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State settles with company over pesticide violations in SLO County

Written on 16 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The state of California has reached a settlement with a major agricultural pesticide company over allegations that it violated application regulations in four counties, one of which is San Luis Obispo County. [KCLU] Soil fumigation company TriCal... (Continue reading)

California lawmakers vote to end ban on travel to anti-LGBTQ states

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN California lawmakers voted this week to lift a ban on state-funded travel to more than half of U.S. states, each of which California officials accuse of discriminating against LGBTQ individuals.  The proposal would replace California’s travel ban... (Continue reading)

Two California cities among top three metros residents are leaving

Written on 9 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Francisco has the largest net outflow of residents among cities nationwide, while Los Angeles places third in the rankings of cities residents are leaving, according to a study of home buying trends.  Real estate brokerage Redfin... (Continue reading)

Officers investigate robber, workers following 7-Eleven beatdown

Written on 7 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police officers are investigating both an alleged robber and a pair of store employees who beat up the thief. The suspect is accused of attempting to rob a Stockton 7-Eleven two nights in a row. Shocking video... (Continue reading)

California to pay homeowners to build tiny homes in backyards

Written on 3 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The state of California is reviving a program that previously paid homeowners up to $40,000 to build tiny homes in their backyards, an attempt to address the state’s housing shortage. [Business Insider] In late June, Gov. Gavin... (Continue reading)

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)