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NRC says Shoreline Fault not a significant threat to Diablo Canyon

Written on 15 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission released a letter Friday stating that the earthquake potential of the recently discovered Shoreline Fault does not exceed the maximum amount of seismic shifting the Diablo Canyon Power Plant can handle. PG&E safety measures have prepared... (Continue reading)

Study shows HPV vaccine not linked to promiscuity in girls

Written on 15 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

A study released in today’s Pediatrics journal found that preteen girls who received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine have not become any more promiscuous than unvaccinated girls. [USA Today] Lead author of the study Robert A, Bednarczyk used three years... (Continue reading)

Scientists to test sea otters’ reaction to seismic tests

Written on 15 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Wildlife biologists and researchers have arrived in San Luis Obispo County to tag sea otters with surgical implants to measure the effects of the planned PG&E seismic testing on sea creatures. [SLO Tribune] The study consists of capturing and tagging... (Continue reading)

CPRN2012 sets candidates’ forum

Written on 12 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 47 comments

A political forum featuring candidates for city office in Paso Robles and sponsored by Change Paso Robles Now (CPRN2012) is slated Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Paso Robles Inn’s Grand Ball Room. The candidates’ forum will feature former member of... (Continue reading)

California leads housing gain

Written on 12 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A sharp drop in new defaults shows that California is recovering from the housing collapse faster than any other state, according to a report by a home-loan data specialist. That’s somewhat ironic, as California led the U.S. into the bust.... (Continue reading)

Spending soars on state ballot measures

Written on 12 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

The top 10 donors to California’s November ballot measures have already spent a total of more than $150 million on the various campaigns [California Watch]. Major donors include politically opposed siblings, a 91-year-old billionaire and a teachers union that has... (Continue reading)

Number two reactor down at Diablo

Written on 12 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The number two reactor at Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant shut down Thursday afternoon due to an electrical disturbance. [KCOY] The disturbance occurred at around 12:08 p.m., and it automatically triggered a shutdown of the reactor. Reactor one, however, remains... (Continue reading)

Oakland tackles fed marijuana busters

Written on 11 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

While community leaders in this county exploit every possible method to shutter medical marijuana dispensaries and delivery systems, the city of Oakland is setting legal precedent by suing federal pot enforcers for their aggressive repression. (San Francisco Chronicle) The action... (Continue reading)

Fleeing parolee leads deputies on wild chase

Written on 11 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A parolee driving a stolen car fled from law enforcement officers Wednesday evening in Pismo Beach led to a multi-agency chase that ended in a Grover Beach backyard. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office sought Leon Clowers III Wednesday... (Continue reading)

Gang members arrested for attempted murder and torture

Written on 11 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Santa Maria police arrested two gang members Wednesday for attempting to murder and torture of a man in June [KSBY]. Simon Gutierrez and Johnny Lugo stabbed the man, also a gang member, on North Broadway in Santa Maria, police said.... (Continue reading)