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May, 2010

Why voters need to reject slush fund politics

Written on 31 May, 2010 in Opinion | 7 comments

By Matt Kokkonen All over America, voters are rejecting the lies and half-truths of politicians. They are rejecting “business-as-usual” politics, secret political agendas, and the influence of Big Money on our elections. They are demanding greater transparency and accountability from public officials. They... (Continue reading)

Injured sheriff’s deputy released from hospital

Written on 31 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 9 comments

The sheriff’s deputy injured in the Friday night arrest of  a Salinas parolee was expected to be released from the hospital sometime Monday. Department spokesman Rob Bryn said that Deputy Nate Paul, an eight-year veteran, was scheduled to be released... (Continue reading)

Californians divided on new Arizona law

Written on 30 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments

The recent crackdown on illegal immigration in Arizona finds Californians closely divided, with deep splits along age and ethnicity, according to a new Los Angeles Times/USC poll. [Los Angeles Times] Overall, 50 percent of those surveyed indicated support for the... (Continue reading)

Waterfield criticized for stopping taping of candidates forum

Written on 30 May, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 38 comments

An Oceano woman has posted a Youtube video, criticizing state Assembly candidate Etta Waterfield after a campaign staff member objected to the taping of a candidates’ forum Friday night in San Luis Obispo. Nina Grabiel claims that Joanie Brown, host... (Continue reading)

Doc Burnstein’s plans protest march for Wednesday

Written on 30 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab in Arroyo Grande will try once again to confront the union picketers who have been protesting the popular Village hangout since last fall. Here’s the scoop: Owner Greg Steinberger is organizing a “Take Back Our... (Continue reading)

Sheriff’s deputy injured at Lake Nacimiento

Written on 28 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 12 comments

UPDATE: A San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputy was injured Friday evening at Lake Nacimiento when a fleeing parolee from Salinas tried to kill the officer with his truck. Deputies responded to a call of a disturbance at the popular... (Continue reading)

Tony Cipolla signs off early from KSBY

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

Tony Cipolla has apparently left the building. Karen Daniels Cipolla announced–on Facebook–that her husband, the veteran KSBY news anchor, has decided to leave his job sooner than originally announced. Cipolla’s wife wrote a message to her Facebook Friends on Friday,... (Continue reading)

Judge tosses out Cayucos viewshed law

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

The Sierra Club has prevailed in a lawsuit filed against a controversial county law addressing viewsheds and land use in the hills around Cayucos. [Tribune] Superior Court Judge Martin Tangeman upheld the Sierra Club appeal of the county’s controversial Cayucos... (Continue reading)

Memorial Day events around the county

Written on 27 May, 2010 in Discovered | No comments

Enjoy your day off on Monday, but also try to take some time to remember why we celebrate Memorial Day. Spend part of the time honoring the men and women who sacrificed in order to preserve our freedom. There are... (Continue reading)

Ashburn (finally) talks gay rights on Senate floor

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

State Sen. Roy Ashburn [R-Bakersfield] took to the floor Thursday morning and discussed his sexuality before casting votes on two separate gay-rights bills. [Los Angeles Times] The move came two months after the long-time conservative firebrand announced that he was... (Continue reading)