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Repeat offender tracked by Sam Blakeslee headed to jail

Written on 28 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A repeat offender with a criminal history spanning five states is facing 270 days in jail after he attempted to rob a former California senator and assemblyman outside a drug store in San Luis Obispo. James Delles... (Continue reading)

Blakeslee-backed initiative aims for transparency in California Legislature

Written on 25 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A ballot initiative backed by former state sen. Sam Blakeslee and Republican donor Charles Munger, Jr. aims to prevent California lawmakers from ramming through legislation before their colleagues and the public have been given the opportunity to review it. The... (Continue reading)

Sam Blakeslee endorses Debbie Arnold for supervisor

Written on 14 May, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

Endorsement by Sam Blakeslee “As Supervisor, Debbie Arnold has thoughtfully supported policies that help create jobs right here in our community,” Sam Blakeslee said. “She understands the challenges facing working families and is not afraid to advocate for those who... (Continue reading)

Blakeslee considering run against Adam Hill

Written on 14 Feb, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 48 comments

By KAREN VELIE Former state Senator Sam Blakeslee said Friday that he is considering running for the San Luis Obispo County District 3 Supervisor’s seat currently held by Adam Hill. Blakeslee said his primary reason for a possible campaign against... (Continue reading)

Senator Boxer calls out NRC on Diablo Canyon safety

Written on 4 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

At a federal hearing in which both Rep. Lois Capps and former state sen. Sam Blakeslee testified, U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer criticized the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for its handling of safety concerns about Diablo Canyon Power Plant. The Senate... (Continue reading)

NRC rejects call to close Diablo Canyon

Written on 11 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission rejected the recommendation Wednesday of a former federal investigator who called for the closure of Diablo Canyon Power Plant until the agency determines whether the plant can withstand high magnitude earthquakes caused by nearby faults. [ABC... (Continue reading)

Blakeslee’s Cal Poly institute to explore wave energy

Written on 14 Jan, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

A Cal Poly institute recently founded by former state Sen. Sam Blakeslee is exploring the potential of wave energy. [Tribune] In December, the Cal Poly Institute for Advanced Technology and Public Policy received a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department... (Continue reading)

Leading GOP donor to speak at Cal Poly

Written on 11 Oct, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

Millionaire Republican donor Charles Munger Jr. will speak Friday morning at a Cal Poly political forum. Munger, who contributed more than $36 million to various campaigns in the 2012 election cycle, will discus citizen participation in politics at 11:30 a.m.... (Continue reading)

California legislators report gifts received in 2012

Written on 4 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

California lawmakers disclosed trips, sports tickets, meals and other perks they received in 2012 in a report released Saturday. [LATimes] In August, legislators killed a measure by former Sen. Sam Blakeslee that would have prevented companies that hire lobbyists from... (Continue reading)

Supervisors request PG&E meet more conditions on seismic testing

Written on 31 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors decided Tuesday to write a letter to the California Coastal Commission asking the agency to address several concerns relating to PG&E’s proposed seismic testing before approving the project. Members of the community... (Continue reading)