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Dirty deeds
Dust billows and swirls as a loaded dump truck rumbles along its 500th trip down an unpaved dead-end road. Another full load of dirt is dumped in the bed of the Salinas River south of Atascadero. # Where there were once frog ponds and willow trees, there’s now a filled-in area as long as a…
Mother knows best
Was anyone really surprised that so many high school students, even here in San Luis Obispo County, suddenly marched out of their classes recently and into the streets to demonstrate against a proposed House bill that could turn illegal immigrants into felons? I sure wasn’t. And I also wasn’t surprised that so many locals were…
Stand-up students
As school walkouts last week spread throughout America’s Chicano communities in response to a proposed federal bill to criminalize illegal immigration, districts in San Luis Obispo County hardly experienced an impact on par with those in other areas of California. # For one thing, Latinos in general account for only 16.3 percent of the total…
Get down on your knees and dance
At first glance you might think that Dance Church is, well, a little weird. And in a way, you might be right; this is not your typical Sunday service. For starters, the surroundings are decidedly un-church-like. “Worshipâ€? takes place in a candlelit yoga studio—no pews, no stained glass windows, no hymnals, no bibles, no preacher.…
Meth seizures
“Meth use is way, way up,â€? says Grover Police Lt. John Bewick. He should know. Grover Beach Police have been busy all week busting people for selling and making meth. “There is no doubt it causes aggressive behavior and an increases in crimes such as theft,â€? Bewick adds. It started on May 30, when Grover Beach…
Yurt in trouble
When Mikel and Brian Robertson opened their Green Goods building supply store in Atascadero earlier this year, they figured they’d create a buzz by putting up a yurt behind their El Camino Real storefront. They were right; neighbors, curious passers-by, even cops stopped by to check out the round, canvas and wood teepee-like shelter. What…
Letters
Lazy doesn’t equal needy Thank you so much for Glen Starkey’s insightful treatment of the difficult issue of dealing with our local transients and homeless (New Times, March 23). Those of us who are making it in SLO do have a responsibility to help our neighbors with real needs. However, young, healthy, and lazy, but…
Irish pub takes root in Paso Robles
The St. Patrick’s Day opening of The Crooked Kilt, an Irish- and Scottish-inspired pub and restaurant, across the street from the City Park in downtown Paso Robles, was met by crowds that lined up around the block for a chance to celebrate Celtic style. Oversized armchairs, and a couch, offer a living room-like feeling to…
Tour de farce?
Call it sour grapes, but not everybody was thrilled to see the Amgen Tour of California take over the streets of Downtown SLO last month. In fact, while the Chamber of Commerce crosses its fingers in hopes of a repeat visit by the Tour next year, some local businesses say they’d be fine if race…
This land is my land
If you always hurt the one you love, Grover Beach must love itself something fierce. Be careful, Grover. My mom always warned me I’d get hairy palms. If you haven’t heard, or if you always confuse Grover Beach with other parts of Five Cities (of which I’ve only ever been able to identify four), let me…
Fast Facts
Enjoy an evening of great food and smooth jazz by Bubba Ramey while helping raise funs for Dan Sallia’s medical expenses. The community volunteer and non-profit worker began his battle with cancer last August. He needs over $8,000 to continue his treatments. A benefit dinner scheduled for 6:30 on May12, at the SLO Elks Lodge,…
Fear of eminent domain
After an emotionally charged debate, on April 3Grover Beach City Council voted against paving the way for a proposed major redevelopment project in the heart of town. Â The council voted three to two against an agreement that would have forced the owners of a used car lot on the northeast corner of Fourth Street and…
