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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)

Governor to call emergency session

Written on 5 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger plans to call the state Legislature into emergency session to deal with a nearly $6.3 billion budget gap in the current fiscal year. The emergency declaration, authorized by the voters under Prop 58, requires lawmakers to act... (Continue reading)

Wife details allegations against Arroyo Grande councilman

Written on 4 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

Court documents reveal serious allegations against Arroyo Grande city councilman Ed Arnold by his wife, Kathryn, and a 28-year-old mutual friend of the couple. [KSBY] Kathryn Arnold filed a request for a permanent restraining order against her husband on Dec.... (Continue reading)

Was Sarah Christie right?

Written on 4 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 9 comments

County planning commissioner Sarah Christie was forced to step down last December, primarily because the supervisor who originally appointed her–5th District representative Jim Patterson–felt that he and Christie had a basic philosophical disagreement on key policy issues. According to one local... (Continue reading)

Cities crack down on disabled parking abuse

Written on 4 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 15 comments

A new state law that took effect Jan. 1 allows cities to crack down on California drivers claiming to be disabled by displaying a fake, borrowed, or stolen blue parking tag. [San Francisco Chronicle] Cities can now charge anywhere between... (Continue reading)

Brrrrr! Why we live in California

Written on 3 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

If you need a reminder as to why you live in California, despite the high property taxes and the huge budget deficit, check out today’s national weather map. [Plymouth State Weather Center] 13 degrees in Chicago, 13 below in Omaha,... (Continue reading)