Monday, February 6, 2012     Volume: 26, Issue: 27
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Should deceased Santa Maria officer Alberto Covarrubias Jr. have received a police funeral?

What happened to innocent until proven guilty?
His final actions should forfeit that honor.
It's tragic, but the Santa Maria PD are partially responsible.
The decision should be left to his family.

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Phantom arboritions

They can lurk in the shadows of the great coastal redwood. Thriving in the dark and damp, and lying tucked away among the massive trunks of redwoods, they are easily overlooked by the casual passerby. In many ways, the elusive and enigmatic albino redwood lives up to its nickname “Ghost Tree.” The ghosts, while not native to San Luis Obispo County, could be closer than you think—in the darkest corners of your favorite family campground, or peeking out along the side of your most frequently haunted hiking trail. There... [ Read Article ]