Support for two healthcare initiatives on the November ballot appears to have taken a dive, according to a new Field Poll.
Christopher Cadelago reports in The Sacramento Bee: “The ballot measures enjoyed considerably more support earlier this summer.”
“What’s really striking to me is the very large proportion of undecideds on both of these measures,”said Mark DiCamillo, director of the poll. “What it says is that voters haven’t given much attention to it. They want to get more information.”
“The poll was conducted last month just as the well-funded “No” on 46 campaign began blanketing the state with television and radio ads. Proponents are readying a supportive television spot featuring Democratic U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer of California.”
GOP gubernatorial candidate Neel Kashkari delivered paper bags to Gov. Brown, and criticized the governor’s legislative actions on paid sick leave.
Chris Megerian reports for the Los Angeles Times: “Kashkari made his comments during a news conference in Sacramento, where he accused Brown of failing to convince Tesla to open a new factory in California.”
“The Republican pulled up in a Tesla with 6,500 paper bags in the trunk, one for each job at the new factory, which will be built in Nevada. The bags symbolized a bill, which Brown said he would sign, to ban plastic grocery bags statewide and charge customers 10 cents for paper bags.”
And Kashkari again prodded Brown for losing the Tesla battery factory to Nevada, but what is it costing the Silver State?
Richar Verrier writes in the Los Angeles Times: “A deal crafted by Gov. Brian Sandoval would offer more than $1 billion in incentives to attract a Tesla battery factory and an estimated 6,500 jobs to the state.”
“But to pay for the tax breaks for the Palo Alto automaker, Nevada would slash funding from its film program to $10 million, down from the current level of $80 million over four years, according to the deal announced last week by Sandoval and the Governor's Office of Economic Development.”
“The proposal comes less than a year after Nevada made a splash in Hollywood by offering film tax credits to attract movies and TV shows, taking advantage of its casinos and proximity to California. It will be reviewed by state lawmakers this week.”
Kern’s Board of Supervisors have signed on to start shipping large amounts of volatile crude oil through the county.
Tony Bizjak reports in the Sacramento Bee: “The project, proposed by the Texas-based refinery owner, would be the largest “crude by rail” project in the state. Under the plan, Alon USA could ship two 100-car oil trains to the site daily by late 2015.”
“Kern County officials heralded the project approval as a solid step forward for that area’s economy and for the state oil industry. But several environmental groups called the project a health and safety danger.”
Four minutes is all you need to witness nearly all the beautiful scenery California provides.
Brian Koerber reports in Mashable: “From desolate deserts, lush forests and stunning coastline, to the bustling cities that millions of people call home, California provides an endless variety of beauty.”
“Like most time-lapses, Hal Bergman's video took a massive amount of time to shoot, edit and compile. Over four years, Bergman traveled across California to capture the stunning photography, only to spend even more time editing the shots together.”
