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Federal court upholds California’s restrictions on concealed carry

Written on 10 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled that California counties may impose restrictions on the issuance of concealed carry permits. The court ruling states that the 2nd Amendment does not include the right to concealed carry. [LA Times] In... (Continue reading)

California Senate votes to ban smoking at the beach

Written on 1 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 44 comments

California state senators voted Tuesday to ban smoking at beaches and parks. The bill would also prohibit disposing of tobacco waste at state parks and state beaches. [LA Times] Supporters of SB 1333 say the bill is necessary, not only... (Continue reading)

Former CalPERS CEO gets prison time for bribery

Written on 1 Jun, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

The former CEO of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) has received a 4.5-year prison sentence. Federico Buenrostro accepted more than $200,000 in bribes and tried to direct investments to an associate, who later committed suicide. [Wall Street Journal]... (Continue reading)

Many California counties keeping campaign finances offline

Written on 31 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Less than half of California’s counties provide the public with online access to campaign finance records. [LA Times] In 2012, the California Legislature amended the Political Reform Act of 1974, allowing local jurisdictions to eliminate paper filing requirements for campaign... (Continue reading)

State Treasurer John Chiang announced bid for governor

Written on 18 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

State Treasurer John Chiang announced Tuesday that he will run for governor. Chiang is the second state office holder to join the 2018 race to replace Gov. Jerry Brown. California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is already fundraising for the... (Continue reading)

California may spend $10 million on earthquake warning system

Written on 16 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

California Gov. Jerry Brown has reversed course and proposed allocating $10 million in state funds toward an earthquake early warning system that federal government scientists and university researchers are developing. United States Geological Survey officials say the state funds would... (Continue reading)

California to relax water conservation rules

Written on 10 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Local agencies in California may soon be allowed to relax or even eliminate water conservation mandates imposed on them by the state. However, Gov. Jerry Brown is also ordering that some water conservation rules become permanent statewide. [LA Times] Last... (Continue reading)

“Isis” makes appearance in California school yearbook

Written on 9 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

A 17-year-old Southern California high school student is disgusted that she was misidentified in her yearbook as “Isis Phillips.” The student, Bayan Zehlif, is Muslim and is pictured in the yearbook wearing a hijab. [CBS LA] Susan Petrocelli, the principal... (Continue reading)

California raises smoking age to 21

Written on 5 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

The legal smoking age in California is increasing from 18 to 21 following Gov. Jerry Brown’s decision to sign a package of bills into law on Wednesday. The same goes for the legal vaping age, as e-cigarettes will now be... (Continue reading)

Unaccompanied children immigrating to California

Written on 19 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

Immigration experts say a surge in unaccompanied children may cross the border this summer and enter California. Many of them are destined for Los Angeles County and other locations in the state. [KPPC] Nearly 70,000 children — infants through age... (Continue reading)