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Fresh & Easy under fire for overcharging

Written on 26 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

If you discover the Fresh & Easy grocery store in San Luis Obispo charges more for an item than advertised, you could just get the product for free. [NBC] A San Diego County Judge ordered the owner of Fresh &... (Continue reading)

San Diego scandal cause for new Paso chief withdrawing?

Written on 4 Jan, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 39 comments

The San Diego police captain slated to become Paso Robles’ next police chief has withdrawn his candidacy for the position. Manny Guaderrama, a 29-year veteran of the San Diego Police Department, was set to earn up to $160,000 plus benefits... (Continue reading)

Southern California embracing water desalination

Written on 3 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A Southern California water agency approved a contract Thursday to buy the entire output of what would be the Western Hemisphere’s largest seawater desalination plant, clearing the way for construction to begin early next year. [TimesUnion] The San Diego County... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles kidnapping suspect and teen in custody

Written on 4 Aug, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The Paso Robles man suspected of kidnapping and his 16-year-old victim Eunice Serrato turned themselves in to law enforcement at the United States border in San Diego on Saturday morning. Monterey County Sheriff’s department investigators are traveling to San Diego... (Continue reading)

Wal-Mart flexing initiative power

Written on 24 Nov, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 28 comments

Tired of opposition to its expansion, Wal-Mart is exploiting California’s initiative system to intimidate elected officials with threats of costly special elections, and to sidestep lawsuits originating with environmental groups. [CaliforniaWatch] Using paid signature gatherers, the Arkansas-based retail giant plans... (Continue reading)

Police killed by gunfire makes 2011 worst year in a decade

Written on 12 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs | 17 comments

Nick Armstrong, 28, became the 49th law enforcement officer killed by gunfire in the U.S. this year, putting 2011 on track for one of the worst years for lawmen killed in gun-related deaths in a decade. [Witness LA] Armstrong was... (Continue reading)

How much money should a CSU president make?

Written on 10 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

The debate over how much money a California State University president should be paid flared up again with word that the new president of San Diego State University will make $100,000 more annually than his predecessor. [LA Times] Dr. Elliot... (Continue reading)

The politics of pollution

Written on 4 Dec, 2009 in Opinion | 3 comments

BY JOEY RACANO The ride to San Diego is always worth it, and last October was no exception. The golden hills of San Luis Obispo gave way to the windy passes of Gaviota. They, in turn, lead to the perpetual... (Continue reading)