Archive for the ‘1970's’ Category
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
With the Obama/McCain presidential campaign getting ugly and the economy uncertain, let’s take a moment to look back at a local politician who was almost as popular with Republicans as Democrats. Not many can say both Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton appointed them to their posts. Fewer can say they ...
Posted in 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Politics | 8 Comments »
Thursday, October 9th, 2008
June 3, 1978In the newpaper business it's called wild art, a self contained photo that does not require a story. Wayne Nicholls spotted a scofflaw duck at Laguna Lake and made this feature photo.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "No Overnight Camping", url: "http://sloblogs.thetribunenews.com/slovault/2008/10/09/no-overnight-camping/" });
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Friday, October 3rd, 2008
June 30, 1979
It was San Luis Obispo County’s Woodstock only with less mud, sex, drugs or rock and roll but more politics. They estimated 20,000 would attend.
Over 30,000 people jammed Highway 1 for a combination music festival and anti-nuclear rally.
It was held on the Army airstrip behind Cuesta College almost ...
Posted in 1970's, Diablo Canyon, Environment, Politics | 3 Comments »
Monday, September 22nd, 2008
Ronald Reagan at a fundrasier for assemblywoman Carol Hallett June 9, 1978. She later served in Washington in his administration. Above photo by Thom Halls/The Tribune
His first step onto the national political stage was stumping for Barry Goldwater’s presidential run in 1964. Then two years later Ronald Reagan did ...
Posted in 1960's, 1970's, Politics | 9 Comments »
Friday, September 5th, 2008
December 28, 1975
San Luis Obispo used to be home to two grand movie palaces, sadly today only the Fremont remains.
The Obispo used to be near the corner of Osos and Monterey Streets now the home of the Court Street Center.
Early on a Sunday morning fire struck the 65-year-old theater, built ...
Posted in 1970's, Going, Going, Gone | 11 Comments »
