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The PG&E – Israeli Connection

Written on 9 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

Protesters in the Bay Area have recently mounted a guerrilla campaign to draw attention  to the relationship between Pacific Gas and Electric, and the Israeli company Solel. PG&E signed a 25-year contract with Solel to develop the Mojave Solar Park... (Continue reading)

Oceano Dunes Off-roaders: In their own words

Written on 9 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

It is always interesting to see how our county is perceived by the outsider. Case in point: Those who flock from all over California to the Oceano Dunes where they partake in their mechanized mayhem. A correspondent for a publication... (Continue reading)

Art Clokey – creator of Gumby – dies at 88

Written on 9 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

Art Clokey, the creator of the clay-animation cultural icon Gumby, died Friday at his Los Osos home at the age of 88. [Los Angeles Times] The Gumby character first debuted on the “Howdy Doody Show” in 1955, which quickly led... (Continue reading)

UCLA study: Legalizing undocumented immigrants helps the economy

Written on 7 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 6 comments

A new study out of UCLA suggests that comprehensive immigration reform would add an estimated $1.5 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product over the next ten years. [Los Angeles Times] The report, authored by UCLA associate professor Raul Hinojosa–Ojeda,... (Continue reading)

Man charged with injuring pedestrian and DUI

Written on 7 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

A 39-year-old San Luis Obispo man is behind bars after police say he drove his Toyota 4Runner into a parked sedan that lurched forward and trapped a pedestrian sitting on the rear of a van parked on Augusta, at 10:05... (Continue reading)

Memorial set for Anne McMahon

Written on 7 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

A public celebration of the life of Anne McMahon will take place on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Santa Margarita Ranch. The well-known environmental activist and former journalist died last month after battling cancer. Friends and family are invited to... (Continue reading)

Karl Rove coming to UCSB

Written on 7 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

Controversial political guru Karl Rove is confirmed to speak at UCSB next month. Rove, largely credited with transforming George W. Bush’s political career as governor of Texas, and later as the 43rd President of the United States, will speak on... (Continue reading)

Prop 8 challenge to be videotaped

Written on 7 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that next week’s trial in San Francisco of a lawsuit challenging Proposition 8 can be videotaped for delayed Internet release on YouTube. [San Francisco Chronicle] Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker ordered the coverage. Proposition... (Continue reading)

More changes at the Tribune

Written on 6 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

Veteran San Luis Obispo reporter Sally Connell will leave The Tribune later this month to return to freelance writing and to pursue a book project. [SLO Chamber e-Insider] Connell covered San Luis Obispo City Hall and education for the paper. Prior... (Continue reading)

“A few sexual encounters” with Ed Arnold

Written on 5 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

An Arroyo Grande woman allegedly assaulted by city councilman Ed Arnold in December said Kathryn Arnold, the councilman’s wife, is currently having a love affair with her.  [KSBY] A second restraining order that recently surfaced was filed against Arnold in San... (Continue reading)