WASHINGTON -- The Associated Press is reporting that Defense Secretary and Central Coast native Leon Panetta is removing the ban on women serving in combat.
The move overturns the 1994 rule which bans women from being assigned to front line combat roles.
The decision now would open hundreds of thousands of front line postiitons.
Panetta's decision gives the military services until January 2016 to seek special exceptions if they believe any positions must remain closed to women.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:46:13 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- Two people were arrested Sunday after leading San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's deputies and the California Highway Patrol on a pursuit. It started at 19th and Paso Robles streetsMore >>
Two people were arrested Sunday after leading San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's deputies and the California Highway Patrol on a pursuit.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:30:46 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Thousands of people across the Central Coast tried their chance at the $600 million dollar Powerball jackpot. Two lucky winners came from California. Ticket sales gaveMore >>
Ticket sales gave a boost to local businesses in Santa Barbara as well as California schools.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:29 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:29:12 GMT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- More than 200 people across the Central Coast walked in Santa Barbara to bring awareness to a 'silent' disease. Digestive diseases such as Chron's and Colitis affect one inMore >>
More than 200 people across the Central Coast walked in Santa Barbara to bring awareness to a 'silent' disease.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:14:07 GMT
BRIDGEPORT, CT -- Federal investigators are in Connecticut inspecting the scene of a commuter train crash. Officials said it could take days before the busy section of track reopens. During the FridayMore >>
Federal investigators are in Connecticut inspecting the scene of a commuter train crash. Officials said it could take days before the busy section of track reopens.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:08:19 GMT
DAMASCUS, VA -- According to the Associated Press, a car drove into a group of hikers at a parade in Damascus, a small Virginia town. Around 50 to 60 people were hurt, according to reports. No fatalitiesMore >>
According to the Associated Press, a car drove into a group of hikers at a parade in Damascus, a small Virginia town.More >>
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