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California could be first to require ski helmets for kids

Written on 16 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments

A bill that would require anyone under 18 to wear a helmet while skiing or snowboarding passed the California State Senate and is heading for the Assembly. [Ventura County Star] The legislation, introduced by Sen. Leland Yee (D-San Francisco) would... (Continue reading)

Heat Alert announced for Central Coast

Written on 14 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA)  issued a statewide Phase II Heat Alert Wednesday night, with special warning for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. Under a Phase II alert, local health departments are required to monitor the... (Continue reading)

Laird, Blakeslee debate the debates

Written on 14 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The two candidates in the August state Senate special election appear to be debating over the upcoming debates. Democrat John Laird, who finished second in the June 22 primary election, challenged Republican Sam Blakeslee to publicly debate in each of... (Continue reading)

The battle over the California state rock

Written on 14 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

One would think during a state budget crisis that more serious matters would be discussed in Sacramento, but a bill has been introduced calling for serpentine to be replaced as California’s official state rock. [NY Times] State Senator Gloria Romero... (Continue reading)

Schwarzenegger approval rating hits bottom

Written on 14 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A new Field Poll reveals that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s approval rating has dropped to a record low–now tying him with Gray Davis, the man he replaced. [Sacramento Bee] Only 22 percent of Californians approve of the way the governor is... (Continue reading)

Will Neverland become a California state park?

Written on 13 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

When the idea was first proposed, it was shot down, but once again, there is serious talk of converting Neverland into a California state park. [Sacramento Bee] The Santa Barbara County estate of the late pop singer Michael Jackson is... (Continue reading)

Los Osos teen suffers medical complications after transplant

Written on 12 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Holly Navolt, the 18-year-old lung transplant recovery patient, is back home with her family in Los Osos Monday after suffering several recent medical setbacks. Late last month, the teenager began having lung rejection problems, which led her to go into... (Continue reading)

Opposition to marijuana legalization increases

Written on 10 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

More voters who intend to vote in November now oppose Proposition 19, the ballot measure that would legalize marijuana, by a slight margin. [LA Times] A new statewide survey now shows 48 percent of Californians oppose Proposition 19, while 44... (Continue reading)

Poll: Newsom has 9-point lead over Maldonado

Written on 10 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

A new Field Poll shows that San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom currently enjoys a 9-point lead over former state Senator Abel Maldonado in the race for lieutenant governor. [San Francisco Chronicle] The poll shows Newsom leading Maldonado, who was appointed... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande Chilis employees fired for toilet camera

Written on 9 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 16 comments

A woman who had just used the restroom Chilies in Arroyo Grande discovered a cell phone camera hidden in a trash can by a restaurant employee and alleged video voyeur last weekend. The 41-year-old Porterville resident, who may have been... (Continue reading)