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Life Intelligence: How To Be Attractive
People usually want to know how to attract attention, be noticed, and spark someone’s interest. So, naturally, advice on the subject abounds. A quick Google search will deliver tips on body language, what to wear, how to smell, what to say or not say, even ice-breaker jokes. Except, learning a few tricks to capture someone’s attention for a moment is not the same as cultivating qualities that keep them hooked. First impressions matter only until people get to know you. And they will, probably faster than you’d like them to.
Motion, Second, Discussion and Civility
Because of the pandemic, I have attended most local school board meetings virtually and observed local governance in action. Previously, when I mentioned an upcoming local board meeting requiring my attendance, some people would joke, “You mean a bored meeting, don’t you?” I’m afraid I have to disagree with anyone considering local school board meetings boring, irrelevant, or a waste of time.
Why Contribute to a Roth IRA?
Consider the benefits and limits associated with making post-tax contributions to an individual retirement account. Thinking about opening or contributing to a Roth IRA? Learn more about the benefits of this type of retirement account and whether you may be eligible to contribute. Consider the positives. The key benefits of...
88 Years of Innovation Continues withJB Dewar’s Commitment to Sustainability
SAN LUIS OBISPO —JB Dewar is the first provider on the Central Coast to offer renewable diesel at the pump. While they have been offering the product in bulk via delivery for the last few years, installing the offering at a fueling station opens availability and access to more customers. The latest in sustainable fuel, renewable diesel, will be available at JB Dewar’s San Luis Obispo fueling location on Prado Road, with the hopes to install in other locations in the near future.
San Luis Obispo County Set to Leave IWMA by November 15
SAN LUIS OBISPO — San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, Sept. 14, for a regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. The meeting opened with public comment on the consent agenda, which focused mainly on the unhoused community in Los Osos and the initiatives to move them to the area set up on Kansas Avenue.
CASA’s Work Recognized By Harold J. Miossi
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of San Luis Obispo County recently received a $10,000 grant from the Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust. This is the sixth time grant funding has been awarded to CASA by the Miossi Trust, which has a central focus on youth development in our county.
Cal Poly Universities’ Rose Float Entry Will Go Over the Moon in 2022
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Hey, diddle, diddle, the Cal Poly universities’ 2022 Tournament of Roses® Parade float features a cat and a fiddle — but the cow jumping over the moon will be wearing a jet pack. When the parade returns on New Year’s Day after a one-year pandemic-related hiatus,...
SLO Food Bank Receives 10,260 Pounds of Fair Meat
Beef will be distributed countywide through SLO Food Bank’s agency partners in the upcoming weeks. SAN LUIS OBISPO — After going completely virtual with last year’s livestock auction, the California Mid-State Fair (CMSF) was excited to hold the Junior Livestock Auction in person this July. This event affords children of all ages the hands-on experience of raising livestock for sale, and, for many participants, the sale of their livestock provides hunger relief to thousands of struggling San Luis Obispo County residents. This year, thanks to the generosity of the community and the continued support of compassionate partners, 10,260 pounds of beef were donated to the SLO Food Bank. This vital commodity will be distributed countywide through the SLO Food Bank’s direct distribution sites and its agency partners over the coming weeks.
News from the City of Morro Bay
City Council appoints Jen Ford to fill vacant Council position. City Council appointed Jen Ford to fill the vacant City Council position during their Sept. 14 meeting. Mrs. Ford, a local business owner and Morro Bay Planning Commissioner fills the position vacated by the passing of former Councilmember Robert “Red” Davis earlier this year. Per Morro Bay Municipal Code, she can hold the seat until the special election in June 2022. Mrs. Ford would be eligible to run for the Council seat in that special election so long as she remains a registered voter.
Power Plant Smokestacks — Leave Them Be, or Not?
MORRO BAY — It’s a question that Shakespeare might pose—Are the power plant smokestacks to be or not to be—left standing, that is. The future of Morro Bay’s iconic smokestacks became a little clearer on Sept. 8 after an online meeting with government and power plant officials. The Zoom meeting,...
Local Authors Release YA Sci-Fi Novel
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Jon McConnell graduated from Atascadero High School in 2000, and Dayna McConnell graduated from Morro Bay High School in 2005. Each ended up working at Mervyn’s Department Store, Dayna in the shoe department, and John in the men’s department. Little did they know that less than a decade later, they would be married with two kids, and both published authors of a YA sci-fi novel.
Two Words
“It was a beautiful Saturday morning; the sun beamed in through the kitchen window as Trey Collins read his morning newspaper. He looked up from the newspaper for a moment as Brooke entered the room. He stopped, and he glanced at her again; something was different. Her hair, “Hum, shorter, looks good,” he thought. He went back to his newspaper without mentioning his thoughts to her; he continued reading the newspaper where he left off.
State of California: Timing A Recall Election
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The push to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom began in February 2020 and has since garnered over 2 million signatures, well over the 1.495 million required to trigger a recall election. On Jul. 1, Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis issued a proclamation declaring a special election...
A Vital Role; Family and Lifestyle
Get off the sidelines when it comes to protecting your greatest asset: Your Health. When faced with a health issue, we turn to our doctor and other healthcare specialists for information, support, and a positive resolution. But when you head to an appointment, do you go armed with research gleaned from reputable sources? Are you prepared to ask questions and voice your concerns if something doesn’t seem right?
Judge Denies Defense Motion to Disqualify District Attorney in Flores Hearing
SAN LUIS OBISPO — On the 13th day of the preliminary hearing for Paul (44) and Ruben (80) Flores, Judge van Rooyen denied the defense’s motion to remove the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney from the case. The father and son are charged in connection with the 1996 disappearance...
Following Governor Newsom’s Recent Vaccination Measures, Others Follow Suit
SACRAMENTO — Throughout August some of California’s largest employers – both private businesses and local governments—have announced that they will be following Governor Gavin Newsom’s lead in implementing employee vaccine and testing measures. After California implemented new vaccine verification and testing requirements for state and health care workers last Monday...
Natural Healing Center Founder Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Helios Raphael Dayspring (35), the founder of the Natural Healing Center, a cannabis retailer, has pleaded guilty to bribery and failing to report millions of dollars in income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). According to the Department of Justice, Dayspring, who has shops in Grover...
Service to the Community
San Luis Obispo County enjoys beautiful topography, a pleasant climate, and a significant community service ethic. During the summer of 2021, civic groups, private businesses, non-profits, and government agencies have joined forces to best support our community as we exit the global pandemic. Sustainable practices that are interlinked as a mutually supporting process can create prosperity in society for generations. Civic responsibility moves beyond the legal duty of care requirements and can be considered an ethical or moral service. Two such agencies connected with my office that serve adults who in turn benefit our youth are the SLO Noor Foundation and SLO Career and Technical Education (CTE) Foundation. These agencies understand that helping those who provide for our youth is a variation of paying it forward.
How to Become a Hero in Five Seconds
“It’s tough to do the right thing.” I’ve heard it, thought it, and shared it. And I’m willing to wager I’m in (your) good company. We may end up squabbling over what tough actually means, but I intend to challenge this perspective. Setting an admirable daily example is most definitely...
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