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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)

Assembly to consider $2 billion computer system for state courts

Written on 11 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 15 comments

A state Assembly budget committee is scheduled to begin hearings this week on a proposed new statewide computer system for the courts whose price tag has already mushroomed up to $2 billion. [Sacramento Bee] The so-called Court Case Management System... (Continue reading)

Cell phone ban may be extended to bicyclists

Written on 10 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments

California’s tough cell phone regulations currently applied to drivers may be extended to bicyclists across the state. [KTVU] Legislation being introduced in Sacramento would ban bicyclists from talking on a cell phone without a headset, or texting while riding. A... (Continue reading)

State AG asked to investigate Palin speaking fee

Written on 8 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 28 comments

California Attorney General Jerry Brown is being asked to investigate the circumstances surrounding an upcoming speech by Sarah Palin at CSU Stanislaus. [California Watch] Palin, the former GOP vice-presidential candidate, is scheduled to speak in Turlock on June 25, the... (Continue reading)

7.2 earthquake rocks southern California

Written on 4 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

An earthquake with a 7.2 magnitude, felt by an estimated 20 million people in Mexico, southern California, and across the Southwest, struck Sunday afternoon. [Los Angeles Times] The Easter Sunday quake, centered in Mexicali, was the strongest to strike the... (Continue reading)

State lawmakers keep their schedules private

Written on 2 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

California lawmakers, supposedly public servants, continue to keep their daily schedules private, despite attempts by the Associated Press to gain access to 2009 records. [Associated Press] All but one of the 120 current members of the Senate and the Assembly... (Continue reading)

California freeing violent inmates

Written on 1 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

In an attempt to save money, the state of California is releasing prisoners early, including some who were convicted of assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, and attacks on children and the elderly. [Associated Press] The state’s early release... (Continue reading)

Admission into Stanford University harder than ever

Written on 30 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 7 comments

Just how hard is it for your son or daughter to be admitted into Stanford University? Acceptance stats announced this week in Palo Alto underscore the formidable challenge. [San Jose Mercury News] A new record was set as only 7.2... (Continue reading)

California lawmakers highest paid in U.S.

Written on 29 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

California state lawmakers remain the highest paid in the nation, by far, despite an 18 percent pay cut last year. [Los Angeles Times] The current $95,291 salary paid in Sacramento is far higher than the $79,650 paid to their counterparts... (Continue reading)

DMV keeps 40 percent of organ donation fees

Written on 27 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

California residents have become used to seeing the question asked on state driver’s license applications at the DMV: Are you willing to give $2 for the promotion of organ donations? Are you willing to proudly display that pink “I am... (Continue reading)