California Budget Crisis
Support For Governor’s Tax Proposal Drops Below 50 Percent In Field Poll
With less than a week to go before the general election, a new Field Poll shows support for a tax hike proposal backed by Gov. Jerry Brown dropping below 50 percent.
Proposition 34 Supporters Say Death Penalty Too Costly In Cash-Strapped State
Death penalty opponents in California are trying a new argument this year: Abolish capital punishment because the perpetually cash-strapped state just can’t afford it.
Judge Allows Audit Of Group Opposing Gov. Brown’s Tax Measure
A Sacramento judge has issued a tentative ruling allowing California’s political watchdog to investigate the donors behind an $11 million contribution to a California ballot measure committee.
Watchdog Group Sues For Details About Prop. 30 Opponents
California officials have filed a lawsuit in hopes of revealing who is behind $11 million in out-of-state contributions to defeat Proposition 30, the tax increase proposal backed by California Governor Jerry Brown.
CSU Monterey Bay Professor’s Support Of Prop. 30 Sparks Lawsuit
An anti-tax group is suing California State University, Monterey Bay over an email sent by a professor urging students to support Proposition 30, Gov. Jerry Brown’s November tax initiative
Gov. Brown Pushes College Students To Support Tax Hike
Gov. Jerry Brown is warning college students to support his tax increase on the November ballot or face larger tuition bills in the future.
SF City College Submits Budget, Students Worried About Painful Cuts
Administrators at San Francisco’s City College have completed an action plan they hope will convince a western states accreditation team that the school should stay in business.
San Francisco City College Getting Trustee To Oversee Finances
The City College of San Francisco will soon get a special trustee to oversee the troubled school’s finances as it seeks to keep its accreditation.
Donors Who Helped Save Henry Coe Park Want Money Back From State
The State of California is refusing to refund a group that pledged to keep a Bay Area park open, despite an investigation revealing the State Parks Department was sitting on millions in hidden funds.
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.
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