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This story was reported for San Diego News Network on October 13, 2009. It’s been an overwhelming past couple of days for state lawmakers. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger had more than 700 bills to flip through while additional information about California passed through. Here’s a heftier budget diary entry. Bills, bills, bills: Schwarzenegger signed and vetoed bills Sunday, the last day… Read more →

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on October 8, 2009. The state government still has its goods on the market and is attempting to make them more appealing. Meanwhile, a local Congressman endorses a gubernatorial candidate and a police chief takes his department in his own hands. Here’s a recap of what’s happening in the world of… Read more →

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on October 6, 2009. The number of lawsuits being filed against state lawmakers and the state offices making late payments show millions of dollars down the drain. But there may be a light at the end of the tunnel as the various gubernatorial candidates put forth their ideas for fixing the… Read more →

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on September 29, 2009. California lawmakers are working to revamp the state’s budget. This week they’re looking at a study, considering recommendations and even decided to change the recycling program. Here’s the roundup: Business-related study: It’s no secret Fortune 500 companies are leaving the Golden State to venture off to brighter… Read more →

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on September 24, 2009. California legislators are making headway when it comes to funding, and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger decided he wants to keep Healthy Families now. Here’s a recap of what’s happening at the state capitol. Keeping kids healthy: Schwarzenegger signed a bill Tuesday allowing 670,000 children to stay insured under… Read more →

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on September 15, 2009. The California Legislature can say goodbye to its fall recess thanks to the budget crisis. Special sessions: After California lawmakers failed to pass major bills Friday – a number of special sessions will not come into play during the legislative recess. Traditionally, the legislature is on recess… Read more →

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on September 10, 2009. An assemblymember feels bad about his sex comments and steps down while investors take another interest in California and shelter animals see shorter days. I promise I’m not making this up. Keep reading… Boastful Duvall: Assemblymember Mike Duvall (R-Yorba Linda) resigned Wednesday after a news station reported… Read more →

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on September 8, 2009. Fires continue to blaze, as thousands of Californians remain jobless and the state government gears up for IOU recipients. LA wildfires: The Station Fire in Los Angeles has now burned roughly 157,220 acres and is about 56 percent contained, according to county authorities. It has become the… Read more →

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on September 1, 2009. The sale of the year is happening in Sacramento, while fires burn in Los Angeles, assemblymembers defend their prison package and university students make major adjustments. Sale, sale, sale!: Looking for good deals this recession? You still have time to shop at the Great California Garage Sale.… Read more →