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May, 2012

Students lacking science skills

Written on 14 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

Science is not one of California students’ better subjects, according to results of the “Nation’s Report Card” issued last week. (Orange County Register] Students from the Golden State ranked 48th among states in the National Assessment of Educational Progress, with... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man battles city building officials

Written on 12 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

An Arroyo Grande man attempting to put a surf shop in the Village has called it quits and posted on the window of his property, “Building for sale. Thanks city of AG.” [Tribune] Doug DeBerti, who moved his family to... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly turkey attacks

Written on 12 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

A Cal Poly employee was knocked unconscious when he tripped and hit his head while backing away from an aggressive female turkey who was protecting her young. [KCOY] When the turkey, who was nesting with her eight poults, saw the... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County healthier than most

Written on 11 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

San Luis Obispo County is ranked the 13th healthiest California County out of the 56 ranked in an annual report by the University of Wisconsin Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. In California, Marin County is ranked the... (Continue reading)

Templeton man facing 225 years in prison

Written on 10 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

A 74-year-old Templeton man is among four people who have been indicted on federal bribery and money laundering charges for allegedly participating in a scheme in which associates of a lawyer hired to provide assistance to the Coachella Valley Indian... (Continue reading)

An open letter to Paso Robles residents

Written on 10 May, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 37 comments

OPINION By JOHN REYNOLDS My name is John Reynolds.  I am a resident of Paso Robles, a voter, and a taxpayer. Contrary to some comments on CalCoastNews, I am not a lawyer; but I believe I do have a good... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police rebuff Arroyo Grande merger

Written on 10 May, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 27 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN A plan which could lead to the consolidation of two South County police departments met its first serious resistance this week when officers from Grover Beach balked at potential personnel cuts in their ranks. Arroyo Grande and... (Continue reading)

CSU chancellor’s office spending criticized

Written on 10 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Amid a hunger strike by about a dozen California State University students over rising tuition costs,  chancellor’s office administrators are accused of recklessly spending public funds to purchase expensive meals and car service rides. [CBS2] As students face another tuition... (Continue reading)

Is French Hospital violating anti-kickback laws?

Written on 9 May, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

It sounds like any other incentive for a new company – sign up and get a gift certificate. But San Luis Obispo based French Hospital’s promotion for its new Women’s Health and Imaging Center could violate federal anti-kickback laws. French Hospital... (Continue reading)

Benefits of Arroyo Grande oil wells outweigh impacts

Written on 9 May, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 17 comments

OPINION By ROCK ZIERMAN Last weekend, Japan shut down the last of its 50 nuclear power plants that have provided power to the island nation since 1966.  As a result, they will be at the mercy of energy imports from... (Continue reading)