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Paso citizen group plans meet

Written on 18 May, 2012 in Discovered, Featured | 18 comments

The inaugural public meeting of a newly-formed Paso Robles citizen action group, Change Paso Robles Now, or CPRN2012, is set for Saturday at La Quinta Inn and Suites, 2615 Buena Vista Drive in Paso Robles, from 2-4 p.m. Chair Karen... (Continue reading)

Rare solar events predicted

Written on 18 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Three visually distinctive solar events will occur during the next two weeks, with a rare partial solar eclipse visible Sunday evening. (San Francisco Chronicle) A partial lunar eclipse will follow several days later, and then will come a rare visual... (Continue reading)

Nipomo hit and run car likely torched

Written on 18 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

California Highway Patrol officers said a car they found torched Monday in Santa Maria is likely the same car that hit and killed a man in Nipomo on Sunday. The late model Corvette is the same color blue as the... (Continue reading)

Briquettes blamed for Paso Robles house fire

Written on 18 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Paso Robles firefighters are blaming charcoal briquettes for a residential structure fire that was  discovered shortly after 1 a.m. on Friday at a home on 12th Street. A neighbor smelled smoke and helped the occupant leave the home safely before... (Continue reading)

Courts choking on cash deficit

Written on 17 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 33 comments

Deep budget cuts to state courts proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown have judges predicting a “rationing” of justice. [San Francisco Chronicle] Brown wants to shave $544 million from the court system budget as part of the governor’s plan to close... (Continue reading)

Horse rescued after swimming out to sea

Written on 17 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol crews rescued a horse they discovered swimming in the ocean about 2.5 miles from shore on Tuesday shortly before sunset. The Arabian horse named William swam out to sea after being spooked by waves during a... (Continue reading)

Nipomo lottery ticket remains unclaimed

Written on 16 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

It has now been two months since someone purchased a MEGA Millions ticket in Nipomo worth $326,163, and so far, no one has come forward to claim the prize. Winners have 180 days from the date of the draw to... (Continue reading)

Conservatives’ faith in local government is misplaced

Written on 16 May, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 26 comments

OPINION By PETER SCHEER The closer government is to the people, the more government is controlled by special interests. In America today, conservatism’s one clear fault line, cutting across cultural and socioeconomic schisms, aligns conservatives based on their views about... (Continue reading)

Huasna oil plan stirs comment

Written on 16 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

County supervisors Tuesday listened to a parade of people during a half-day public hearing as they voiced opinions on a proposed Excelaron oil drilling plan in rural Huasna Valley. No action by the board is expected until August 21. Opponents... (Continue reading)

SLO approves excessive drinking regulations

Written on 16 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

The San Luis Obispo City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to endorse new rules to be placed on bars and restaurants serving alcohol after 11 p.m. Councilwoman Kathy Smith dissented. [Tribune] New establishments will now be required to procure a conditional... (Continue reading)