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February, 2010

Tips on living from “Octo-Man”

Written on 28 Feb, 2010 in Opinion | 3 comments

By BILL DENNEEN Most of you are probably not in this age category right now, but all indications are you will be someday. In 1950, there were only 15 million folks over the age of 80, but for 2050  a... (Continue reading)

SLO County ranked third most expensive place to live

Written on 28 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

A recent report places San Luis Obispo County third on the list when it comes to being the least affordable place to live in the United States. [SantaMariaTimes] The study, conducted by the National Association of Home Builders, focuses on... (Continue reading)

California’s worst tsunamis

Written on 28 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

Expected tsunamis, generated by yesterday’s 8.8 magnitude Chilean earthquake, prompted the evacuations of thousands of people. However, while the surge could be seen in some areas, damage was minimal and in California little or no change in wave size was... (Continue reading)

Maldonado becomes “a political orphan”

Written on 28 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 5 comments

State Senator Abel Maldonado (R-Santa Maria) is the subject of a profile in Sunday’s column by Steve Lopez. [Los Angeles Times] Calling Maldonado a “political orphan in Sacramento,” Lopez richly details our local state senator’s awkward situation:  “Maldonado is the... (Continue reading)

Is Cal Poly ignoring endowments?

Written on 27 Feb, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 30 comments

At a time when the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo is mired in as much as a $1-million operating budget deficit, the popular college, which attracts more than its share of generous donations,... (Continue reading)

Sewage spill closes Moonstone Beach

Written on 27 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

Public health officials closed Moonstone Beach in Cambria Saturday as the result of a sewage spill that occurred at around 12:15 a.m. A mudslide that ruptured water and sewer lines was determined to be the culprit in the 10,000 gallon... (Continue reading)

8.8 earthquake rocks Chile; tsunami warnings issued for Hawaii and California

Written on 27 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

A devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile Saturday morning, setting off a tsunami threatening California, Hawaii, and every Pacific Ocean nation. [Washington Post] Interior Minister Edmundo Perez Yoma said this morning’s quake was the most powerful tremor to hit his... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly president agrees to help Haitian student

Written on 26 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

California Polytechnic State University President Warren Baker agreed on Friday to give in-state tuition to a Haitian born student who was slated to return to his native country without his civil engineering degree because he was unable to pay for... (Continue reading)

Vermont closes only nuclear power plant

Written on 26 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 5 comments

For the first time in 20 years,  a state is closing down a nuclear power plant–and Central Coast activists are using the decision to press their case about Diablo Canyon. The Vermont Senate voted 26 to 4 this week to... (Continue reading)

Pilots want Oceano airport kept open

Written on 25 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

Local pilots are contacting CalCoastNews, expressing concern over attempts to close down tiny–but they say critical–Oceano Airport. The 59-acre general aviation facility apparently looms on the development radar. Pilots claim an unknown developer has retained the law firm of Chevalier,... (Continue reading)