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May, 2010

PG&E spending for Proposition 16 reaches $44 million

Written on 25 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 comments

New campaign reports reveal that Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has so far spent $44 million to pass Proposition 16 on the June 8 ballot. [Los Angeles Times] The new amount being reported is far above the $30-$35 million the... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo scores high on air quality

Written on 24 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

A new report by the American Lung Association, despite showing air pollution worsening in California, has good news for people living between San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles–your air is among the cleanest in the state. [California Watch] The 11th... (Continue reading)

California children lag behind in dental health care

Written on 24 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

By the age of 5, 28 percent of children in California suffer from untreated dental decay according to statewide figures. In 2007, the last year figures were available, more than 500,000 children between the ages of 5 and 17 missed... (Continue reading)

Mulholland rules out running for mayor of San Luis Obispo

Written on 23 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments

The rumors have been flying fast and furious around town for more than a month, but former city councilmember Christine Mulholland wants to make one thing perfectly clear: She is definitely not running for mayor of San Luis Obispo in... (Continue reading)

Central Coast Fashion Week, event photos

Written on 23 May, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | No comments

Friday night’s third of five runway fashion shows at the Native Lounge in San Luis Obispo was an eye catching event with models from Haute Couture Kristina Michelle and Avanti presenting their 2010 lines. For more events at this venue... (Continue reading)

This week’s dumbest criminal

Written on 23 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

This week’s Dumbest Criminal Award goes to a Nevada woman who was arrested for stealing a bottle of wine from a grocery store while intoxicated…and topless [San Francisco Chronicle] The aptly-named Brandi Smith, 41, of Gardnerville was arrested May 10... (Continue reading)

Patterson wants supes to oppose Proposition 16

Written on 23 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 14 comments

The increasingly controversial Proposition 16 on the June 8 ballot has picked up more local opposition. County Supervisor Jim Patterson wants his colleagues to formally go on record against the PG&E financed-initiative. [Tribune] Proposition 16, backed by PG&E to the... (Continue reading)

Video Pick: Coyote

Written on 22 May, 2010 in Discovered | 3 comments

By DAVID CONGALTON Steve is 31, already retired, and bored with life. He made his money quick and easy as a successful Tucson entrepreneur. Now he plays golf, lectures other young wannabe Donald Trumps and acts bemused as his beautiful... (Continue reading)

Tough week for PG&E

Written on 22 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is coming off a pretty tough week. First, federal investigators issued a report, blaming PG&E for faulty work and a delayed response to complaints of a gas leak that led to a fatal home explosion... (Continue reading)

Three finalists named for Warren Baker’s job

Written on 21 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

Cal Poly officials released the names Friday morning of the three finalists to replace Warren Baker as university president. Baker is retiring after serving as president since 1979. Each of the three candidates is being brought to campus next week... (Continue reading)