Monthly Archives: June 2015

King Harris, Opinion

That’s The Way it Was

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By King Harris

For 20 years of my life, I was a local television news anchor, and for more than half that time, a news director as well, so it shouldn’t be much of a surprise that I’ve been following with great interest the salacious saga of former NBC news anchor Brian Williams, who was suspended earlier this year then demoted last week for embellishing several news accounts that he was involved in.
I blame NBC for letting the situation get out of hand as it did, but as far as I’m concerned William’s first big mistake is that he let it get away from him.
It’s easy to do when you are suddenly thrust into the spotlight and become the celebrity that everyone else thinks you are.
It’s an ego trip just waiting to happen when your real purpose for being there was to present in the most effective way you could, news reports and features that would have some value to your viewers. Credibility here was the key, and that’s not something you build in just one day. Continue reading That’s The Way it Was →

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: June 25–July 8, 2015

SLO Art Show
ARTS Obispo is presenting, Art After Dark Los Osos

Lifelong Learners of the Central Coast is offering five new classes in July. “Meditation for the Soul,” is from10 a.m.-noon Monday, July 13 at the SLO Adult School. “Journey of the Universe — What’s It All About?” 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 at the Oak Creek Commons in Paso Robles. “Basic Genetics From the Beginning Until Now,” six Monday sessions — July 20, 27 and Aug. 3, 17, 24 and 31 from 10 a.m.-noon at KCBX studios in SLO. “Taking Great Nature Photos,” 10-noon Wednesday, July 22 at the Los Osos Oaks Nature Reserve. And “Expressing Your Personal Philosophy,” 10-noon Thursday, July 23 at the SLO Adult School. Courses are open to the general public and each session is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. See: www.lifelearnerscc.org  for more information and to register and become a member. Membership is $25 a year.
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Nightwriters

Nightwriters: The Visit

Tony PiazzaBy Tony Piazza

I can’t remember the quote verbatim, but I can paraphrase; “Be courteous, because who knows, you might be entertaining an angel.” I’m not sure it was an angel who appeared that summer day many years back; but if it wasn’t, it was surely the closest thing.
I was sickly as a child. Just one of those spins of life’s wheel. Some kids could play in the pouring rain with no effect, and others, like myself, got into a small draft, and ended up with the sniffles. It was hard on my mother. I weathered it, but being her only child, she worried constantly. Continue reading Nightwriters: The Visit →

Judy Salamacha, Lifestyle

Volunteers Honored by Senior

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By Judy Salamacha

“Seniors, Get into the Act!” This call to action complimented and congratulated several individuals and senior service organizations for their good works at the 2015 “Celebration Tea” hosted by the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens, Area Agency on Aging.
Jim Talbott, president of the agency’s board of directors, said the honorees were “champions” for their efforts to enhance the lives of senior adults in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. Three honorees were recognized as “Senior Citizens of the Year” — Dr. Ralph B. Allison, Forrest “Frosty” Frost, and Joan Bogle. Continue reading Volunteers Honored by Senior →

Business Matters, Gareth Kelly

Hoppin Plaza

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Photos courtesy of SLO Downtown Association

Every Friday throughout the summer there is only one place to be. Between 5.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. the Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo becomes a concert venue and host to the annual Concerts in the Plaza series. Celebrating its 20th year this unique venue has become the place both locals and tourists alike kick off their weekend, “let down their hair and boogie down” to the sounds of a wide ranging selection of bands including many local ones such as Damon Castillo and the world renowned Young Dubliners.
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