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The cars women love

Written on 24 Jun, 2010 in Discovered | No comments

The Volkswagen Beetle is the car most likely to be purchased by a woman, according to a new national survey. [LA Times] Just over 56 percent of people registering a new Beetle were women, according to the survey by TrueCar.com... (Continue reading)

Welfare recipients access ATM machines (in casinos)

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

A new statewide review has discovered that California welfare recipients are able to use state-issued debit cards to withdraw cash on gaming floors in more than half the casinos in California. [LA Times] An investigation by the Los Angeles Times... (Continue reading)

Governor prepared to pay minimum wage to state workers

Written on 23 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 comments

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is threatening to pay minimum wage to state workers during July if lawmakers fail to agree on a new budget. [Los Angeles Times] The threat came in the form of a memo from Debbie Endsley, the governor’s... (Continue reading)

Court rules building owners liable for earthquake deaths

Written on 23 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 25 comments

A California appellate court upheld a San Luis Obispo County jury decision to award the families of two women who were killed when a Paso Robles building collapsed on them almost $2 million in damages. [Judgment] The 111-year-old Acorn Building... (Continue reading)

Judge finds alleged junkyard shooter not competent to stand trial

Written on 23 Jun, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

Judge Edward Bullard ruled Tuesday that Lee Leeds, 34, accused of murdering his father and three others during a shooting rampage at a junk yard in Santa Maria, is not competent to stand trial at this time. Leeds, arrested in March... (Continue reading)

Diablo Canyon Power Plant activates emergency plan

Written on 23 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

In response to an accidental release of carbon dioxide, a chemical used for fire suppression, officials at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant in Avila Beach activated the emergency plan Wednesday morning. Nevertheless, there are no reports of damage to the facility... (Continue reading)

Summer Solstice Reggae Festival at Avila Beach Resort, event photos

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

Set against the rolling green slopes of the Avila hills, slightly reminiscent of the texture of dreads and rimmed by enough palm trees to feel like the tropics, the Summer Solstice Reggae Festival at Avila Beach Resort was one of... (Continue reading)

Election night cliffhanger: Blakeslee is close

Written on 22 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Republican Sam Blakeslee came oh-so-close Tuesday night to clinching the state Senate race outright, but he fell short by only a handful of votes, leading observers to wonder whether there are uncounted absentee ballots remaining that might yet allow him... (Continue reading)

Be sure to vote today!

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

You have until 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 22nd, to cast your ballot and make your voices heard in the special state Senate District 15 election. Four candidates seek your vote: Republican Sam Blakeslee of San Luis Obispo, Democrat John Laird... (Continue reading)

Dumb legislator of the week

Written on 21 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Here’s our vote for the Dumb Legislator of the Week: The California Legislature is considering a proposal that would turn all license plates into mini-digital billboards for advertising. [Associated Press] State Sen. Curren Price (D-Los Angeles) is promoting the idea... (Continue reading)