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Karl Rove coming to town

Written on 22 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 comments

It must be a Republican dream come true — Karl Rove, popularly referred to as “Bush’s Brain,” is coming to town Saturday, March 27. The political consultant, strategist, pundit, and author–the man credited with getting George W. Bush into the... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles ready to fill in hole created by 2003 earthquake

Written on 21 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

After nearly seven years, the city of Paso Robles is finally ready to begin work on filling in its so-called “hole from hell,” the last grim souvenir from the earthquake of 2003. [Los Angeles Times] The hole, 20 feet deep... (Continue reading)

Dunes air pollution debate continues this week

Written on 21 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

The recent study by the Air Pollution Control District (APCD), linking poor air quality on the Nipomo Mesa to offroad vehicles in the Oceano Dunes, is on the agenda at several public meetings this week. The South County Advisory Council... (Continue reading)

Public universities may still have unsafe buildings

Written on 21 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

More than 180 public university buildings in California–including two at Cal Poly–have been judged too dangerous to occupy during a major earthquake, according to a new investigation. [California Watch] University officials, critics claim, have known about seismic problems with the... (Continue reading)

California seniors may have nowhere to go

Written on 20 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 16 comments

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed eliminating Medi-Cal funding for adult day health programs and senior advocates across California are concerned. [Contra Costa Times] The proposed cuts, which would save $104 million annually, are part of Sacramento’s attempts to address the... (Continue reading)

Santa Monica sushi restaurant closes after whale meat controversy

Written on 20 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

The Santa Monica restaurant  facing federal charges for illegally serving endangered whale meat appears to be closed. [Los Angeles Times] On Friday, the management of The Hump, an upscale eatery at the Santa Monica Airport, posted an announcement on its... (Continue reading)

San Francisco sues over PG&E ballot measure

Written on 19 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 comments

The city of San Francisco and a group of government-owned utilities went to court Thursday to try and block a Pacific Gas & Electric-sponsored measure on the June ballot. [San Francisco Chronicle] Critics claim that Proposition 16 is merely a... (Continue reading)

Desperately seeking food in California

Written on 19 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 comments

More and more Californians are going hungry, a situation that is likely to worsen in a state rocked by recession and high unemployment. [California Watch] A six-month study by California Watch and USC found record numbers of people overwhelming food... (Continue reading)

Fess Parker, TV’s Davy Crockett, dies

Written on 18 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

Early television icon Fess Parker, who went on to become a controversial Santa Barbara real estate developer has died at the age of 85. [Los Angeles Times] Parker rose to national stardom on television in the mid-1950’s, thanks to his... (Continue reading)

Bruce vs. Marshall vs. Pandora?

Written on 17 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 29 comments

The last-minute entry of Marshall Ochylski into the District 2 county supervisor race against incumbent Bruce Gibson has tongues wagging around Los Osos. Sources tell CalCoastNews that the upcoming June election battle is actually a contest between Gibson, seeking his... (Continue reading)