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No more methyl iodide distribution in U.S.

Written on 22 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A years-long battle by environmentalists to halt the use of methyl iodine as a fumigant for strawberries and other crops ended abruptly when the company producing it said it would no longer deliver it to the United States. [LATimes] Methyl... (Continue reading)

Salinas school counselor accused of creating child porn

Written on 21 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Police arrested a Salinas High School drug and alcohol counselor suspected of creating child porn in his office at the high school on Monday. [MercuryNews] Salinas police first arrested Gilbert Olivares, 34, last week after a student’s relatives told police... (Continue reading)

Teen files claim of rape against officer

Written on 21 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The teenager who allegedly had a sexual relationship with Santa Maria police Officer Alberto Covarrubias Jr. has filed a claim against the city that alleges department officials knew about the illicit relationship as far back as New Year’s Eve. [KCOY]... (Continue reading)

Capps on the Republican budget

Written on 21 Mar, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 25 comments

STATEMENT By CONGRESSWOMAN LOIS CAPPS The House Republican budget is a disappointing, but not too surprising proposal. Instead of reforming programs that protect our most vulnerable, their plan would end or dismantle critical investments in our children, families, and seniors... (Continue reading)

Solomon out as Paso Robles chief

Written on 20 Mar, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 183 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN Lisa Solomon has stepped down as chief of police of Paso Robles following a tumultuous two months of relentless accusations by her own officers of sexual misconduct. An agreement between her and the city calls for payment... (Continue reading)

App to Solomon: Lovely Lisa Meter Maid

Written on 20 Mar, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 44 comments

Paso Robles City Manager Jim App labeled Police Chief Lisa Solomon as "Lovely Lisa Meter Maid” in one of a number of sometimes bizarre emails between top city staff, in which App also identified himself as “P.B.G. phat bald guy.” In... (Continue reading)

Will Paso Robles police chief be canned tonight?

Written on 20 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 47 comments

Lisa Solomon told her officers she plans to remain the Paso Robles chief of police, a claim that appears to be up to city leaders who are slated to discuss disciplining or dismissing her at tonight’s city council meeting. Listed... (Continue reading)

Former Cuesta College President Grace Mitchell dead at 78

Written on 20 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Dr. Grace Mitchell, the first woman to serve as president of Cuesta College, died Monday at her home in Marin County following a lengthy illness. She was 78. Mitchell joined Cuesta in 1989 as the college’s third president. She retired... (Continue reading)

Term limits plan moves forward

Written on 20 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

An initiative changing term limits for members of the California Legislature will go before voters in November. If the measure meets with voter approval, a politician would be allowed to serve only 12 years instead of 14, and only in... (Continue reading)

CSU officials freeze spring enrollment

Written on 20 Mar, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Amidst uncertain financing, California State University officials announced plans to freeze enrollment at most campuses, including Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, in the spring and possibly wait-list all fall applicants while waiting for the outcome of a proposed tax... (Continue reading)