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July, 2011

Camp San Luis Obispo office OK’d $15.2 million in fraudulent claims

Written on 14 Jul, 2011 in Uncovered SLO | 39 comments

A former California National Guard manager admits she submitted $15.2 million in false and fraudulent claims to the United States Department of Defense (USDOD)—all of which was approved at an office at Camp San Luis Obispo, then wrongfully paid out... (Continue reading)

Nuclear safety task force: Upgrades needed in U.S.

Written on 14 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s “patchwork of regulatory requirements” developed “piece-by-piece over the decades” should be replaced with a “logical, systematic and coherent regulatory framework” to bolster nuclear safety in the U.S., according to a task force reviewing nuclear safety standards.... (Continue reading)

Something smells in Los Osos

Written on 14 Jul, 2011 in Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION By PIPER REILLY Recent allegations about an inappropriate relationship between Paavo Ogren and Maria Kelly are old news to those of us who have been actively involved with the Los Osos waste water project. We have been complaining about... (Continue reading)

California GOP now 0-for-200 since 1998

Written on 14 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs | 21 comments

The Los Angeles Dodgers might take comfort in knowing that someone has a worst record than they do at the moment–the Californian Republican Party failed yet again this week to pick up a congressional seat held by a Democrat. The... (Continue reading)

SLO ad exec arrested for threatening an officer

Written on 13 Jul, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 184 comments

Prosecutors in Santa Maria have filed a flurry of felony charges against a San Luis Obispo marketing executive for allegedly threatening a police officer, a charge partially refuted by video tape of the incident available on KCCN.tv. Jeffery Lind, 55,... (Continue reading)

Google pays $10 million for Cal Poly startup

Written on 13 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

Google has purchased the California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo student startup Punchd, which started as a senior project, for $10 million, the founders of Punchd announced. Hatched by a pair of Cal Poly students, the company helps connect... (Continue reading)

Pride after party at Novo Restaurant, event photos

Written on 13 Jul, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

The San Luis Obispo County Gay and Lesbian Alliance celebrated 15 years of pride with festivities that included the fantastic Drag Divas Live show, the annual pride dance, Pride in Mission Plaza and the final event, the pride after party... (Continue reading)

Advocates seek to preserve gay-friendly political districts

Written on 13 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

California’s Redistricting Commission may draw its new political districts with an eye toward protecting the voting power of “gayborhoods.” [MercuryNews] Advocates for gay and lesbian groups have petitioned the commission to preserve or expand the number of gay-friendly congressional or... (Continue reading)

State’s highest paid employee performed ‘mailroom’ duties

Written on 13 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

California’s highest paid state employee took home $777,423 last year as a prison surgeon but did little more than shuffle papers. [Los Angeles Times] In fact, Dr. Jeffrey Rohlfing has been mostly locked out of his job at High Desert... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande councilman sentenced to nine months

Written on 12 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

Former Arroyo Grande City Councilman Ed Arnold Jr. was sentenced to nine months in jail today after pleading no contest to felony counts of residential burglary and possession of child pornography. [LompocRecord] San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Barry... (Continue reading)