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Senate approves college aid for illegal immigrants

Written on 15 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 36 comments

Illegal immigrants would be allowed to get privately financed student aid administered by state universities and colleges under legislation approved Thursday by the state Senate and sent to Gov. Jerry Brown. [LATimes] Brown said during last year’s election campaign that... (Continue reading)

Pismo attorney pleads not guilty in grand theft case

Written on 15 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The Pismo Beach attorney accused of embezzling more than a quarter-million dollars from a deceased client’s estate entered a not guilty plea Tuesday. William Peter Terhune pleaded not guilty to charges of two counts of grand theft by embezzlement and preparing... (Continue reading)

SLO firefighter pleads not guilty to assault

Written on 14 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A local firefighter who was arrested for allegedly beating a man unconscious at Pappy McGregor’s in San Luis Obispo plead not guilty Thursday to felony charges of assault and battery In early June, John Ryan Mason, 34, allegedly beat Jory... (Continue reading)

Weekend spotlight

Written on 14 Jul, 2011 in Discovered | No comments

It’s mid-July with barbecue, bonfire and beach party season in full swing. But instead of firing up the grill for a block party this weekend, take advantage of a weekend packed with fabulous outdoor concerts and festivals. The Central Coat will... (Continue reading)

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)