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Feds
sue Arizona sheriff in civil rights probe
By JACQUES BILLEAUD, Associated Press Writer
Thursday, September 2, 2010
12:43 PM
PHOENIX
– The U.S. Justice Department sued Sheriff Joe Arpaio
on Thursday, saying the Arizona lawman refused for more
than a year to turn over records in an investigation into
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get green light to surf sexual sites
By Bob Unruh
Friday, September 3, 2010
Schools in one region of Scotland are lifting the Internet filters
on their school computers so students will be able to access sexually
explicit websites if they choose, according to a new report from
the Christian Institute. .......................................Read
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Incumbent
Democrats open wallets to abolish redistricting commission
By John Howard
Thursday, September 2, 2010
California Democratic lawmakers are digging into their wallets
for Proposition 27, the Nov. 2 ballot initiative that would
abolish the state’s new independent redistricting commission
and give that chore back to the Democrat-controlled Legislature................................Read
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California
Assembly dusts off old policy: No tape recorders for media
By
Jim Sanders
Friday, September 3, 2010
The California Assembly has begun enforcing a dusty rule in
which the media can watch lawmakers debate public policy on
one condition: Turn off the video cameras and microphones.......................................Read
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Goleta
Council to Weigh Whether to Shoulder Its Share of
Jail Sales Tax
NOOZHAWK
By Lara Cooper, Noozhawk Staff Writer
Thursday,
September 2, 2010
Election season is heating up on the South Coast,
and whether voters will support a measure to increase
funding for a new jail has yet to be seen. Cities
and officials are beginning to back the measure,
and the Goleta City Council will be the next to
issue or deny its support at a meeting next week.....Read
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Rigs
to reef bill approved; awaits governor's signature
Ventura County Star
By Zeke Barlow
Thursday,
September 2,
2010
12:00 PM
The oil platforms that dot the Central Coast do more
than just suck oil and gas from the ocean floor —
they also provide a habitat for starfish, mollusks,
croakers and rockfish that use them as an artificial
reef, scientists say.........................Read
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How
Blakeslee has voted so far
SanLuisObispo.com
By Bob Cuddy
Friday,
September 3,
2010
Sam Blakeslee won election to the state Senate just over two
weeks ago, on Aug. 17. He has had no time to rest, with the
Legislature furiously taking up legislation to send to Gov.
Arnold Schwarzenegger — or not. Blakeslee replaced Abel
Maldonado and became the Central Coast’s sole representative
in the Legislature............. .................Read
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City,
County of Santa Barbara Likely to Feel Effects of Scandal-Related
Legislation
NOOZHAWK
By Giana Magnoli, Noozhawk Staff Writer
Thursday,
September 2, 2010
The California Legislature passed three bills this week related
to the City of Bell’s salary and benefits scandal. Seemingly
exorbitant base salaries and pension packages for the city’s
officials have caused a ripple effect throughout California
and led to the resignation of several top city staffers, including
the city administrator who was making nearly $800,000 a year,
and numerous legislative proposals............Read
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