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August, 2011

Kern County moves closer to ban on medical marijuana

Written on 3 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Kern County supervisors took another step closer to banning the sale of medical marijuana through nonprofit collectives and cooperatives Tuesday over the objections of a crowd that filled the chambers and marched down Truxton Avenue. [The Bakersfield Californian] The supervisors voted... (Continue reading)

California’s ‘whale’s tail’ license plate gets remake

Written on 3 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

One of California’s most popular specialized license plates, the “whale tail,” got a makeover recently as a result of a legal battle between the California Coastal Commission and artist Robert Wyland. [San Francisco Chronicle] The commission unveiled the redesign Tuesday,... (Continue reading)

Missing Charles Jackson of Morro Bay found dead

Written on 3 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The body of Charles Jackson, 79, of Morro Bay, and missing since July 18, was found Monday in a car at the bottom of ravine along Highway 41 between Morro Bay and Atascadero. [The Tribune] Jackson’s 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo... (Continue reading)

SLO County political consultant accused of plagiarism

Written on 2 Aug, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 59 comments

Controversial San Luis Obispo County political consultant Cory Black, who helped Ian Parkinson win the local top cop position, is being accused of plagiarism. Andrew Russo of Paramount Communications said Black plagiarized the content of his website, reproducing his words in... (Continue reading)

State agencies risk losing federal stimulus funds

Written on 2 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Some state agencies risk losing more than $250 million in federal stimulus funds that would benefit low-income households and provide retrofits on residential, commercial and government properties. [Sacramento Bee] If the money isn’t spent by next spring, the federal government... (Continue reading)

Rep. Lois Capps will run for re-election in new 24th District

Written on 2 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs | 20 comments

Eight-term incumbent Rep. Lois Capps, a Democrat, announced Friday that she will run for re-election in the newly configured 24th Congressional District. [Santa Maria Times] Capps has represented the 23rd District, which was redrawn recently by the Citizens Redistricting Commission based on 2010 Census... (Continue reading)

CHP officer warned prior to fatal crash

Written on 2 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Prior to the traffic accident that killed California Highway Patrol Officer Bret Oswald outside Paso Robles, a driver stopped to warn the officer that cars coming around a bend had an obstructed view of him. Testifying in... (Continue reading)

Kid Rock shows musical chops at fair gig

Written on 2 Aug, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | One comment

By COLIN JONES If someone said I could be any rock star I wanted, I would probably take Sammy Hagar. After attending Wednesday’s Kid Rock concert at the California Mid-State Fair, I may have to reconsider. The Kidster, born Robert... (Continue reading)

What next for Los Osos?

Written on 2 Aug, 2011 in Opinion | 15 comments

OPINION By JOE SPARKS With the decision of Judge Robin Riblet to accept the Los Osos Community Services District (LOCSD) Chapter 9 (Bankruptcy) Plan of Debt Adjustment, the five-year odyssey of the LOCSD through local, state, and federal courts is... (Continue reading)

Reminder: Ramos memorial service set for Saturday

Written on 1 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A public memorial service to honor journalist and Cal Poly professor  George Ramos has been set for Saturday, Aug. 6 in Morro Bay. Ramos, 63, died last month after suffering a heart attack in his Morro Bay home. Friends, students,... (Continue reading)