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Anger erupts after California speaker dumps single-payer bill

Written on 29 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 42 comments

California progressives are furious with Democratic Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, who last week halted the the single-payer health care bill that had passed the state Senate. Rendon and his critics are now trading blows as progressives lobby for the speaker... (Continue reading)

Hill fire burns 1600 acres, 85 percent contained

Written on 29 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The Santa Margarita Hill Fire has burned 1,598 acres and is 85 percent contained, as of Thursday morning, according to Cal Fire. The fire did not grow in size on Wednesday nor overnight. Three structures have been destroyed by the... (Continue reading)

Macaroni & Cheese Festival 2017, event photos

Written on 28 Jun, 2017 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

American General Media Radio produced the grand wine and cheese lovers event of the year on the Central Coast last week, the Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese Festival at Avila Beach Resort.   See the photo gallery here... (Continue reading)

More than 100 people exercise California’s new right to die

Written on 28 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

A total of 111 people took life-ending pills over the last seven months of 2016 under California right-to-die law. [USA Today] The law took effect on June 9, 2016. A newly released report by the California Department of Health accounts... (Continue reading)

Atascadero Eagle Ranch project placed on hold

Written on 28 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

A plan to build hundreds of homes, a resort and more on the southern edge of Atascadero has been placed on hold. But despite significant opposition to the plans, the developer likely will not drop the project. Jeff and Greg... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys Big Bang Theory star’s Santa Margarita home

Written on 27 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

Big “Big Bang Theory” star Johnny Galecki’s ranch in rural Santa Margarita burned to the ground on Monday night in the Hill Fire. Galecki, who uses the ranch as a getaway, is frequently seen in establishments in Santa Margarita and... (Continue reading)

Scaffolding collapses in Pismo Beach, 5 injured

Written on 27 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Five people suffered injuries, several critically, after scaffolding collapsed Tuesday morning in Pismo Beach, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 11 a.m., the scaffolding collapsed onto the beach south of the Kon Tiki Inn. The collapsed appeared to have occurred... (Continue reading)

Madonna Enterprises planning hotel in Atascadero

Written on 27 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

Clint Pearce, of Madonna Enterprises, plans to build a 120-room hotel in Atascadero near the site of where Wal-Mart was previously expected to open. Plans for the hotel include four stories with outdoor patio spaces, a pool, a fitness room... (Continue reading)

California to label Monsanto’s Roundup as cause of cancer

Written on 27 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

The state of California is intensifying its battle with agrochemical giant Monsanto. On Monday, the state Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) announced that glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto’s herbicide Roundup, will be added next month to the... (Continue reading)

Santa Margarita Hill Fire burns 1,500 acres

Written on 27 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The fast moving Santa Margarita Hill Fire has burned 1,500 acres and was 40 percent contained Tuesday morning. One structure has burned, many others are threatened and approximately 250 people have been evacuated. It has not yet been reported if... (Continue reading)