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Illegal workers exploiting tax credit

Written on 7 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 51 comments

A federal tax law passed in 2001 intended to widen the income tax collection net apparently had the opposite effect, opening the floodgates for massive fraud, according to a recent government report. Undocumented individuals not authorized to be employed, milked... (Continue reading)

State justices liking Prop. 8 backers’ claims?

Written on 7 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

State Supreme Court justices Tuesday appeared to be receptive to arguments by backers of California’s same-sex marriage ban that proponents of Prop. 8 should have legal authority to defend their measure in court. [SanFranciscoChronicle] Several justices suggested during oral arguments... (Continue reading)

California ready to help combat Texas fires

Written on 6 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN A state fire official told CalCoastNews today that California is ready to respond to a request from Texas authorities “should it come” as wildfires in the Lone Star State explode in dry, windy conditions. Texas Forest Service... (Continue reading)

Man abducted during home invasion in Grover Beach

Written on 6 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Police are investigating a Grover Beach home invasion and abduction that occurred at about 6:15 a.m. on Monday. The male suspect entered an unlocked residence on the 400 block of Manhattan Avenue, brandished a firearm at a male resident, and... (Continue reading)

Gas pipes crumbling, government bungling?

Written on 6 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

The condition of gas transmission pipelines all across the United States is being grossly misrepresented by the nation’s top regulators, taking a “friendly tone” toward the industry. [SanFranciscoChronicle] The newspaper obtained a copy of a draft report by the federal... (Continue reading)

SLO County redistricting battle continues

Written on 6 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Amidst heavy public protest, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote today in favor of a controversial redistricting plan that would separate Templeton into three districts. Last week, the Supervisors received 72 pages of letters... (Continue reading)

Shining a brighter light on public officials

Written on 6 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 30 comments

An Orange County lawmaker is pushing a plan to force greater financial accountability by public officials and certain high level government employees, but opposition from those affected is stiffening. Sen. Lou Correa, R-Orange County, ushered his bill, SB 46, through... (Continue reading)

18 foot shark sighted in waters off Cambria

Written on 5 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

An approximately 18-foot shark sighted in the waters off Cambria prompted authorities to post warning signs along the beach. Cal Fire officials determined the report to be a credible sighting of a shark 50 yards off Leffingwell Landing. As a... (Continue reading)

Homeless protest planned for Wednesday

Written on 5 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 44 comments

A local activist is organizing a protest Wednesday morning, Sept. 7, on behalf of homeless people in San Luis Obispo County. Becky Jorgeson of the recently-formed Homeless Project says the protest is planned for 8 a.m. on the steps of... (Continue reading)

Templeton woman buys back stolen jewelry

Written on 4 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 52 comments

A Templeton woman was excited to learn that an Atascadero pawn shop had purchased her stolen jewelry. An emotion dampened when she learned she would have to pay the shop $2,100 before she could retrieve her items. [KSBY] Carol Morgan... (Continue reading)