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Californians increase water usage amid drought

Written on 16 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

Amid the worst drought to hit California in decades, Californians have increased their water usage. In January, Gov. Jerry Brown asked Californians to slash their water use by 20 percent. Nevertheless, a California Water Resources Board report shows a 1... (Continue reading)

California Democrats trying to slow impact of cap and trade

Written on 14 Jul, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 32 comments

Citing concern over rising gas prices, a group of Democratic California lawmakers are pushing a bill that would delay requiring oil refineries to buy carbon credits under the state’s cap and trade system. [LA Times] California’s cap and trade system,... (Continue reading)

Los Osos manager sidestepping duties

Written on 26 Jun, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The general manager of the Los Osos Community Services District has worked for the agency since last October but has only been sworn in to do so since earlier this month, a violation of the California Constitution.... (Continue reading)

Sex trafficking bust saves 27 California minors

Written on 24 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

A nationwide crackdown on sex trafficking rescued 27 California minors from forced prostitution last week. Federal agents working with local law enforcement officers conducted a week-long bust on sex traffickers. They arrested 281 pimps nationwide and 38 in California, according... (Continue reading)

SLO County jobless rate lowest since 2008

Written on 24 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

With 5 percent unemployment, San Luis Obispo County is now tied for sixth out of 58 California counties for lower numbers of unemployed workers, according to a report by the California Employment Development Department. In California, Marin County is ranked... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach man battling pervs-in-park laws

Written on 21 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

A Grover Beach man, who is a registered sex offender, has filed several claims against California cities which have enacted strict laws for where sex offenders can visit. [OC Register] More than 70 cities have voted in laws which are... (Continue reading)

Could George Clooney be the next governor of California?

Written on 19 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 50 comments

Another Hollywood actor may soon make a run for the California Governor’s Mansion. [Daily Mirror] As Governor Jerry Brown is widely expected to win reelection in November, the California Democratic Party appears to already be turning its focus to 2018.... (Continue reading)

The good and bad news about a possible El Nino

Written on 6 Jun, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

Following three years of oppressive drought, scientists place the odds of an El Nino bringing a wet winter to California at 82 percent. However, the strength of the possible El Nino has been reduced from strong to moderate. [Mercury News]... (Continue reading)

Could 2014 be the lowest primary turnout to date?

Written on 26 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

Political strategist are projecting the voter turnout for the June 3 primary to be California’s lowest-ever in a primary for governor. [MercuryNews] With only two top contenders vying to be on the November ticket with Gov. Jerry Brown and general... (Continue reading)

Could this fires season cripple California’s economy?

Written on 19 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

More than a dozen wildfires have already caused over $20 million in damage, even though it is just the beginning of a fire season that could cripple the state’s economy, Gov. Jerry Brown said Sunday on ABC. The state, which... (Continue reading)