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California ballot measure would force lawmakers to reveal lobbyist ties

Written on 2 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN A voter initiative that may appear on the ballot in California next year would overhaul the state’s Public Records Act, requiring unprecedented scrutiny into lobbying occurring at the Capitol, as well as more access to government... (Continue reading)

California having best fire season in 25 years

Written on 30 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The beginning of the 2023 fire season boasts the fewest acres burned in 25 years, according to an investigation by The Mercury News. While many feared that a wet winter would result in higher fuel loads and... (Continue reading)

Four in 10 residents considering leaving California, poll finds

Written on 29 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Four out of 10 Californians are considering moving out of the state, despite the majority of residents holding favorable views of life in California. [USA Today] A statewide poll covering key trends in public opinion found that,... (Continue reading)

Hate crimes reportedly rise by 20% in California

Written on 28 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Hate crimes in California surged by 20.2% in 2022, according to a report released Tuesday by state Attorney General Rob Bonta.  The total amount of reported hate crimes rose from 1,763 in 2021 to 2,120 in 2022.... (Continue reading)

Sperm whale pod spotted off California coast

Written on 13 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A boating crew spotted a rarely-seen pod of sperm whales off the coast of Southern California earlier this month. [CBS News] Crew members with Newport Coastal Adventure first reported seeing the whales on June 4 in an... (Continue reading)

Nearly $4 million worth of grants awarded to SLO County water projects

Written on 24 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) last week awarded five local agencies a combined total of $3.8 million for water projects in San Luis Obispo County.  DWR awarded $1.2 million to the city of Morro Bay... (Continue reading)

California’s budget deficit grows to $31.5 billion

Written on 13 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE California’s budget deficit grew more than $9 billion since January, to $31.5 billion, Gov. Gavin Newson announced at a press conference on Friday. Newsom’s revised budget went from $297 billion in January to $306.5 billion. The May... (Continue reading)

U.S. Supreme Court upholds California pig law

Written on 11 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld California’s Proposition 12, a law that requires each pig to have 24 square feet of space, ruling that the measure does not violate the Interstate Commerce Clause of the Constitution.  Prop.... (Continue reading)

SLO Mayor, League of Cities ask California for $3 billion for homeless services

Written on 13 Apr, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo Mayor Erica Stewart joined the League of California Cities in Sacramento on Wednesday in calling for the state to spend $3 billion on combating homelessness. Hundreds of city officials gathered outside the state Capitol... (Continue reading)

California to keep paying Walgreens, despite Newsom’s threat

Written on 10 Apr, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN California will continue paying money, likely billions of dollars, to the pharmacy chain Walgreens, despite Gov. Gavin Newsom announcing in a tweet last month that the state would no longer do business with the company. [Market Watch]... (Continue reading)