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Solar energy plant granted approval

Written on 26 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

California regulators gave final approval for construction of the first large-scale solar energy plant to be approved in two decades. [NewYorkTimes] After more than two-years of environmental review, the California Energy Commission approved the 250-megawatt Beacon Solar Energy Project planned... (Continue reading)

Name of Annie’s new owner released by mistake

Written on 24 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 74 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Counsel’s office accidentally released the name Tuesday of the woman who recently adopted Annie, the dog who continues to be at the center of a highly-charged custody battle. Kitty Crockett of Atascadero filed a request with... (Continue reading)

Unemployment on the rise in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 22 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

San Luis Obispo County lost an additional 600 jobs from June to July increasing the number of unemployed to 14,400, according to a report released Friday by the state Employment Development Department. Last month, state and local government employees lost approximately... (Continue reading)

Auto burglaries skyrocket

Written on 20 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Department is warning the public not to leave money or valuables in their cars because of a spike in auto burglaries. Deputies said there have been more than 100 burglaries in the past 90... (Continue reading)

SLO County ranked third most expensive place to live

Written on 20 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 13 comments

San Luis Obispo County continues to be third on the list when it comes to being the least affordable place to live in the United States, according to a study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders. Of the 277... (Continue reading)

Neighbors’ complaints shut down green waste recycling

Written on 19 Aug, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 50 comments

A battle over the smell of freshly ground greens has escalated to the point where most of San Luis Obispo County’s green waste composting will be eliminated, raising serious questions about the fate of the Cold Canyon Landfill. On Sept. 1,... (Continue reading)

Hang on, Annie — Here comes Adam Hill

Written on 12 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 43 comments

Public outrage over the failure of San Luis Obispo County officials to return a stray dog to her original owner continued to build early Thursday, forcing an emergency meeting called by District 3 county supervisor Adam Hill. The afternoon meeting,... (Continue reading)

County refuses to return dog to original owner

Written on 12 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 30 comments

San Luis Obispo county officials continue to ignore a growing public outcry to return a stray dog to her original owner. [Tribune] Annie, an 8-year-old Australian shepherd, has belonged to Chuck Hogue, an Arroyo Grande widower, for the last seven... (Continue reading)

Heritage Oaks Bank reports huge losses

Written on 6 Aug, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 5 comments

Heritage Oaks Bancorp on Wednesday reported a second quarter loss of $5.8 million and said it was continued to work through its problem loans and reduce its level of total non-performing assets. [MarketWatch] In comparison, during the second quarter of 2009,... (Continue reading)

Cong. Kevin McCarthy tagged “Instant GOP Star”

Written on 26 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 16 comments

Cong. Kevin McCarthy, whose district includes much of San Luis Obispo County, continues to enjoy a high media profile in Washington, D.C. The conservative Republican was just tagged an “Instant GOP Star” and made the list of “50 Politicians to... (Continue reading)