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Joe Amaral of Arroyo Grande is a paramedic and father of a young daughter, Zelia.

Arroyo Grande paramedic spends his spare time writing

Joe Amaral of Arroyo Grande is a paramedic and father of a young daughter, but he is also more than a “moonlighter” writer and poet. After spending 48 hours straight on the job and hiking with daughter, Zelia, he sits down to pen poems, short stories...

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Carlyn Christianson wins SLO Council seat with 4138 votes

UPDATE 9:45 p.m.: With all 24 precincts counted -- about 500 ballots are still outstanding -- Carlyn Christianson has been elected to the San Luis Obispo City Council with 4138 votes over her opponents Paul Brown, 3371 votes, and Donald Hendrick with 217.

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CRIME

Atascadero man arraigned in shooting death of neighbor

The preliminary hearing for Mark Andrews, an Atascadero man charged with murdering his neighbor, Colleen Barga-Milbury, will be held July 16, a judge said Tuesday.
LOCAL NEWS

2 extra police officers in San Luis Obispo are OK’d

The San Luis Obispo City Council narrowly passed the city’s two-year budget Tuesday night by a 3-1 vote.
CRIME

Ex-Cal Poly professor who exposed himself in library gets probation

Former Cal Poly professor Shaun Kelly was sentenced to three years of probation last week for exposing himself in the university library.
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LOCAL NEWS

Atascadero commission to consider proposed La Plaza development

La Plaza Downtown Retail Center, a new retail development proposed for downtown Atascadero, is slated to go before the city’s Planning Commission on Tuesday night.

CAMBRIAN SPORTS

Bronco Raethke rakes in postseason baseball awards

Quinten Raethke was, no doubt, very pleased to be named Outstanding Offensive Player for the 2013 Broncos, winners of the Coast Valley League with a 10-0 record. After all, the 6-foot, 3-inch Raethke led the team with a .407 batting average, scored 19 runs and drove in 19 runs while stealing...

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DINING

Magazines showcase SLO County's gourmet dining scene

Looking for another reason to wine and dine on the Central Coast this summer? Two magazines, Sunset and Cooking Light, recently published features showcasing gourmet grub from the region.
LOCAL NEWS

Two people injured in crash on Highway 46

A crash on Highway 46 just west of Highway 101 injured two people Tuesday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.
LOCAL NEWS

Atascadero to consider promoting Rachelle Rickard to city manager

Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard could be the city of Atascadero’s next city manager, the city officially announced Tuesday.
POLITICS

Deadline to turn in ballots for SLO City Council race is 8 p.m.

It's the last day for registered voters to turn in their ballots to fill the vacant seat on the San Luis Obispo City Council. The three candidates are Paul Brown, Carlyn Christianson and Donald Hedrick.