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No home, no problem
I went into this photo essay project expecting to feel sympathetic and even sorry for the homeless people I photographed. I left with the discovery of two men who had simply chosen a drastically different lifestyle than the rest of us. I also left with two friends. Over the course of almost three weeks, I…
The land of the scuttling crab
Culturally, China is somewhat inaccessible to the Western world. Sure, we joke about the omnipresent “made in China” stamp on everything we buy and quake when we hear reports of human rights violations, but how many of us will ever talk with a Chinese citizen? And for that matter, even if we did, to what…
You can go for Myles
As a warm-up for St. Paddy’s Day, O’Reilly’s has got the blues again. This time, the Arroyo Grande club has guitarist A.C. Myles playing their soon-to-be-famous “Friday Night Blues Concert Series” on Friday, March 14. # Myles works his blues magic in the same vein as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Rory Gallagher, and Eric Clapton. “Now…
Golden, Blues, and green
For the past 15 years, Tim Golden has poured his heart, soul, and wallet into the San Luis Obispo Blues–a local semiprofessional baseball team. But on the night of March 6, after a decade and a half of financial struggles and turmoil with the city, Golden and his partners, John Rourke and Joe Vergara, agreed…
Signs from the beyond?
In failing health after a fight with pancreatic cancer, James B. Lindholm left his position as San Luis Obispo County’s top legal counsel in October of 2007. He died at age 64 on Jan. 31, 2008. His post has been filled on an interim basis in the meantime. Yet none of those facts has seemingly…
Fast facts
Phillips Floor to Ceiling is celebrating its new Kitchen and Bath Showroom at its San Luis Obispo store with a grand opening March 14 and 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 3050 Broad St., suite 129, San Luis Obispo. The expansion will feature cabinetry, countertops, and floor-to-ceiling materials manufactured to environmentally sensitive standards. During…
I have a headache this big!
Some days when I wake up, not even coffee is enough to drive away the pounding in my skull. The pressure. The incessant throbbing pain that is my routine existence–and, possibly, the result of whatever it is I drank mass quantities of the night before. That’s why I was glad to stagger out of my…
Liddell taps out on Lenthall event
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell has postponed a planned fundraiser for the reelection campaign of 3rd District Supervisor Jerry Lenthall. A press release said that “The Iceman” was called away on a last-minute European press tour to promote his upcoming fight with “Sugar” Rashad Evans. Liddell plans to reschedule the event, but no…
Sophisticated taste
Native, a sophisticated, edgy lounge and restaurant in San Luis Obispo, isn’t for everyone. That’s why it’s being talked about all over the county, and deservedly so–this unique gathering spot offers modern, comfortable couches, an ultra-cool scene, and an extraordinary menu by the talented chef Charles Aghajanian. Despite the lack of signage out front and…
A letter from the ranch
The Maxine Lewis Homeless Shelter got very full at the first of the year, to the point that my boyfriend, Jim, and I were being turned away more often than not. Jim had (and still has) a job, and sleeping in the rain at night, then trying to look respectable at work the next day,…
Mitchell Park(ing lot) reconsidered
SLO’s Parks and Recreation Commissioners agreed to revisit the controversial parking lot expansion at Mitchell Park after residents of the neighborhood group, Save Mitchell Park, addressed the commission during its March 5 meeting. Although Mitchell Park wasn’t on the agenda, the commission listened and voted to put the issue on its agenda for a future…
Earth-friendly fashion
It ain’t easy being green, but Reborn sure does make it look good. # This Paso Robles clothing boutique isn’t just celebrating its two year anniversary on March 15, it’s also celebrating a steady transformation into a mini-eco-friendly Mecca for the Central Coast. Since Reborn opened in 2005, owner Christina Maldonado has adhered to a…
Save money, live better?
The Atascadero City Council accepted the application of a developer to build a Wal-Mart at Del Rio Road and El Camino Real, giving the company its first step forward in a years-long contentious attempt to put a store there. The vote was 4-1, with Mayor Mike Brennler, elected last year in a clean-government sweep motivated…
It seems like just yesterday
Wow. Can you believe it’s been five years since the invasion of Iraq? A lot’s happened since then: Saddam was captured, the Human Genome Project was completed, and Britney shaved her head. But a lot of other stuff happened too: Just look at the numbers. According to costofwar.com, since 2003, the United States has spent…
Growing greener in SLO County
It’s hard to remember if local is the new organic or vice versa, but SLO County is seeing lots more organic farming. The number of new organic growers in SLO County doubled between 2005 and 2006 from nine to 18, according to James Moore, a county agriculture technician. Moore said that he has already registered…
Letters
Life won’t be as sweet any more Two sugars and milk for my coffee … but the two Sugars I’ll miss most are Drew and Nerissa. You’ve been a wonderful team to watch, and I wish you success in your future endeavors. Your kids are going to love having you home in the evenings. You…
Gridiron gals prepare to go for another title
Fingernail polish and football helmets have been a winning combination for the Central Coast Heat–San Luis Obispo County’s women’s tackle football team and reigning two-time national champions. Practice has just begun, and the season’s kickoff in the Independent Women’s Football League Sixxes is only weeks away. # While preparing to defend their title, the team–which…
