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Living green in the Summer of Energy
On Sept. 22, the autumnal equinox will bring the Summer of Energy to an unceremonious end. Expect no banners, commissioned anthems, or ballyhoo of any sort. Just political fallout. # As the Green Movement surged inland from the Pacific coastline, a mounting fuel crisis provided strong opposing pressure from energy lobbies. The meeting of these…
Take a salad safari
The name Salad Safari conjures something more than a typical salad bar—and that conjure is correct. # From low-carb lovers to sandwich and smoothie fanatics, Salad Safari in Grover Beach has something for everyone. With the safari- and jungle-themed decor (and a New Times stand at the door), owners Maryruth and Billy Mitchell—and their daughter…
Atascadero revelations rile city leaders
Some Atascadero city officials are angry and shocked after reading recently leaked documents that appear to reveal that city staff members were not only aware of the possibility of a Super Wal-Mart coming to the north end of town, but were actively involved in the planning process. The documents consist of a stack of e-mails…
Correction
In “This bud’s for you,” Aug. 31, New Times incorrectly dated the order to return Donovan No Runner’s property. While the actual transfer occurred much later, a judge officially sent the order in December of 2002. Additionally, patient Ben Breschini’s attorney, Lou Koory, addressed, but did not submit, the case law referred to in the…
Letters
A closer look at genetic engineering In response to the story by Shawna Galassi (“Kernels of contention”, Aug. 31) the following is of importance. The panel appearing before the Board of Supervisors emphasized the concept of co-existence. One aspect of genetically modified or genetically engineered foods has remained conspicuously absent in the discussion. This retired…
Look behind the bars
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s administration is currently seeking nearly $6 billion in bonds for California prisons, but spending more money won’t fix the state’s biggest financial problem: the staggering cost of housing more than 170,000 inmates. That’s 470 inmates for every 100,000 Californians, the highest per-capita in the United States. California’s prison system is embroiled in…
Fast Facts
Central Coast Roller Derby, the premiere all-female roller derby league in San Luis Obispo County, is hosting a skating/recruiting party, so strap on your skates and roll with the CCRD Derby Girls! There will be games, music, prizes, CCRD merchandise for sale, and recruiting. All ages are welcome to skate at the party. The coolest…
A hole in the ground
The E train barreled through the subway tunnel, listing and rattling along its tracks toward its final destination: the former site of the World Trade Center. Most days five years ago, the train would be full of suited businessmen heading toward one of the world’s major hubs of commerce. Today a blustery wet Saturday it…
Film, five years later
There’s no shortage of films questioning the government’s version of 9/11, but first-time filmmaker Ray Nowosielski felt compelled to add 9/11: Press For Truth to the mix after stumbling upon the “Complete 9/11 Timeline” an Internet source that chronicles more than 7,000 news stories related to the attacks. # Nowosielski said that unlike other 9/11…
Gimme five
Five years ago, I was doing exactly what I do most of the time these days. I was sleeping. I’m a Shredder of few pleasures, and one of those pleasures is a good 12 or so hours of uninterrupted rest. Plus a nap or two throughout the day. And maybe a siesta. I might have…
Otter mystery plays on in Morro Bay
Just a brief decade ago, the California sea otter population appeared to be on the road to recovery. Since 1985, the species had managed to climb from just more than 1,400 animals to slightly less than 2,400 a trend that encouraged coastal environmentalists. Then, without warning or reason, the progress halted. The situation confounded conservationists…
