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State workers urge boycott of Arnold’s new movie
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger apparently feels that state workers are expendable–at least on Furlough Fridays. Now some are trying to repay the governor by urging a boycott of his new movie, opening this Friday, “The Expendables.” [California Watch] In truth, the... (Continue reading)
Governor: City salaries should be placed online
In the wake of the recent pay scandal involving Bell city officials, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday that if local governments have “nothing to hide,” they should post the salaries of top officials online. [LA Times] The governor’s remarks came... (Continue reading)
Schwarzenegger approval rating hits bottom
A new Field Poll reveals that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s approval rating has dropped to a record low–now tying him with Gray Davis, the man he replaced. [Sacramento Bee] Only 22 percent of Californians approve of the way the governor is... (Continue reading)
Governor to motorists: Drive carefully
Five California Highway patrol officers have died in the line of duty during the last two months, including three who were hit and killed by motorists on freeway or highway shoulders. The back-to-back deaths of two officers on Sunday, including... (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)
Schwarzenegger: Build prisons in Mexico
Written on 26 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 12 Comments
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is floating a new idea to deal with overcrowded California prisons. The governor wants to build private facilities in Mexico to hold the estimated 20,000 undocumented immigrants currently in state prisons. [Ventura County Star] Under Schwarzenegger’s plan,... (Continue reading)
Oil company, environmental groups in secret deal
Written on 24 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 7 Comments
Three major Santa Barbara environmental groups allegedly agreed to support a controversial offshore oil drilling project in 2008, in exchange for $100,000 and other benefits. [Associated Press] The confidential agreement involved Plains Exploration & Production and local environmental groups, including... (Continue reading)
Governor seeks to terminate environmental restrictions
Written on 14 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 Comments
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger wants 100 major construction projects across the state exempted from California environmental laws. [Capitol Weekly] The plan, already coming under heavy attack, would block the power of the courts to review 25 projects each year, from 2011... (Continue reading)
Governor seeks to shift taxes to middle class
Written on 13 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 6 Comments
Sacramento observers believe Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is embracing a tax reform system for California that includes a major shift in the tax burden from the rich to the middle class. [Oakland Tribune] The strategy comes on the heels of a... (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)
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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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