Home  »  Archives

2012

Adam Hill using government resources in election bid

Written on 5 Jun, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 64 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill’s use of his office in his bid for reelection appears to be a violation of Government Codes 54964 and 8314, which ban government officials from using public resources including buildings,... (Continue reading)

College kids fleeing to other states

Written on 5 Jun, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

With tuition on an upward trajectory,  program cutbacks increasing, even while pay for top administrators is skyrocketing, more and more California high school students are looking outside the state for their higher education. And they are finding a warm reception... (Continue reading)

Big changes in California primary

Written on 5 Jun, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

California now has an open “top-two” primary, meaning voters do not have to belong to a certain political party in order to cast a ballot for congressional, legislative and statewide races. [KABC] The first- and second-place winners, regardless of party,... (Continue reading)

Diktat or democracy?

Written on 5 Jun, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 30 comments

OPINION By JAMES C WOOD What will it be San Luis County? Do we want to be ruled by our “betters” with diktats from on high, or do we want a representative government responsive to the voters? That is the... (Continue reading)

LAFCO consultant to testify against commission

Written on 4 Jun, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 28 comments

By KAREN VELIE A consultant hired by San Luis Obispo County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will testify that the agency’s board disregarded expert testimony, and overstepped its authority in order to stifle a proposed development. In March, LAFCO board... (Continue reading)

SLO Chamber of Commerce 2012 showcase, event photos

Written on 4 Jun, 2012 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce’s annual mixer showcase at the Alex Madonna Expo Center featured more than 150 booths from area businesses. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to buy a high... (Continue reading)

Capps’ bill promotes self employment

Written on 4 Jun, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 62 comments

Congresswoman Lois Capps is pushing a new bill with a focus of helping job seekers move into self-employment. [ModestoBee] Capps introduced the bill in late May. It is slated to make training available for would-be entrepreneurs through local Workforce Investment... (Continue reading)

Medical pot OK, state poll shows

Written on 4 Jun, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Californians continue to lend strong support to the use of medical marijuana by patients with severe or life-threatening disease, but do not now endorse legalization of the plant, a new poll suggests. (Los Angeles Times) Results of a USC Dornside/Los... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles must learn from history

Written on 4 Jun, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 33 comments

OPINION By KAREN DANIELS There are some people in Paso Robles who believe that any process leading to selection of the city’s next chief of police should look forward, and not back. Many of those same people want the new... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man owes $456,902 in taxes

Written on 1 Jun, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN A Paso Robles man has earned a place on the state’s annual list of the 500 largest delinquent sales and use tax scofflaws by posting debt of $456,902 accruing from his auto sales business. Jeffrey David Gallagher,... (Continue reading)