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Jordan Cunningham announces run for Katcho’s seat

Written on 10 Feb, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Former San Luis Obispo County deputy district attorney and Templeton Unified School District Trustee Jordan Cunningham announced his candidacy for California State Assembly. Cunningham is seeking to replace the termed-out 35th Assembly District Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian. “I have kept criminals... (Continue reading)

Californians get 900 new laws

Written on 27 Dec, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 36 comments

On New Year’s Day California will have 900 new laws including one that allows drivers licenses for undocumented workers and several that help protect against online bullying. Here are some of the new laws: Law against posting private nude photos... (Continue reading)

Supervisor candidates argue over proposition 13

Written on 29 Sep, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 78 comments

By KAREN VELIE The latest skirmish in the contentious battle for San Luis Obispo County’s District 4 Supervisor seat is over the meaning of Proposition 13. Caren Ray and Lynn Compton are battling for what is considered the swing seat... (Continue reading)

Why vote against public participation?

Written on 30 Aug, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 26 comments

OPINION By KEVIN RICE Why did Assembly Member Katcho Achadjian vote against citizen speech at public meetings? On Wednesday, AB 194 (Nora Campos, D-San Jose) cleared both State Congress houses and now moves toward Governor Brown’s desk, but not with... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles water bill headed to the governor

Written on 19 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

A bill seeking establishment of a water management district for the Paso Robles aquifer, AB 2453, easily passed the California Assembly Monday on a 51-4 vote and is on its way to California Gov. Jerry Brown. The measure, by Assemblyman... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles water bill escapes Senate

Written on 13 Aug, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

A bill seeking establishment of a water management district for the Paso Robles aquifer, AB 2453, easily passed the California Senate Wednesday evening on a 29-3 vote. The measure, by Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian (R-San Luis Obispo), now goes back to... (Continue reading)

Supervisors waffle on support for Paso Robles water bill

Written on 8 Jul, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN A heavily-amended legislative proposal to create a “hybrid” water district for controlling the Paso Robles water basin no longer has support from the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors following a circuitous, often testy discussion by... (Continue reading)

Water district bill vote process altered

Written on 24 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN A controversial proposal to form a managing water district for the Paso Robles groundwater basin passed a Senate committee Tuesday with significant amendments. Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian (R-San Luis Obispo) agreed to the changes to his bill, AB... (Continue reading)

Want to taste wine at farmers’ market?

Written on 20 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Californians could soon take their wine tasting habits to farmers’ markets. [KEYT] A bill that would allow limited wine tasting at farmers’ markets has passed the Assembly on a unanimous vote and is now moving through the state Senate. Wine... (Continue reading)

Water district bill hits snag

Written on 19 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A Senate committee gave the nod to a legislative proposal by Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian to create a water district to govern the Paso Robles aquifer, but attached significant provisos. Following a dramatic shift in position by the San Luis County... (Continue reading)