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Maldonado inflates campaign war chest

Written on 19 Oct, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

Abel Maldonado, seeking to challenge Lois Capps in the 2012 congressional election, is being accused of shifting around campaign funds in order to inflate reported figures. [SacBee] The former California lieutenant governor, originally from Santa Maria, has dropped big money into... (Continue reading)

Reagan ties Feinstein in new senate race poll

Written on 30 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

A new research poll shows that Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-California) is in a dead heat for re-election  when matched with likely Republican challenger Michael Reagan. The poll by ccAdvertising shows that both Feinstein and Reagan each receive 38 percent of... (Continue reading)

Republican-backed group battles against redistricting maps

Written on 21 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A Republican-backed group announced that it plans to file a petition in the state Supreme Court on Thursday to block newly drawn Senate maps from going into effect. The petition, filed by Sacramento attorney Charles Bell Jr. on behalf of... (Continue reading)

Supervisor Frank Mecham running for re-election

Written on 21 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Frank Mecham announced he intends to pursue a second term on the board in a press release on Tuesday. “I am honored and privileged to serve San Luis Obispo County and the folks of the... (Continue reading)

Ed Waage considering supervisor race against Adam Hill

Written on 15 Sep, 2011 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 33 comments

Pismo Beach City Councilman Ed Waage is "seriously considering" challenging incumbent District 3 county supervisor Adam Hill in 2012. Waage discussed the possibility of entering the race Wednesday in an exclusive interview with CalCoastNews. “I believe there is a role for government,... (Continue reading)

John Laird will not run for state Senate

Written on 14 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 79 comments

John Laird announced today that he will not run for the State Senate in 2012. “This was not an easy decision to make,” Laird said in a press release. “Serving the Central Coast in the State Assembly was one of... (Continue reading)

Debbie Arnold announces bid for SLO County supervisor

Written on 1 Sep, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 38 comments

A field representative for Senator Sam Blakeslee and former Atascadero business owner announced plans Wednesday to run for a seat on the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors. Debbie Arnold made the announcement in an exclusive interview with CalCoastNews.... (Continue reading)

O’Malley decides not to run for county supervisor

Written on 25 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

Atascadero Mayor Tom O’Malley will not be running for county supervisor in 2012. O’Malley made the announcement Tuesday during an interview on a Paso Robles radio station. He indicated that family issues would keep him from challenging 5th District supervisor... (Continue reading)

Jim Patterson decides to go for three

Written on 11 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

Jim Patterson announced his intentions Wednesday to break the so-called “5th District curse” and win a third term on the  San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors. [Tribune] Both David Blakely and Mike Ryan previously failed in their attempts at... (Continue reading)

Regulate marijuana like wine?

Written on 6 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 27 comments

Supporters are gathering signatures for an initiative that would decriminalize marijuana in California for those older than 21. The measure, dubbed the Regulate Marijuana Like Wine Act, would tax and regulate the cultivation, production and sale of cannabis using grape... (Continue reading)