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California incomes plummeting
Written on 11 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 1 Comment
Personal Incomes for Californians dropped the first time since World War II, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. [MarketWatch] The agency said that California incomes dropped by $40 million during 2009. That’s down about 2.5 percent in a year.... (Continue reading)
One in three California teens can’t find a job
Consider it a new form of teenage angst: 34.5 percent of young workers in California were out of a job in June. [California Watch] Teens in California are having a tougher time than other teens around the country, where unemployment... (Continue reading)
Stamps may go up to 46 cents
The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday proposed a 2-cent increase in the price of a first-class postage stamp to 46 cents. If approved, the change would go into effect Jan.2, 2011. [CNN] The proposed rate hike underscores the deep financial... (Continue reading)
Controller refuses to cut state workers’ pay
Written on 1 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 Comments
State Controller John Chiang announced Thursday that he would strongly defy Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s order to pay state workers minimum wage “until the courts hand down a final resolution.” [LA Times] Earlier in the day, the governor had ordered all... (Continue reading)
Governor prepared to pay minimum wage to state workers
Written on 23 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 Comments
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is threatening to pay minimum wage to state workers during July if lawmakers fail to agree on a new budget. [Los Angeles Times] The threat came in the form of a memo from Debbie Endsley, the governor’s... (Continue reading)
What would you do for five bucks?
Written on 18 Jun, 2010 in Discovered | 3 Comments
We thought we had seen just about everything in terms of social networking on the Internet. Then we stumbled across Fiverr. The new web site seems to offer up everything from the silly to the serious. The premise is ridiculously... (Continue reading)
County supes draft 2010-2011 budget
Written on 16 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 1 Comment
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors tentatively adopted a 2010-2011 budget of $442.7 million on Wednesday, down $25 million from last year. [Tribune] The county currently employs 2,400 workers. Forty-three staff positions, all of them already vacant, were eliminated.... (Continue reading)
Cal Poly brings $469 million to the economy
Written on 16 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 Comments
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo brings an estimated $469 million annually to the local economy through campus expenditures and off-campus student spending, according to a recently released report from the California State University System Office of the Chancellor. In addition,... (Continue reading)
Study: California global warming law could cause businesses to flee
Written on 19 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 13 Comments
A new study by the state’s Legislative Analyst’s office suggests a law requiring power plants, factories, and other businesses to cut greenhouse gas emissions could cause energy prices to rise and prompt businesses to either halt expansion or leave. [Los... (Continue reading)
California home prices continue to rise
Written on 15 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 Comments
Home prices in California have continued to increase for the fifth month in a row adding up to a 14 percent increase from March 2009. [AssociatedPress] The medium price of a home has increased to$235,000 from $223,000 in 12 months, according... (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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