Home » Archives
New sheriff likes his Lincoln
Written on 6 Jan, 2011 in Daily Briefs | 18 comments
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson was sworn in last Monday and began his new job by quoting Abraham Lincoln. [New Times] Parkinson, who is still completing his college coursework, shared an obscure Lincoln quote with the assembled audience... (Continue reading)
Sheriff Parkinson takes charge
Ian Parkinson was sworn in Monday as the new San Luis Obispo County Sheriff. The former police captain, elected last November, took the oath of office in front of a packed audience in the county supervisors chamber. Later in the... (Continue reading)
Laird appears headed back to Sacramento
Former Democratic state Assemblyman John Laird, who lost last summer’s special state Senate election to Republican Sam Blakeslee, is expected to play a pivotal role in the new Jerry Brown administration. [Mercury News] Laird, 60, who also served as mayor... (Continue reading)
Tom O’Malley is Atascadero’s new mayor
The Atascadero City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to appoint Tom O’Malley as the city’s next mayor. In November, voters approved the election of future mayors. Councilmember Bob Kelley was selected as Mayor Pro Tem.... (Continue reading)
Par Ridder joins Clear Channel
Written on 16 Dec, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 comments
The former publisher of the San Luis Obispo County Tribune, who later found himself embroiled in controversy in St. Paul, is joining media conglomerate Clear Channel. [Business Wire] Ridder will serve as Branch President of Clear Channel’s outdoor billboard division... (Continue reading)
Cal Poly names new president
Cal Poly has selected a new president after finishing a second national search. In a statement released Wednesday morning by the university, officials announced that Jeffrey Armstrong, currently dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State... (Continue reading)
Cal Poly announces candidates for president
Written on 29 Nov, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo announced its three finalists for the position of president, earlier today. Each candidate will spend a few days on the campus meeting faculty, students and administrators. On Monday and Tuesday, Dr. Robert E.... (Continue reading)
Dr. Laura n-n-next on satellite radio
Written on 26 Nov, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 5 comments
Santa Barbara-based radio talk show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger is taking her nationally syndicated program to satellite radio in January. [AP] Schlessinger has reached a multi-year deal with Sirius XM radio to air her program, though specific terms have not... (Continue reading)
Cal Poly gets an interim president
Written on 19 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment
Cal Poly will have an interim university president in charge, most likely serving well into 2011. [Tribune] Robert Glidden, 73, former president of Ohio University, takes over July 31, when Warren Baker retires after more than 30 years as president... (Continue reading)
What would you do for five bucks?
Written on 18 Jun, 2010 in Discovered | 3 comments
We thought we had seen just about everything in terms of social networking on the Internet. Then we stumbled across Fiverr. The new web site seems to offer up everything from the silly to the serious. The premise is ridiculously... (Continue reading)
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Search Cal Coast News.Com
Sponsored Links
Recent And Most Commented
-
Connect with us!
