Surf Girls by Mike Baird

Harmony Outhouse by Kevin Cole

Cedar Waxwing by Cleve Nash

Montana de Oro by Earthly Images

Double-crested, Brandt, and Pelagic Cormorants by Maggie Smith

Back Tomorrow by Chuck Abbe

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Behind the Badge by Richard Hannibal

As the MBPD Homeless Liaison, I monitor and interact closely with the "homeless" in Morro Bay. In addition, I advocate for them, and yes, on occasion, I must make an arrest. The word "homeless" is kind of a misnomer. They think of themselves as "people without walls." What we would call a "campsite," they call "home." I am always touched in the late afternoon when I see them on the street and they tell me they are on their way "home." Following is some wisdom I acquired from the homeless in recent months.  Read More

Best Friends by Malcolm Riordan, DVM

Earlier this year, Virbac Animal Health asked veterinarians to submit "The funniest question you've ever been asked by a client." Below are some of the replies from long suffering veterinarians . . . Read More

California State Parks

Art for Art's Sake

The Morro Bay Museum of Natural History is planning "Art for Art's Sake," an auction event at the museum set for the evening of November 3rd. Read More

Check out the scheduled events for our local parks. Read More

Double Vision by By Shana Ogren

One sunny afternoon, I was walking back from the market in Malawi with my 17 year old neighborhood pal, Chimwemwe (meaning 'happiness' in English).  We strolled leisurely back to our village together, carrying food we had bought for dinner—tomatoes, onion, potatoes, and corn.  Read More

Far Horizons by John Bullaro

Many drivers have custom / personalized license plates. These plates may portray one's personal philosophy of life, political affiliation, or how they see themselves. Mine says: MTN GUY, a gift from my daughter.  However, I never expected my personalized license plate to bring me a few days of grief because of some crazy "mistake." Here's what happened.  Read More

Feel Better Forever by Brian Dorfman

In the past couple of years I've worked with a lot of student athletes. It's obvious to me that these young men and women are in a very different situation today then we were 10 or 20 years ago.  The student athlete of 2011 is up against hurdles I myself never saw as a young athlete.  Now the training for many high school athletes is comparable to those doing college level sports.   There are often more coaches and more outside groups providing more input and more rigorous training.  But even more relevant, across the spectrum of experience for young athletes, is the impact of the electronic age. Read More

Go Green by Lawson Schaller

This year's Central Coast Bioneers Conference proved to be as inspiring and informational as last years. There were great international and local speakers.  The Slo Coast Journal's Jack McCurdy spoke about today's mainstream 'news organizations'—perhaps 'news corporations' is more accurate. Read More 

Medical Myth Busting by Dr. Steven Sainsbury

Remember Red Dye #3? It was supposed to bring about a variety of medical ills, not the least of which was hyperactivity in children. In the 1970's, Dr. Benjamin Feingold, a pediatric allergist from California, suggested that there was a definite link between certain food additives and ADHD. The Feingold diet, void of such substances as Red Dye #3, was supposed to cure, or at least greatly decrease, hyperactive behavior. Yet the subsequent research to prove Dr. Feingold's contentions have been mixed at best. Read More

Observations of a Country Squire by George Zidbeck

If you were given an exam on how much you know about black walnuts, how well do you think you'd fare? Probably, much like me, you'd first have to check the internet. I already knew that squirrels eat them. I've observed crows drop them on a roadway, and then patiently perch on a nearby branch to wait until a passing vehicle breaks the shells. Not much else. So I hied my tired old bod to le 'puter for to check the internet for some background facts. Read More

Slo Coast Cooking by Elise Griffith

Were you able to get your FREE five pound bags of Russet potatoes from Cookie Crock at the end of September and mid-October? A $20 additional grocery purchase was required for those coupons, yet Cookie Crock also was selling jumbo yellow onions at three pounds for $1 and boneless, skinless chicken breasts for $1.97 per pound. Add coffee, laundry detergent or a big bag of dry pet food and you’re at $20 quickly. Read More

Surfing Out Of The Box by Paul Finley

Surfboard Tree is a new website dedicated to sharing, collaborating and promoting surfboard builders, craftsman, and artists who are connecting to surf culture. The site allows you to view photos, video and blogs from across the globe, all gathered together and selected from a surfboard builders perspective. Read More

Under the Tongue by Christine Nielson

I need a tune-up. An attitude adjustment. Last month's column about my disdain for So Cal has left a bitter taste. Members of my Cambria "kaffeeklatsch" (a German term for "coffee chat") are all LA transplants and their intellects challenge me daily along with tales of LA cultural adventures. Read More

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