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Hive mentality
It’s the end of the world as we know it. Bees are dying, and nobody knows why. The suspect list is as varied as it is speculative. Genetically modified food. Pesticides. Cell phones. Wi-Fi. Fungus. About the only theory not floating around is alien abduction. # National media have sounded the alarm: Without these industrious…
Do you recall?
Man oh man. I don’t know about you, but I am still hung over from Mother’s Day. Hoo boy. That was one killer celebration, my friend. The last thing I remember was Grandma Shredder doing body shots off of the pizza delivery guy. Then everything goes hazy and fuzzy and black until Tuesday morning. But…
Atascadero Councilmembers respond to recall attempt
In written answers to recall notices filed against them, Atascadero city council members Ellen Beraud and Mike Brennler on May 16 defended themselves from allegations of being anti-business, allied with special interests, and unheeding of private property rights. “Let’s not go back to the days of backroom deals,” Brennler # wrote. “Allow me to fulfill…
Rhone rangers
California Syrah has seen an incremental rise in the quality over the last five years, and this delicious, infinitely pleasing variety continues to improve dramatically. Everyone from revered critics like Robert Parker Jr. and the gang of critics at Wine Spectator magazine to Pinot Noir producers is singing praises about Syrah. So why are so…
Letters
Los Osos is poised to be a shining example Dear Bruce Gibson, I, as well as so many Los Osos residents, want to thank you for your efforts to create an efficient sewer. You have inspired trust and integrity to the black eye that we have all worn here in Los Osos. As my grandfather…
Morro Bay mulls over sewage options
Morro Bay residents are facing minimum monthly sewer bills of around $35 to pay for an upgraded sewage plant with secondary treatment, the City Council heard at its May 14 meeting. Officials in Morro Bay and Cayucos are considering whether to upgrade their jointly operated sewage plant to tertiary treatment a final stage of filtration…
One man could be behind five assaults
SLO Police are investigating a possible link between the May 12 sexual assault of a woman in the downtown San Luis Obispo area and a string of assaults that occurred last year. The recent assault happened at around 1:35 a.m. near Nipomo and Leff, The suspect reportedly talked to the woman at Buchon, then covered…
Global gluttony
In response to Patrick Howe’s “Global pizza” commentary (May 3): Patrick argues that it’s pointless for an individual to try to do anything about global warming. He says the job has to be done by governments. He’s wrong. Apathy won’t cool the earth any more than guilt will. Patrick’s argument about the fat guy heedlessly…
Fast facts:
The Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos are celebrating Heritage Day and bringing history to life May 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn about local historical figures, including Henry Tefft, Captain William Dana, and his wife Maria Josefa Carrillo. The eighth annual Heritage Day will feature more than 50 historic re-enactors and interactive activities for…
Making Bob proud
I don’t like reggae, but I love Bob Marley. Is that an oxymoron? No, it’s just a plain old fact that after Marley, all reggae pales in comparison. Unfortunately, I never got to see Bob, but I came as close as anyone is likely to get these days: I saw Ziggy Marley at Pozo Saloon…
Los Osos sees progress and challenges
At a May 10 meeting regarding the Los Osos sewer situation, the Regional Water Quality Control Board opted to refrain from ordering 4,400 Los Osos property owners to stop using their septic systems by 2011 or face fines. Board members said they felt that the construction of a wastewater treatment center was moving in the…
Enjoy the benefits of gelato
If you’ve got a minute, Shelby Hood would like to tell you about the benefits of gelato, including lower butterfat than ice cream, richer flavor, a significant amount of calcium, and a full serving of fruit in the sorbet. # “I just love gelato,” Hood said. “I love Italian culture. The Italians don’t think anything…
To scrap or not to scrap
A quick walk past Dwellinart, the new Garden Street art gallery, is enough to show that trouble is brewing between city officials and Michael Ackerman, the gallery’s owner. The windows are covered in flyers asking passersby to “HELP Dwellinart” and advising them to support the building’s new fa¡ade in the form of letters and e-mails…
Versaw’s out, Bright’s in
On May 7, the Grover Beach City Council appointed Karen Bright to fill the seat left vacant by former councilmember Larry Versaw, who resigned from his position last month when he moved from Grover Beach. State law requires elected officials to maintain residency within city limits. Before Bright replaced Versaw on the council, she served…
Join the party
If you’ve seen a flier with a can of Campbell’s tomato soup wearing a Stalin mustache, chances are you’ve already been invited to the May 19 Fascist Art Party at The Establishment. The exhibit began as something of a joke an opportunity to poke fun at the authoritarian political ideology but quickly developed into a…
