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Unemployment benefits to continue through November

Written on 23 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

The California Employment Development Department announced Thursday that it would immediately begin processing retroactive benefits for more than 400,000 residents, following President Obama’s signing of an unemployment benefits extension bill. [Los Angeles Times] The House voted 272 to 152 early... (Continue reading)

County whooping cough cases second highest in state

Written on 22 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

With 258 cases of whooping cough, San Luis Obispo County is ranked in the top two for the number of pertussis cases in the state, according to the California Department of Public Health. Six infants have died in California of... (Continue reading)

One in three California teens can’t find a job

Written on 21 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Consider it a new form of teenage angst: 34.5 percent of young workers in California were out of a job in June. [California Watch] Teens in California are having a tougher time than other teens around the country, where unemployment... (Continue reading)

California Democrats remain neutral on Prop 19

Written on 19 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments

California state Democrats decided Sunday not to endorse Proposition 19, the November ballot measure calling for the legalization of marijuana. [Los Angeles Times] Party members gathered in San Jose, where they opted instead to be officially neutral on the marijuana... (Continue reading)

Yosemite increases campsites

Written on 16 Jul, 2010 in Discovered | No comments

Yosemite National Park is increasing the amount of sites for campers, including a campground that’s been closed for 13 years. [San Francisco Chronicle] Park officials announced Friday that all campgrounds in the park are open for the summer, including Yosemite... (Continue reading)

California could be first to require ski helmets for kids

Written on 16 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments

A bill that would require anyone under 18 to wear a helmet while skiing or snowboarding passed the California State Senate and is heading for the Assembly. [Ventura County Star] The legislation, introduced by Sen. Leland Yee (D-San Francisco) would... (Continue reading)

Schwarzenegger approval rating hits bottom

Written on 14 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A new Field Poll reveals that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s approval rating has dropped to a record low–now tying him with Gray Davis, the man he replaced. [Sacramento Bee] Only 22 percent of Californians approve of the way the governor is... (Continue reading)

Will Neverland become a California state park?

Written on 13 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

When the idea was first proposed, it was shot down, but once again, there is serious talk of converting Neverland into a California state park. [Sacramento Bee] The Santa Barbara County estate of the late pop singer Michael Jackson is... (Continue reading)

State employees still allowed to accrue unused vacation time

Written on 8 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Despite warnings, Sacramento continues to offer members of four different state employee unions the chance to rack up large amounts of unused vacation time. [California Watch] Tentative agreements on new contracts have already been reached with unions representing state patrol... (Continue reading)

Proposition 19 likely to decrease marijuana costs, increase consumption

Written on 7 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A new report suggests that if Proposition 19 passes in November, the cost of marijuana in California could drop as much as 80 percent, and consumption would rise. [LA Times] Researchers at Rand’s Drug Policy Research Center issued a new,... (Continue reading)