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Managers earning more during state furloughs
A review of public records is showing that hundreds of state managers and other high-ranking workers brought home more money home than usual during some weeks, thanks to a little-known federal law. [California Watch] During furlough weeks between February 2009... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo County public defender’s office runs out of money
Written on 22 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 5 Comments
The San Luis Obispo County public defender’s budget is about $500,000 in the red and the Board of Supervisors is being asked to intervene. (Tribune] According to a staff report, there is only $50 left in the public defender’s $5... (Continue reading)
California freeing violent inmates
Written on 1 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 Comments
In an attempt to save money, the state of California is releasing prisoners early, including some who were convicted of assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, and attacks on children and the elderly. [Associated Press] The state’s early release... (Continue reading)
Legislature offers up $2 billion in budget cuts
Written on 23 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 Comments
State legislators, trying to deal with at least part of California’s $19.9 billion deficit, sent Gov. Schwarzenegger more than $2 billion in cuts. [San Jose Mercury News] At the top of the list: nearly $1 billion slashed from the state... (Continue reading)
Controller: State will run out of cash before April
Written on 30 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 Comments
State Controller John Chiang warned Friday that California will run out of the cash needed to pay bills by April–unless Gov. Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders agree on nearly $9 billion in budget cuts. [Oakland Tribune] Those cuts are needed, Chiang... (Continue reading)
Top two sheriff officials double and triple dipping
Written on 24 Jan, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 40 Comments
Though highly unusual, the methods San Luis Obispo County’s two top sheriff officials have adopted to double and even triple their incomes are entirely legal. In an interesting twist, San Luis Obispo County Under Sheriff Steve Bolts is taking home between... (Continue reading)
Arizona to close most state parks
Written on 16 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 1 Comment
In a scenario all too familiar to Californians, the state of Arizona has announced plans to close most of its state parks. [Los Angeles Times] The Grand Canyon State, currently wrestling with a multibillion-dollar deficit, plans to close 13 parks... (Continue reading)
Does California owe you money?
Written on 14 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 1 Comment
More than 89,000 California residents and businesses are currently sitting on an estimated $50 million in uncashed I.O.U’s. [New York Times] The state issued about 450,000 I.O.U.’s, valued at roughly $2.6 billion, to taxpayers, vendors, and contractors last July during... (Continue reading)
Governor to call emergency session
Written on 5 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 1 Comment
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger plans to call the state Legislature into emergency session to deal with a nearly $6.3 billion budget gap in the current fiscal year. The emergency declaration, authorized by the voters under Prop 58, requires lawmakers to act... (Continue reading)
California faces more budget cuts in 2010
Written on 3 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 6 Comments
California heads in to 2010 facing a nearly $21 billion shortfall during the next 18 months, despite a wave of deep spending cuts. [Associated Press] Pick an issue. Any issue. Class enrollment will swell. Public colleges will raises fees and... (Continue reading)
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Events- 09/09/2010 - Engelbert Humperdinck at the Chumash Casino
- 09/09/2010 - DELANEY GIBSON | Unplugged at Native Lounge
- 09/09/2010 - Jim Townsend - originals at SLO Down Pub
- 09/09/2010 - Lil’ Art Explorers at the SLO Children's Museum
- 09/08/2010 - TOM HEPNER and GARY GARRETT singer/songwriters at Linnaea's Cafe
- 09/08/2010 - 'The Bill Wingfield Jazz EXPERIMENT' at SLO Down Pub
- 09/08/2010 - Winemaker Wednesdays at Vino Versato
- 09/08/2010 - Bright & Early Wednesday Walking Tours Through San Luis Obispo
- 09/08/2010 - Farmers Market in Arroyo Grande Wednesdays
- 09/07/2010 - Live Karaoke at Mongo's Saloon
- 09/07/2010 - Cuesta Jazz at Linnaea's
- 09/07/2010 - Songwriters Showcase at the Clubhouse at This Old House Restaurant and Bar (SLO)
- 09/07/2010 - Bluesday Tuesday Blues Jam Hosted by Dr. Danger at SLO Down Pub
- 09/07/2010 - Global Gourmet: Chow
- 09/06/2010 - Open Mic Night at Mongo's Saloon
- 09/06/2010 - Open Mic Mondays! at SLO Down Pub
- 09/06/2010 - Solomon Creek Country Western with Line Dancing at SLO Down Pub
- 09/06/2010 - Grover Beach Farmers Market
- 09/06/2010 - Baywood/Los Osos Farmer's Market in Los Osos
- 09/05/2010 - Karaoke Sundays! at MO|TAV Mothers Tavern
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