Shandon News

The following article was posted on May 24th, 2012, in the New Times - Volume 26, Issue 43 [ Submit a Story ] The sensationalized themes shouted by pundits and protestors nationwide are making their way into local discussions, specifically in the campaign for one of the seats on the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors.

Kevin Villalobos, 24, was arrested Tuesday, three days after the vehicle was reported stolen near the intersection of Marsh and Chorro streets.

The election of Debbie Arnold or Ed Waage could tilt the balance of the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors and change how it approaches development and growth issues and how it acts toward the environment.

Hauling away old furniture, appliances and junk cars from Shandon will be the focus of a free cleanup event Saturday.

Illinois' top transportation official said Monday she approved more than $3 million in questionable payments for a 2008 summer jobs program, which caught the interest of federal investigators, because arm-twisting from then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich's office made her fear for her job.