by Steve Aceti | October 15, 2018 | Coastal News | 0 Comments

PG&E warns it will shut off power in parts of Northern California due to extreme fire weather. Source: Utility shuts off power to prevent wildfires as red flag warnings return to California – Los Angeles Times

by Steve Aceti | October 15, 2018 | Local Gov News | 0 Comments

The first major housing project proposed along the new Morena Boulevard trolley line is scheduled for City Council approval this fall, but critics say it could set a bad precedent because it’s not dense enough to help solve the city’s housing crisis. Source: Critics say first housing project along new trolley line isn’t dense enough […]

by Steve Aceti | October 15, 2018 | State Gov News | 0 Comments

California’s Influencers advise the state’s next governor to evaluate the current state of the controversial high-speed rail project before proceeding. Some think the plan should be scrapped, while others believe the benefits still outweigh the rising costs. Source: California high speed rail project needs review, leaders say | The Sacramento Bee

by Steve Aceti | October 15, 2018 | State Gov News | 0 Comments

Jerry Brown has never been interested in management of the state bureaucracy and as he prepares to retire from the governorship he probably will leave behind a managerial debacle in the state Department of Motor Vehicles. Source: Brown’s legacy will include a DMV debacle | CALmatters

by Steve Aceti | October 15, 2018 | Federal Government | 0 Comments

The case, concerning allegations that Harvard unfairly restricts the number of Asian-Americans it accepts, could have a broad impact on how schools choose their incoming classes. Source: Harvard on Trial: The Lawsuit on Affirmative Action, Explained – The New York Times

by Steve Aceti | October 15, 2018 | Federal Government | 0 Comments

The president observed some of the worst-hit areas during a helicopter tour, including Florida homes that had been ripped from their foundations. “Some of them have no trace of a home,” Trump said. Source: Trump Visits Areas Slammed By Hurricane Michael : NPR

by Steve Aceti | October 14, 2018 | Local Gov News | 0 Comments

On Monday night, Ventura leaders will help decide what city residents will be paying next year for energy. Source: Ventura’s city leaders to set green energy rate for 2019

by Steve Aceti | October 12, 2018 | Beach News | 0 Comments

As sea levels continue to rise, California’s beaches are threatened by erosion. Communities such as Santa Cruz are feeling these effects particularly hard because beaches are central to their economy and culture. Source: One of California’s most famous surf towns is threatened by rising sea levels that could overtake beaches and million-dollar homes – SFGate

by Steve Aceti | October 12, 2018 | Local Gov News | 0 Comments

The California Legislature has yet to change the law on when police officers can use deadly force against suspects. But Sacramento can act now. The City Council should OK policy recommendations to bring the Sacramento Police Department into compliance with AB 931. Source: Don’t wait on California. Sacramento can do police reform now | The […]

by Steve Aceti | October 12, 2018 | Coastal Commission News | 0 Comments

Support for the World Surf League and equity for professional surfers was palpable Friday morning as California Coastal Commissioners unanimously approved a one-year coastal development permit to allow the surf contest organizers to hold their first “Mavericks Challenge.” The event could be called at any time before the end of March in the waters off Pillar […]