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PG&E told to release SmartMeter reports
Written on 6 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments
The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is ordering PG&E to make public the company’s status reports on the deployment of its SmartMeters, whose accuracy is the subject of a state investigation. [San Francisco Chronicle] Michael Peevey, commission president, told PG&E... (Continue reading)
Four-way race for mayor shaping up in San Luis Obispo
Written on 6 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments
The November ballot for mayor of San Luis Obispo could turn out to be quite crowded. City councilwoman Jan Marx recently announced her intention to seek the office. Now the Chamber of Commerce is saying that former city councilman Paul... (Continue reading)
Fake ID makers arrested
Written on 5 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 18 comments
Law enforcement officials arrested two people for their part in a suspected counterfeit document operation in San Luis Obispo County on Monday. Officials said 27-year-old Olivia Hernandez Ortiz and 33-year-old Jose Lopez Villalobos were involved in manufacturing documents such as... (Continue reading)
Appellate court hearing scheduled in San Luis Obispo
Written on 5 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 7 comments
In an unusual move, the California 2nd District Appellate Court will hear oral arguments regarding a contentious local appeal in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisor chambers on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. An Oceano business owner, whose property... (Continue reading)
Picasso sells for (gulp) $106.5 million at auction
Written on 5 May, 2010 in Discovered | No comments
A 1932 portrait by Pablo Picasso, capturing his lover on canvas, has become the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. [Los Angeles Times] The painting, “Nude, Green Leaves, and Bust” went for $106.5 million Tuesday night at Christie’s New... (Continue reading)
Estate attorney’s actions called into question
Written on 4 May, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 73 comments
Arroyo Grande probate attorney Mike Zimmerman’s actions as the trustee of a large estate led some to question his handling of a more than $2 million estate of an eccentric client. “Zimmerman is, I felt, like a stranger who had come... (Continue reading)
YPNG Monte Carlo Night April 30, part one
Written on 4 May, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | No comments
The Young Professional Networking Group (YPNG) held a Monte Carlo night to benefit the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum on April 30. Guests packed the children’s museum to enjoy good food, dancing and gaming. Proceeds will support the children’s museum... (Continue reading)
YPNG Monte Carlo Night April 30, part two
Written on 4 May, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | No comments
The Young Professional Networking Group (YPNG) held a Monte Carlo night to benefit the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum on April 30. Guests packed the children’s museum to enjoy good food, dancing and gaming. Proceeds will support the children’s museum... (Continue reading)
More than 200 animals found at California Valley Property
Written on 4 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments
There’s another case of animal cruelty in San Luis Obispo County, this time more than 75 animals have been seized. Sheriff deputies found more than 200 animals of various types, including sick and deceased animals, at a remote California Valley... (Continue reading)
Sam Blakeslee gets an opponent
Written on 4 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 5 comments
The August special election to fill the state Senate seat of Abel Maldonado heated up Monday when Democrat John Laird announced his candidacy. [Tribune] Laird, 60, a UC Santa Cruz environmental studies professor and former state assemblyman, will face Republican... (Continue reading)