Daily Briefs


Cayucos woman pleads guilty in death of bicyclist

A Cayucos woman who crashed her car into two bicyclists last week, killing one and injuring the other, pleaded guilty to charges of manslaughter and driving under the influence on Tuesday. [KSBY] Four days earlier, Jessica Whitney Goddard, 29, pleaded... (Continue reading)

State approves weapons permits for the blind

The state of Iowa is granting permits for the legally blind or completely blind to carry guns in Iowa in public places. [Newsmax] The issue has started a debate between disability advocates and law enforcement that focuses on public safety... (Continue reading)

Panga boat beaches near San Simeon campground

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies and State Park Rangers discovered a beached panga boat with a package of marijuana near the San Simeon State Park Campground Tuesday morning. The 30-foot panga boat had been abandoned with one 30-pound package... (Continue reading)

No good news about water supply

Drought conditions in California will be worsened by a current dearth of surplus water, and that coupled with a third straight dry year could mean exponentially bigger supply problems in 2014. (Sacramento Bee) Any available statewide surpluses are being utilized... (Continue reading)

Fire burns Atascadero home

A fire burned an Atascadero house Monday night, displacing a young couple with two children [KSBY] The fire occurred around 8:30 p.m. Monday in the 2400 block of Traffic Way. It took about 30 firefighters and five fire engines to... (Continue reading)

Brown signs Achadjian rape bill into law

California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill co-authored by Central Coast Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian Monday, which closes a loophole in state rape law. AB 65, authored by Achadjian and Assemblywoman Bonnie Lowenthal, reverses an 1872 law that allowed men to... (Continue reading)

Global cooling?

The Arctic ice cap increased 60 percent over one year triggering intense debates over global warming predictions. [Mail] In Sept. 2012, Arctic ice covered 1.32 million square miles, an all-time recorded low and some scientists predicted that by 2013 the... (Continue reading)

California public pension payouts doubled in recent span

The average monthly pension payout for new retirees in California’s primary public pension system doubled between 1992 and 2012. [Sacramento Bee] The average monthly payment for new retirees in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) increased from approximately $1,500... (Continue reading)

California considering electronic license plates

A bill that passed the California legislature last week would create a pilot program introducing electronic license plates that authorities could remotely access. [Mashable] Electronic license plates are not yet in circulation in the U.S., but states such as New... (Continue reading)

People’s Kitchen striving to feed the poor

South County People’s Kitchen board members are scheduled to ask the Grover Beach Planning Commission on Tuesday if they can continue serving the homeless from the non-profit’s current temporary location. [SantaMariaTimes] On an average, the organization provides hot meals to... (Continue reading)