an enticing evening of great wine, food, and the Central Coast’s favorite gypsy ensemble Café Musique at Vina Robles. The event began with a bubbles and cheese prelude... (Continue reading)

Driver crashes into San Luis Obispo liquor store

Written on 21 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A driver crashed into the building of Laurel Lane Liquors Thursday morning in San Luis Obispo, destroying many wine bottles. [Tribune] The driver allegedly ran a stop sign on Augusta Street at Laurel Lane around 10:15 a.m. The car drove... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles wines earn top rankings

Written on 14 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Two red wines from San Luis Obispo County have been prominently included in a list of best red wines on the West Coast. [San Francisco Chronicle] The publication articulates its opinion of the top 100 wines and has this to... (Continue reading)

Supervisors to spend thousands on airline magazine advertising

Written on 11 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Tourism Business Improvement District is asking the board of supervisors to purchase advertising in the US Airways Magazine promoting a coastal wine tasting route. The magazine spread will consist of a 23 page feature on... (Continue reading)

The Cork Dorks Anniversary Party, event photos

Written on 16 Nov, 2012 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Over a dozen wineries and their winemakers took time away from a busy harvest to share their local wines, laughs, and experiences at the Cliffs Resort in Pismo Beach for the The Cork Dorks reunion and anniversary party. The Cork... (Continue reading)

City attorney fines Ashbaugh for campaign misconduct

Written on 27 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 45 comments

San Luis Obpispo City Attorney Christine Dietrick fined Councilman John Ashbaugh $252 Friday for accepting an illegal campaign contribution from County Supervisor Adam Hill. Ashbaugh admitted to receiving two bottles of wine from Hill in addition to a $200 check,... (Continue reading)