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February, 2010

Alleged cockfight organizer claims discrimination

Written on 1 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 9 comments

The Arroyo Grande man accused of hosting cockfighting on his property claims that he is a victim of discrimination. [KSBY] “I was born in this country, raised in this country, but it’s not equal,” Raymond Pinon Gutierrez said today. “All... (Continue reading)

Every war is a war against a child

Written on 1 Feb, 2010 in Opinion | 6 comments

BY DAWN ORTIZ-LEGG “Every war is a war against children.”  The elegant simplicity and hard truth of that statement is what made Howard Zinn a remarkable man. He embodied dissent in nearly every aspect of his life – as historian,... (Continue reading)

Bill allows churches to refuse to marry gays

Written on 1 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 21 comments

A new bill is being introduced in Sacramento, protecting clergy and churches from legal consequences for refusing to perform same-sex marriages. [San Francisco Chronicle] Same-sex marriage is currently illegal in California, though that law is currently being challenged in court... (Continue reading)

Superintendent skips class to spend time with teenage girlfriend

Written on 1 Feb, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 41 comments

Last week, taxpayers paid for the San Miguel Joint Union School District superintendent to attend a symposium in Monterey. However, Supt. Dean Smith apparently skipped some of the meetings to spend time with a teenager with whom he is allegedly... (Continue reading)