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Pot growers fear legal marijuana

Written on 28 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 7 comments

If California voters legalize marijuana in next November’s election, growers fear it will drive down the price of their crops and hurt the local economy, especially in hard-pressed Humboldt County. [CBS News] The locals are so worried up north that... (Continue reading)

DMV keeps 40 percent of organ donation fees

Written on 27 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

California residents have become used to seeing the question asked on state driver’s license applications at the DMV: Are you willing to give $2 for the promotion of organ donations? Are you willing to proudly display that pink “I am... (Continue reading)

State unemployment rate holds at 12.5 percent

Written on 26 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 7 comments

California’s unemployment rate continues to hold at 12.5 percent, according to February statistics released by the U.S. Department of Labor. [Los Angeles Times] By contrast, the state’s unemployment rate was 10.2 percent one year ago. The new figures for California... (Continue reading)

Sex offender rapes woman at the dunes

Written on 25 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 comments

A 28-year-old Fresno woman was allegedly raped by two transients behind Pier Liquor in Oceano on Saturday afternoon. While the woman waited for her family, a woman approached her and allegedly led her behind the store to the Oceano Dunes... (Continue reading)

A bank by any other name

Written on 25 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

American Principle Bank in San Luis Obispo is planning to change its name to American Perspective Bank in order to avoid litigation by global giant Principal Financial Group. Currently, American Principle Bank officials are waiting for shareholders, expected to meet... (Continue reading)

50 percent of Californians now support gay marriage

Written on 25 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 11 comments

A new public opinion poll finds that, for the first time, more Californians now support gay marriage than are opposed to it. [Los Angeles Times] According to a poll by the Public Policy Institute of California, 50 percent of respondents... (Continue reading)

UC system to consider three-year degree; other changes

Written on 24 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

The University of California is considering dramatic changes, including offering three-year bachelor’s degrees and enrolling more out-of-state undergraduates. [Los Angeles Times] On Tuesday, the UC’s Commission on the Future heard a set of ten proposals aimed at making the 10-campus... (Continue reading)

Mothers for Peace officially challenge license renewal

Written on 23 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace officially filed papers Monday with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in Washington, D.C., opposing the license renewal of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. Mothers for Peace spokesperson Jane Swanson said attorney Diane Curran... (Continue reading)

Looks like California is going to pot

Written on 23 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 12 comments

It looks like enough signatures have been gathered to place a voter initiative on the November ballot that would legalize marijuana in California. [Los Angeles Times] Supporters credit Los Angeles County with putting the signature drive over the top. Election... (Continue reading)

Smoking ban at beaches and parks approved

Written on 22 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

California lawmakers voted Monday to ban smoking at 278 beaches and state parks in one of the nation’s far-reaching regulation of tobacco. [Los Angeles Times] The new legislation calls for fines up to $100 for those caught smoking at a... (Continue reading)