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  Talley Vinyards hosting memorial run

  Posted 9:09 PM 5/29/2012 by Jeanette Trompeter

  You can run through the Edna Valley wine country this weekend at the 19th Annual Marianne Talley Memorial Fun Run. It is this Sunday, June 3. This year's fun run offers a 10K in addition to the 5K, 1 mile youth run and 1 mile walk.

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  Paso Robles Wine Festival raises almost $17K

  

  Posted 9:02 PM 5/29/2012 by Jeanette Trompeter

  It may not have been the best year for vintners, with a late frost and spring hail, but 2012 proved to be a great year for the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance and the 30th Annual Paso Robles Wine Fest.

  More than 4000 tickets were sold in advance and another 400-500 sold at the gate. "The (More)

  
  

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  No Place Like Home: Pinot and Paella

  

  Posted 8:09 PM 5/29/2012 by Jeanette Trompeter

  There are some wonderful wines to be found along the Central Coast. And when they are paired with the perfect food, they are fantastic. Well you'll find a lot of fantastic wines being poured this weekend in Templeton, because a couple dozen chefs have been working on recipes that will compliment (More)

  
  

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  Cowboys getting ready for Elks Rodeo this weekend in Santa Maria

  

  Posted 5:53 PM 5/29/2012 by Jeanette Trompeter

  It's almost time for one of the biggest events of the year in Santa Maria. The annual Elks Rodeo gets underway Thursday and cowboys and cowgirls from all over will be coming to town to try and win good prize money.

  Some of the best local rodeo talent are gearing up to go against (More)

  
  

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  Paso Robles Bearcat Boosters BBQ weekend ahead

  

  Posted 4:10 PM 5/29/2012 by Jeanette Trompeter

  If you like Barbecue and supporting youth athletic programs, head to Paso Robles this weekend.

  The Bearcat Boosters BBQ Fun-fest and Kids-day is at the Downtown Paso Robles City Park, Friday through Sunday. We're talking three days of barbecued ribs, pulled pork, turkey legs, chicken (More)

  
  

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• ECONOMIC NEWS

  Mortgage rates hit another record low

  Posted 7:53 AM 5/24/2012 by Associated Press

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The average U.S. rate for the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to a record low for a fourth straight week. Cheap mortgages have helped boost home sales modestly this year. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the rates on the 30-year loan dipped to 3.78 percent. That's down (More)

  
  

• COURT DECISION

  Court says no suits over discount fee, even if discount not given

  Posted 7:35 AM 5/24/2012 by Associated Press

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court says home loan applicants cannot sue a mortgage company for charging them a loan discount fee without giving them a loan discount. The high court on Thursday unanimously ruled for Quicken Loans, which was fighting a lawsuit from Tammy and Larry (More)

  
  

• CENTRAL COAST

  Festival of Beers this weekend in SLO

  Posted 4:32 PM 5/23/2012 by Jeanette Trompeter, KSBY News

  Last weekend Central Coasters were enjoying the fruits of the vine at the Paso Robles Wine Festival. This weekend the beer aficionados get their turn in San Luis Obispo.

  4000 people are expected at the California Festival of Beers this Saturday, May 26 from 11:00a to 4:00p at the Madonna (More)

  
  

• NO PLACE LIKE HOME

  Roll out the Barrels wine festival tickets selling fast

  

  Posted 9:38 PM 5/22/2012 by Jeanette Trompeter

  Tickets are still available for the SLO Vintners "Roll Out the Barrels" weekend coming June 21st-24th, but they're selling fast.  This is the 22nd year of the annual festival, with 30 wineries from the San Luis Obispo Wine country participating. 

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  Live Oak Music Festival website unveiled

  Posted 9:16 PM 5/22/2012 by Jeanette Trompeter

  The Live Oak Music Festival is coming up Father's Day, June 15-17th and a new website can help you scope out all the activities of the weekend. The annual music and camping event is a benefit for KCBX Public Radio and happens in the hills near Santa Barbara in the Santa Ynez Valley.

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  No Place Like Home: Reservoir Canyon Hike

  

  Posted 5:53 PM 5/22/2012 by Jeanette Trompeter

  We are surrounded by beautiful mountains, hills, canyons, and crevices. But how many have you gotten out and really checked it out.

  It's always amazing to me, no matter how much you hike, there always seems to be unchartered territory to explore. It's just another reason, There's No Place (More)

  
  

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  Filmmakers workshops open for registration

  Posted 6:59 PM 5/18/2012 by Jeanette Trompeter

  The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival has opened registration for summer filmmaking workshops. The workshop are for all ages. Learn how to make great short films, animated films and more.

  
  Sessions begin July 9 and are all taught by professional filmmakers. Space is limited so register before they fill up if you are interested. For more information, click here.