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Brown targets CalPERS officials

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

California Attorney General Jerry Brown filed a lawsuit against two former officials of CalPERS, the nation’s largest public pension fund, for violating security laws. [Reuters] The complaint, announced Wednesday, focuses on former CalPERS chief executive Federico Buenrostro Jr. and former... (Continue reading)

State auditor criticizes high-speed rail project

Written on 30 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

A new report by State Auditor Eileen Howle raises serious concerns about California’s plan to build a multi-billion dollar high-speed rail line to connect major cities. [California Watch] The report, commissioned last year by the Legislature, accuses the California High-Speed... (Continue reading)

Blakeslee to run for State Senate

Written on 29 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

To the surprise of no one, Sam Blakeslee has decided to seek the California State Senate seat vacated by Abel Maldonado’s recent elevation to lieutenant governor. [Tribune] Blakeslee is expected to make a formal announcement Friday morning at his Pismo... (Continue reading)

Maldonado to be sworn in Tuesday as lieutenant governor

Written on 27 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

Abel Maldonado (R-Santa Maria) is expected to make a little Central Coast political history on Tuesday when he is sworn in as California’s new lieutenant governor. [Los Angeles Times] Maldonado’s expected ascension marks the highest any Central Coast politician has... (Continue reading)

Deadly fungus spreading in California

Written on 23 Apr, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

A currently untreatable strain of fungus has claimed the lives of at least 23 people in California and the Pacific Northwest, researchers said Friday. [KTVU] Known as Cryptococcus Gattii, the new strain of fungus is spread by the wind. It... (Continue reading)

California faces $325 billion in unfunded pension obligations

Written on 23 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 comments

A top pension consultant warned Thursday that state and local governments currently face $325 billion in unfunded pension liabilities, amounting to $22,000 for every working adult in California. [Los Angeles Times] Consultant Girard Miller issued the warning before California’s Little... (Continue reading)

Historic proposed state policy against use of sea water

Written on 20 Apr, 2010 in Opinion | One comment

By JACK McCURDY A landmark new state policy that for the first time would restrict and phase out use of estuary, delta and ocean water for cooling coastal power plants has drawn the adamant opposition of the Coastal Alliance on... (Continue reading)

State parks fee likely to be on November ballot

Written on 20 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

Make room on the November ballot for yet another measure–environmental groups have apparently gathered enough signatures to let voters decide whether to charge California motorists $18 a year to help state parks. [San Jose Mercuy News] Petition organizers submitted 760,000... (Continue reading)

Nursing homes accused of misspending funding

Written on 18 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

Nursing homes in California have received about $880 million in additional government funding since the passage of a 2004 state law designed to help them hire additional caregivers and increase wages. [CaliforniaWatch] However, a California Watch investigation found that 232... (Continue reading)

Federal district gets Indian-American judge

Written on 14 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

A history-making Indian-American federal judge will be sworn in today as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California, which includes San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara  counties. [LompocRecord] Vijay Chand Gandhi, 38, will be the first Indian-American... (Continue reading)