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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.
UCSF Projects $28M In Research Fund Losses This Year From Sequester
UCSF is the largest public recipient of National Institutes of Health funding nationwide, but they project a loss of $28 million in funding this year due to the recent sequestration.
Assembly Looks To Stabilize Funding For Struggling CCSF
With City College of San Francisco facing reduced enrollment as it struggles to maintain its accreditation status, a state assemblyman has proposed legislation that could help stabilize the school’s funding.
CCSF Students Upset Over Cuts As School Tries To Stay Accredited
City College of San Francisco students, staff and administration remain at an impasse after a meeting Monday in which students demanded more input in the school’s changes as it fights to keep its accreditation.
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.
San Jose Begins Restoring Street Lamps Turned Off To Save Money
Starting Saturday, the streets of San Jose will be looking much brighter when the city starts reconnecting 900 street lights turned off four years ago to save money.
Improving Finances Send Gov. Brown’s Approval Rate Soaring
A new Field Poll finds that Jerry Brown is enjoying his highest job-performance ratings since returning to the governor’s office two years ago.
Poll Finds Californians Upbeat Over Future, Budget Plan
A new poll finds that Californians are more optimistic about the future of the state than at any time since before the recession.
Gov. Brown Optimistic On California Rebound In State Of State Address
Cheering a California rebound, Gov. Jerry Brown says voter-approved tax increases have put the state on sound financial footing but warns lawmakers that they must be tight-fisted with the government purse strings.
California’s Colleges See More Money In Brown’s Budget
After years of difficult budget cuts, Gov. Jerry Brown is offering more money to California’s public colleges and universities. In return, he wants them to hold down costs, expand online learning and stop raising tuition, which has increased sharply in recent years.
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