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State population growth slows

Written on 17 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

People still might be migrating West, but not necessarily to the Golden State. California’s population grew less than 1 percent in 2008, the slowest growth rate in more than a decade. The minimal growth barely kept up with the number... (Continue reading)

Arnold’s approval hits new low

Written on 17 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s approval rating as governor has dropped to a new low, according to a poll by the Public Policy Institute of California. [Los Angeles Times] Voters, concerned by the economy and the state’s dismal finances, give the governor poor... (Continue reading)

Unequal pay for equal work continues

Written on 15 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

New U.S. Department of Labor statistics report that women in California who were full-time wage and salary workers had median weekly incomes of $738, or 87 percent of the $852 median for their male counterparts in 2008. Nationwide, women earned... (Continue reading)

Binge drinking shoots up among California teens

Written on 15 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

The San Jose Mercury News is reporting a disturbing trend: After dropping for decades, binge drinking among California teens is suddenly increasing at an alarming rate. Hard liquor has replaced beer as the alcohol that teens reach for, and vodka... (Continue reading)

Condors in Flight-Big Sur (Director’s cut)

Written on 13 Dec, 2009 in Screening Room | No comments

California condors, the largest flying bird in North America, were close to extinction in the 80s with less than 25 left in the wild. Today there are believed to be more than 160 of these unusual birds living along the... (Continue reading)

Bodyguard $$$ for Arnold triples

Written on 12 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 5 comments

The budget for bodyguards who protect Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and other top officials has tripled since the Governator took office in 2003. State records show spending on the California Highway Patrol’s Protective Services Division grew from $14.4 million under Gray... (Continue reading)

Unsupervised prisoner release imminent

Written on 11 Dec, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

California state prisons are to begin implementing a plan for the unsupervised release of up to 40,000 non-violent inmates and are required to train staff on non-revocable parole eligibility by Jan. 21, according to a memo sent from the State... (Continue reading)

Aging computer system holds up unemployment checks

Written on 9 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 7 comments

An estimated 117,000 Californians haven’t received their unemployment checks–some for more than a month–because of an aging and outdated statewide computer system. According to Wednesday’s LA Times, the people whose checks have been held up are among the neediest of... (Continue reading)

State trashes recycling program

Written on 6 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

Last November 1, California abruptly cut all processing payments to its more than 2,400 recycling centers across the state. Experts warn the move will likely costs consumers $100 million in increased fees for beverages and put 5,000 workers in the... (Continue reading)

The politics of pollution

Written on 4 Dec, 2009 in Opinion | 3 comments

BY JOEY RACANO The ride to San Diego is always worth it, and last October was no exception. The golden hills of San Luis Obispo gave way to the windy passes of Gaviota. They, in turn, lead to the perpetual... (Continue reading)