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Search is on for missing Nipomo woman

Written on 4 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

A 70-year-old Nipomo woman, believed to have dementia symptons, is missing. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department is searching for Martha Henderson, who has not returned home after leaving her Redberry Place home Friday morning. She was believed to... (Continue reading)

Taxpayers going postal over public employee pensions, perks

Written on 4 Jun, 2010 in Opinion | 83 comments

By PETER SCHEER—For public employee unions–those representing police, firefighters, teachers, prison guards and agency workers of all kinds at the state and local level–these are the worst of times. Despite record high membership and dues, and years of unparalleled clout... (Continue reading)

Parkinson tied to phony mailer

Written on 4 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 120 comments

Members of the Democratic Central Committee contend Ian Parkinson’s campaign is trying to influence the vote by sending out phony mailers in an attempt to give the false impression Parkinson has the Democratic Party endorsement. [NewTimes] A campaign consulting firm... (Continue reading)

It’s not easy being Abel Maldonado

Written on 4 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

Now that he is lieutenant governor, former Central Coast state senator Abel Maldonado gets a lot of statewide press–even if they can’t always spell his name correctly. [Press-Telegram] Check out this opening paragraph (including spelling errors) from a Long Beach... (Continue reading)

Clark Center announces 2010-2011 season

Written on 3 Jun, 2010 in Discovered | No comments

The Clark Center in Arroyo Grande unveiled its schedule for the upcoming 2010-2011 season this week with an emphasis on familiar names, comedians, and acrobats. Executive Director Connie O’Henley announced the upcoming line-up, indicating that the new season would feature... (Continue reading)

Assembly votes to ban plastic grocery bags

Written on 3 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 comments

The state Assembly has passed legislation prohibiting California pharmacies and grocery, liquor, and convenience stores from using plastic bags. The bill also calls for customers to be charged for using store-issued paper bags. [AP] Lawmakers say the purpose of the... (Continue reading)

Online pornography by the numbers

Written on 3 Jun, 2010 in Discovered | One comment

New statistics are available about the explosion in online pornography and some people might be taken aback by the findings. [Online MBA] About 12 percent of all web sites (24,644,172) on the Internet are pornographic. Just under 30,000 users (28,258)... (Continue reading)

Taking the pulse of National Public Radio

Written on 3 Jun, 2010 in Discovered | No comments

In a recent wide-ranging interview, Vivian Schiller, the CEO of National Public Radio (NPR) predicted that all cars will soon have Internet radio. [Barron’s] Interviewed at the D: All Things Digital conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, Schiller also predicted that... (Continue reading)

Search to replace Warren Baker at Poly continues

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

Cal Poly will continue searching for a new president. [Tribune] Three candidates were brought to campus last month as possible replacements for retiring president Warren Baker after an extensive national search. A fourth candidate had withdrawn from consideration before campus... (Continue reading)

Taxi shortage fueling disorder?

Written on 2 Jun, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 36 comments

Despite the fact that cab owners in San Luis Obispo say there’s no shortage of taxis in the area, local bar owners and others contend there is a big shortage, especially on weekends when some patrons physically try to flag... (Continue reading)