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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)

California home affordability rates plummet

Written on 14 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Higher home prices and interest rates have resulted in a sharp drop in the number of Californians able to afford a home, according to report by the California Association of Realtors In 2013, 44 percent of Californians had incomes sufficient... (Continue reading)

Will California ease professional licensing rules for Illegal immigrants?

Written on 12 May, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 33 comments

A bill that would allow illegal immigrants to forgo some professional licensing requirements passed the state Senate on Thursday. Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) introduced SB 1159 to ease the licensing process for psychologists, pharmacists, real estate agents, security guards... (Continue reading)

Should porn stars wear condoms?

Written on 30 Apr, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 41 comments

A bill that would require adult film actors to wear condoms during production is gaining traction in the California Legislature. [Greenfield Reporter] AB 1576 passed an Assembly committee by a 4-1 vote Tuesday. The bill would mandate condom usage in... (Continue reading)

Toyota leaving California for Texas

Written on 29 Apr, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 49 comments

Toyota Motor Corporation is moving its North American headquarters from California to Texas. [LA Times] The Japanese automaker has long located its sales and marketing headquarters in Southern California. It opened its first U.S. office in Hollywood in 1957 and... (Continue reading)

Drought spans all of California for first time in 15 years

Written on 25 Apr, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

The entire state of California has entered a drought for the first time in 15 years, according to a report released by the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). [LA Times] The NCDC rates drought conditions on five levels of severity.... (Continue reading)

California courts move to ban Boy Scouts

Written on 22 Apr, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 58 comments

The California court system is considering a proposal to ban members of the Boy Scouts of America from serving as judges because the Boy Scouts discriminate against gays. [WNDWeekly] The California Supreme Court Advisory Committee on The Code of Judicial... (Continue reading)

Californians divided on water shortage solutions

Written on 16 Apr, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

Nearly nine out of 10 Californians say the state is suffering from a “serious water shortage,” according to a statewide Field Poll of 1,000 registered voters. However, residents are deeply divided on how to solve the dilemma. [MercuryNews] The deepest... (Continue reading)