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Opposition to nukes in California grows

Written on 28 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

A new public opinion poll indicates that support for nuclear energy has dropped sharply in California. [SacBee] The poll by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) reveals that nuclear energy, which had been enjoying an upswing in public support,... (Continue reading)

Bryan Cave wants Estate Financial case dismissed

Written on 27 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

A request by Bryan Cave attorneys to have a $184.7 million malpractice suit filed by Estate Financial Inc. (EFI) bankruptcy trustees dismissed is headed to federal court in Los Angeles. [PacificCoastBusinessTimes] On April 29, Thomas Jeremiassen, one of the EFI... (Continue reading)

O’Connell: Improved outlook for schools

Written on 27 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

Jack O’Connell, former State Superintendent for Public Instruction, said Tuesday that he believes the future for education in California is improving. [California Watch] O’Connell, who still maintains a home in San Luis Obispo, made the remarks to a group of... (Continue reading)

SLO binding arbitration debate

Written on 27 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

A debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters gave the public a chance to hear both sides of the arguments on two San Luis Obispo contentious ballot measures on Tuesday. [KSBY] If passed, Measure-A would give the San Luis... (Continue reading)

Los Angeles City Council adjourns in memory of George Ramos

Written on 26 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

The Los Angeles City Council adjourned today’s meeting in memory of George Ramos, a three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, columnist and editor for the Los Angeles Times, Cal Poly professor, and CalCoastNews editor who was more comfortable referring to himself as... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly tennis coach resigns as NCAA investigates

Written on 26 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Cal Poly men’s tennis coach Justin McGrath resigned recently as the NCAA investigates allegations of unethical conduct and complaints from players that their scholarships were reduced. [Tribune] McGrath confirmed his resignation on Monday, but told the Tribune that the investigation... (Continue reading)

Death penalty possible in Dystiny Myers’ murder

Written on 26 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

A San Luis Obispo attorney’s motion to rule out the death penalty for one of the alleged killers of 15-year-old Dystiny Myers was denied Monday in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. William McLennan, the attorney for Ty Michael Hill of... (Continue reading)

Cross burning suspects plead not guilty

Written on 26 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

Four Central Coast residents charged with committing a hate crime against a black teen in predominately white Arroyo Grande pleaded not guilty Monday in a San Luis Obispo County courtroom. On March 18, Jason Kahn, 36, Jeremiah Hernandez, 32, William Soto,... (Continue reading)

Budget woes jeopardize plans for California’s bullet train

Written on 25 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 45 comments

Plans to build a high-speed rail system in California that would transport passengers from San Diego to San Francisco on a bullet train traveling 220 mph have been beset by a series of roadblocks that are now exacerbated by budget... (Continue reading)

Democrats battle for ballot initiative reform

Written on 25 Jul, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

One hundred years after California adopted the ballot initiative process, legislation to reform it is steadily making its way through the state Legislature. Reform proponents hope they have a new opportunity to change the process with Gov. Jerry Brown, after... (Continue reading)