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Bill Adds Calif. Community College Classes At Higher Cost
Students at California community colleges could see additional class options for short summer and winter sessions under a bill that passed the state Assembly on Monday, but those courses would come with a higher price tag.
Pensions ‘Elephant In The Room’ As CoCo County Eyes New Budget
Contra Costa supervisors are expected to adopt a new county budget next month and the county administrator is optimistic about it despite rising-pension costs.
California Taxes Coming In $4 Billion Above Forecast, Analyst Says
California is on track to collect $4 billion more in personal income taxes than Gov. Jerry Brown had expected, giving a potential boost to education funding, the legislative analyst’s office said Tuesday.
Silicon Valley Housing Advocates Speak Out Against Section 8 Sequester Cuts
Affordable housing advocates held a protest outside the Santa Clara County Housing Authority on Tuesday over proposed cuts to Section 8 housing vouchers.
Contra Costa Fire Protection District May Close Two More Stations
After the closure of four stations so far this year, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District may close two additional stations citing a lack of revenue.
Contra Costa Meals On Wheels Facing Cuts, May Drop 200 Seniors
Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa launched an urgent appeal for more donations Monday, saying that a funding shortage could force it to drop 200 people from its roster of 1,200 seniors receiving home-delivered meals.
Stockton Becomes Most Populous City In Nation To Enter Bankruptcy
The people of Stockton will feel financial fallout for years after a federal judge ruled Monday to let the city become the most populous in the nation to enter bankruptcy.
San Jose Budget To Avoid Layoffs, Restore Police Services
The city of San Jose will avoid layoffs for the second straight year and restore some emergency services after Mayor Chuck Reed’s budget message was unanimously approved Tuesday by the City Council.
Stockton Faces Off With Creditors In Bankruptcy Court
Lawyers for the California city of Stockton said Monday it has cut its budget and services to the bone and has no choice about trying to become the most populous U.S. city to enter bankruptcy.
FAA To Close 11 California Control Towers
Eleven air traffic control towers at small airports throughout California are on the Federal Aviation Administration’s list of nationwide facilities to be closed next month due to spending cuts.
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