Budget Cuts
SFO Passengers Facing Delays Over Air Traffic Controller Cuts
Some fliers headed to Los Angeles International Airport, and other destinations were met with long delays on the first day of staffing cuts for air traffic controllers because of government spending reductions.
CCSF Students Want Help From City Hall To Fight Cuts
Students at two City College of San Francisco campuses walked out of classes Thursday to protest a broad array of budget cuts as the school faces the possible loss of its accreditation.
Sequestration To Have Limited Immediate Impact On California
Federal spending cuts are expected to dampen California’s economic recovery at a time when a housing rebound and job growth are gaining traction. But the immediate effect may not prove detrimental to the state’s economy.
Looming Budget Cuts May Cause Long Bay Area Flight Delays
With a possible federal budget sequestration looming on March 1, the Federal Aviation Administration could close several Bay Area air traffic control towers and flights into major airports like San Francisco’s could face delays of up to 90 minutes.
Federal Budget Sequester Could Cut $88M From California Schools
The White House has been warning of dire consequences for California if automatic “sequester” cuts in federal spending take effect, as scheduled, on Friday, March 1st.
San Jose’s Police Auditor Blames Officer Cuts For Rising Homicide Rate
The Independent Police Auditor in San Jose said she has little doubt that the city’s rising crime and homicide rate is because of a cut in police staffing.
Deep California Budget Cuts Force Litigants To Pay For Court Reporters
Civil cases could be getting more expensive across the state. Budget cuts are forcing many litigants, including in Santa Clara County, to pay for their own court reporters.
New Firefighters Help Reduce Vallejo Response Times
They’ve only been on the job two weeks, but already the nearly one-dozen just-hired firefighters are helping to keep 911 response times in check, in the City of Vallejo.
Parents, Teachers ‘Occupy’ Oakland School To Protest Closures
One man was proud to be there with his wife and three children – sleeping in tents on the school courtyard for the past few days.
KCBS In Depth: The State Of Higher Education
An interview with Dr. Robert Corrigan, the outgoing president at San Francisco State University on the state of higher education in California.


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