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Federal district gets Indian-American judge
Written on 14 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 0 Comments
A history-making Indian-American federal judge will be sworn in today as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California, which includes San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. [LompocRecord] Vijay Chand Gandhi, 38, will be the first Indian-American... (Continue reading)
Supreme Court blocks early release of prisoners
Written on 19 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 5 Comments
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked an attempt to allow the early release of 40,000 prisoners in California. [Los Angeles Times] The early release is being advocated as a way to reduce prison overcrowding in California. However, the Supreme Court decided... (Continue reading)
Supreme Court rejects Prop 8 camera coverage
Written on 14 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 0 Comments
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote on Wednesday, rejected video coverage of the Proposition 8 trial currently taking place in San Francisco. [Los Angeles Times] The conservative majority on the court ruled that the defenders of the ban on... (Continue reading)
Court blocks taping of Prop 8 trial
Written on 11 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 1 Comment
The Supreme Court is temporarily blocking plans to broadcast a trial involving California’s same-sex marriage ban. [San Francisco Chronicle] The federal trial in San Francisco, scheduled to begin Monday, originally planned to air the proceedings on a delayed basis via... (Continue reading)
Prop 8 challenge to be videotaped
Written on 7 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 Comments
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that next week’s trial in San Francisco of a lawsuit challenging Proposition 8 can be videotaped for delayed Internet release on YouTube. [San Francisco Chronicle] Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker ordered the coverage. Proposition... (Continue reading)
“A few sexual encounters” with Ed Arnold
Written on 5 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 Comments
An Arroyo Grande woman allegedly assaulted by city councilman Ed Arnold in December said Kathryn Arnold, the councilman’s wife, is currently having a love affair with her. [KSBY] A second restraining order that recently surfaced was filed against Arnold in San... (Continue reading)
Expect court delays due to budget woes
Written on 19 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 0 Comments
California budget woes are likely to be felt throughout the state trial court system, threatening hundreds of legal jobs and bringing the judicial process to a crawl. Cash-strapped Sacramento cut almost $400 million from the judicial budget and California courts... (Continue reading)
Barry Bonds’ son busted in SLO
Written on 16 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 1 Comment
Barry Bonds’ son, who earlier this month was arrested for assaulting his mother, was issued an arrest warrant in San Luis Obispo County for failing to show up for an Aug. 13 court date. [MercuryNews] On July 9, San Luis... (Continue reading)
Judge Picquet retires
Written on 12 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 7 Comments
San Luis Obispo Superior Court Judge Roger Picquet announced plans to retire from the bench, effective next Tuesday, just four months after his decision to overturn a ballot initiative was thrown out by the court of appeals. [Tribune] Picquet’s 2008... (Continue reading)
Rancher chooses jail over displacing homeless
Written on 23 Nov, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 15 Comments
Rancher Dan De Vaul was led away in handcuffs this morning after electing to go to jail, rather than accept Judge John Trice's offer of five years of probation. De Vaul, who instead will serve up to 90 days in... (Continue reading)
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Events- 09/10/2010 - I MADONNARI Italian Street Painting Festival at Mission Plaza
- 09/10/2010 - Creston Classic Rodeo
- 09/09/2010 - SLO FED JAZZ JAM cal poly combo at Linnaea's Cafe
- 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 - Farmers Market in San Luis Obispo Thursdays
- 09/09/2010 - Links & Drinks - Ladies Night Out at the Avila Beach Golf Resort
- 09/09/2010 - Farmers Market in Morro Bay Thursdays
- 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 - Bluesday Tuesday Blues Jam Hosted by Dr. Danger at SLO Down Pub
- 09/07/2010 - Songwriters Showcase at the Clubhouse at This Old House Restaurant and Bar (SLO)
- 09/07/2010 - Global Gourmet: Chow
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