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Senator Boxer calls out NRC on Diablo Canyon safety

Written on 4 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

At a federal hearing in which both Rep. Lois Capps and former state sen. Sam Blakeslee testified, U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer criticized the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for its handling of safety concerns about Diablo Canyon Power Plant. The Senate... (Continue reading)

Robber botches two theft attempts in SLO

Written on 4 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

A man described as an 18 to 20 years old Hispanic snatched purses from two women in San Luis Obispo on Wednesday, but in both instances, failed to escape with the stolen handbags. Around 5:40 p.m., a female reported to... (Continue reading)

Ferrara slams… well, almost everyone

Written on 4 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 93 comments

Stringing together a heated litany of complaints and accusations, Arroyo Grande’s dethroned mayor Tony Ferrara launched a lengthy and emotional attack Thursday against the city’s police department and those who worked for his defeat. Ferrara was bounced from his job... (Continue reading)

SLO Council planning student housing removal program

Written on 3 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 41 comments

San Luis Obispo Councilman John Ashbaugh and Mayor Jan Marx are proposing a program where the city would deed restrict homes to protect the city from becoming like Isla Vista. [Mustang News] In neighborhoods with a mix of primarily families... (Continue reading)

Last place candidate appointed to Paso Robles council

Written on 3 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

Planning Commissioner Steve Gregory has joined the Paso Robles City Council despite finishing last in a five-way race for two council seats. On Tuesday night, Councilman Steve Martin took the oath of office for mayor, vacating his seat on the... (Continue reading)

Supervisors approve $2.4 million handout to county workers

Written on 3 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 35 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a proposal to give county workers $1,000 each in what is described as a move to offset rising health care costs. Each full-time county worker, including all five supervisors,... (Continue reading)

Nipomo man arrested for murder in 2009 cold case

Written on 3 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A 64-year-old man accused of killing his wife in Morro Bay in 2009 was arrested at his Nipomo home Tuesday afternoon. [Tribune] On June 23, 2009, Sherre Ann Neal-Lypps’ husband James Lypps called 911 to report his wife had died... (Continue reading)

Would a CSD calm down Isla Vista?

Written on 2 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

California Assemblyman Das Williams introduced a bill Monday that propose creating a community services district in Isla Vista, which currently remains unincorporated territory despite its dense and reputably rowdy population. [KEYT] Williams, a Santa Barbara Democrat, cites recent sexual assaults,... (Continue reading)

Gasoline consumption on the rise

Written on 2 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

After eight years of declining consumption, California’s gasoline purchasing rose 0.9 percent during fiscal year 2013-14, offering another sign of an improving economy, according to data released by the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Tuesday. “Gasoline consumption increased for... (Continue reading)

New SLO County council members sworn in

Written on 2 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Two newly elected mayors took their oaths of office in San Luis Obispo County Monday, as did a new San Luis Obispo councilman who holds the swing vote on a controversial development plan. Swearing in ceremonies for mayors and council... (Continue reading)