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Meg Whitman: The $71 million candidate
According to public campaign records, Meg Whitman has so far spent $71 million of her personal fortune to become the next governor of California–and that is just for the primary. [Associated Press] The former eBay CEO is expected to prevail... (Continue reading)
Parkinson tied to phony mailer
Written on 4 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 120 Comments
Members of the Democratic Central Committee contend Ian Parkinson’s campaign is trying to influence the vote by sending out phony mailers in an attempt to give the false impression Parkinson has the Democratic Party endorsement. [NewTimes] A campaign consulting firm... (Continue reading)
Democrats sue to block special election date
Written on 8 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 Comments
Angry Democrats have gone to federal court in an attempt to block the upcoming special state Senate race between Republican Sam Blakeslee and Democrat John Laird. [San Francisco Chronicle] A lawsuit filed Thursday in San Jose on behalf of three... (Continue reading)
Sam Blakeslee gets an opponent
Written on 4 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 5 Comments
The August special election to fill the state Senate seat of Abel Maldonado heated up Monday when Democrat John Laird announced his candidacy. [Tribune] Laird, 60, a UC Santa Cruz environmental studies professor and former state assemblyman, will face Republican... (Continue reading)
Blakeslee to run for State Senate
Written on 29 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 1 Comment
To the surprise of no one, Sam Blakeslee has decided to seek the California State Senate seat vacated by Abel Maldonado’s recent elevation to lieutenant governor. [Tribune] Blakeslee is expected to make a formal announcement Friday morning at his Pismo... (Continue reading)
Sheriff candidates to debate Wednesday night
Written on 27 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 12 Comments
The six candidates for County Sheriff are scheduled to meet in a public forum Wednesday night at Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo. Mark Adams, Joe Cortez, Ben Hall, Jerry Lenthall, Ian Parkinson, and Mike Teixiera will participate in the... (Continue reading)
Bruce vs. Marshall vs. Pandora?
Written on 17 Mar, 2010 in Uncategorized | 29 Comments
The last-minute entry of Marshall Ochylski into the District 2 county supervisor race against incumbent Bruce Gibson has tongues wagging around Los Osos. Sources tell CalCoastNews that the upcoming June election battle is actually a contest between Gibson, seeking his... (Continue reading)
Gibson gets a last-minute challenger
Written on 12 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 Comments
With less than three days before the formal filing deadline, the president of the Los Osos Community Services District has decided to challenge District 2 county supervisor Bruce Gibson’s re-election bid. [Tribune] Marshall Ochylski, 61, who is also a land... (Continue reading)
Green Party fading in California
Written on 8 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 Comments
The California Green Party seems to be fading as a political movement. During the last five years, the number of registered “Greens” in California has shrunk from 158,000 to 111,000. [San Jose Mercury News] Even more telling was the anemic... (Continue reading)
Jerry Brown enters governor’s race on Tuesday
Written on 1 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 6 Comments
California Attorney General Jerry Brown is expected to formally announce his candidacy for governor on Tuesday. [Los Angeles Times] Brown, 71, previously served as governor from 1974 to 1982, but is eligible to run for office again because today’s term... (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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