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Condors in Flight-Big Sur (Director’s cut)

Written on 13 Dec, 2009 in Screening Room | No comments

California condors, the largest flying bird in North America, were close to extinction in the 80s with less than 25 left in the wild. Today there are believed to be more than 160 of these unusual birds living along the... (Continue reading)

Bodyguard $$$ for Arnold triples

Written on 12 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 5 comments

The budget for bodyguards who protect Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and other top officials has tripled since the Governator took office in 2003. State records show spending on the California Highway Patrol’s Protective Services Division grew from $14.4 million under Gray... (Continue reading)

Unsupervised prisoner release imminent

Written on 11 Dec, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

California state prisons are to begin implementing a plan for the unsupervised release of up to 40,000 non-violent inmates and are required to train staff on non-revocable parole eligibility by Jan. 21, according to a memo sent from the State... (Continue reading)

Aging computer system holds up unemployment checks

Written on 9 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 7 comments

An estimated 117,000 Californians haven’t received their unemployment checks–some for more than a month–because of an aging and outdated statewide computer system. According to Wednesday’s LA Times, the people whose checks have been held up are among the neediest of... (Continue reading)

State trashes recycling program

Written on 6 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

Last November 1, California abruptly cut all processing payments to its more than 2,400 recycling centers across the state. Experts warn the move will likely costs consumers $100 million in increased fees for beverages and put 5,000 workers in the... (Continue reading)

The politics of pollution

Written on 4 Dec, 2009 in Opinion | 3 comments

BY JOEY RACANO The ride to San Diego is always worth it, and last October was no exception. The golden hills of San Luis Obispo gave way to the windy passes of Gaviota. They, in turn, lead to the perpetual... (Continue reading)

800 Californians hospitalized with H1N1

Written on 4 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | No comments

State officials reported Thursday that nearly 800 people in California were hospitalized with the H1N1 flu last week, the largest one-week hospitalization rate this season. Health experts have predicted a second wave of cases in the coming months. An estimated... (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)

State investigation of public works scandal nearing end

Written on 22 Jul, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE (EDITORS' NOTE: Following CalCoastNews’ continuing investigations into the alleged theft of public funds by county workers, concerned employees have come forward with allegations that millions in public monies have been stolen and threats of retaliation repeated.) State investigators continue... (Continue reading)

California prison guards call for a strike vote

Written on 15 Jul, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE After learning of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s plan to slash prison guard’s salaries by another 10 percent, the union has authorized a strike vote, according to Paco Villa’s Correction Blog. Union members question how the governor can determine which department’s... (Continue reading)