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Will Abel change his position on oil drilling?

Written on 4 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | One comment

Jim Boren of the Fresno Bee wonders whether Lt. Governor nominee Abel Maldonado might be willing to switch his long-held opposition to oil drilling off the Central Coast. If appointed, Maldonado would serve on the States Land Commission (SLC), which... (Continue reading)

Sex offender shot in Nipomo

Written on 2 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

A registered sex offender, Michael John Dominguez, died of a gun shot wound earlier today, less than a day after being arrested for sex crimes against a 16-year-old. Dominguez, 52, is suspected of committing suicide after being arrested for allegedly... (Continue reading)

Madden inducted into California Hall of Fame

Written on 1 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | One comment

Football great and Cal Poly graduate John Madden was one of 13 Californians inducted into the state Hall of Fame Tuesday night. Madden, who has also enjoyed a lucrative broadcasting and TV pitchman career joined a distinguished group that included... (Continue reading)

No clear path to victory for gay marriage

Written on 1 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | No comments

The effort to get same sex marriage on the California ballot in 2010 took a hit Monday. Rick Jacobs, the leader of the 700,000-member Courage Campaign, sent out an email announcing that after spending more than $200,000 on “qualitative research”... (Continue reading)

Maldonado runs against history

Written on 28 Nov, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

Our state senator Abel Maldonado may be up against his toughest competitor yet — history — should he win appointment as California’s Lt. Governor and try for re-election in 2010. Garry South, former Gray Davis strategist, writing in today’s LA... (Continue reading)

Jay Miller on borrowed time

Written on 27 Nov, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 19 comments

Federal prosecutors prompted a federal grand jury to look into the alleged criminal acts of Hurst financial principal Jay Miller. [Tribune] Miller is one of the subjects of a two-year racketeering, money laundering and wire fraud investigation that includes former... (Continue reading)

Local businessman makes De Vaul challenge

Written on 25 Nov, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 10 comments

Local businessman Kyle Wiens made a public pledge Wednesday night to donate $4,000 to Dan De Vaul and Sunny Acres, challenging 99 other local businesses to match his gift. Wiens is founder and CEO of iFixit, a local company specializing... (Continue reading)

De Vaul ready for his national media close-up

Written on 25 Nov, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

The Dan De Vaul story continues to gain national traction. Sunny Acres spokesperson Becky Jorgeson announced Wednesday that the controversial San Luis Obispo rancher will appear next week on both “Good Morning America” and “Larry King Live.” CalCoastNews will publish... (Continue reading)

How to lose $200 million in 10 years

Written on 23 Nov, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

How do you go broke, in style? [New York Times] First, you sell the family billboard sign business for millions of dollars.  Next, you funnel the funds into real estate, wineries, jet airplanes and a newspaper chain. When things start to look... (Continue reading)

Update: DeVaul taken into custody

Written on 23 Nov, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

Developing: Dan DeVaul was handcuffed and taken into custody this morning after refusing terms of probation offered by Judge John Trice. Details will be posted throughout the afternoon by CalCoastNews.... (Continue reading)