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Republicans target Senator Barbara Boxer next

Written on 20 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 9 comments

Tuesday’s upset victory by Republican Scott Brown in the Massachusetts Senate race reverberated all the way to California, as gleeful GOP members vowed that Senator Barbara Boxer is next. [San Francisco Chronicle] Boxer, seeking her fourth term in the U.S. Senate... (Continue reading)

Pot legalization headed for 2010 ballot

Written on 14 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments

Supporters of a state initiative that would legalize marijuana in California claim they have collected enough signatures to ensure that it will be on the November 2010 ballot. According to the Los Angeles Times, the petition drive has collected more... (Continue reading)

Sheriff candidate allegedly cheated on test

Written on 13 Jul, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Former police officers have charged that sheriff candidate Ian Parkinson’s brother provided him the answers to sergeant promotion essay questions in 2001. Police officers, vying for one open sergeant position, answered three essay questions designed to test their writing... (Continue reading)

U.S. troops deployed for U.S. election control

Written on 20 Oct, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE and DANIEL BLACKBURN For the first time in more than a century and in apparent violation of federal law, the U.S. military soon will be policing American streets -- ostensibly to control anticipated post-election disruptions. Battle-trained infantry troops will... (Continue reading)

National Obama campaign launches from SLO

Written on 4 Sep, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By DANIEL BLACKBURN and KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County may play a significant role in the upcoming presidential election. This summer, two former California Polytechnic State University students, marketing whiz Cliff Branch and film director David Riordan, conceived and executed a... (Continue reading)

Brennler, Luna won’t run again

Written on 1 Aug, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 57 comments

By KAREN VELIE Atascadero Mayor Mike Brennler won’t seek a second term on the Atascadero City Council because of health concerns. And council member George Luna said he will also retire from the council after two decades of public service.... (Continue reading)