This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on January 21, 2010. Criticism of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger continued as he visited Washington D.C. Wednesday. But one thing is different, as Schwarzenegger’s senior adviser chimes in backing the boss on his moves. This California Budget Crisis Diaries is focused on what happened in D.C. and what two people are… Read more →
Category: California Politics
Obama’s choices during first year in office resonate in San Diego
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on January 20, 2010. It has two parts. It’s been exactly one year since President Barack Obama accepted the challenge of leading the most powerful country in the world. It’s clear his presence on the nation’s center stage has shaped the dynamics of various issues plaguing the U.S., and the… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Gov’s traffic camera idea sees a halt
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on January 19, 2010. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is having a tough week. First, his proposal to bring in revenue through traffic violations may be illegal. Second, a class-action lawsuit against a state agency that includes autistic children is garnering lots of attention. Finally, the U.S. Supreme court rejected his prison… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Redeem your IOUs, folks
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on January 14, 2010. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger continues pressuring the federal government for financial assistance while the finance gurus overseeing California’s accounts are asking people to cash in their IOUs. Meanwhile San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders explains the Gov.’s pony-pig-dog metaphor. Cash in those IOUs: An estimated $500 million worth… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: The declining cash balance
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on January 12, 2010. California will see a reduction in cash and poor residents may feel the pain from budget cuts first, while a columnist offers creative ideas to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Postponing those payments: The state government may delay paying some bills because its cash flow will drop in… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Cash revenue rises by $431 mil
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on January 7, 2010. An assortment of reactions to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s State of the State address, UC Irvine Chancellor’s anticipated meeting with angry students, and millions of unexpected cash is what you have here, in this entry of California Budget Crisis Diaries. Mixed reactions: Schwarzenegger’s final State of the… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Brown-nosing the federal government
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on January 5, 2010. Angry students, angry commentators, companies leaving California, a request for federal funds and delays on using federal funds – here’s the first California Budget Crisis Diaries entry for 2010. Ongoing student protests: Halfway into the 2009-2010 school year, students are still displeased with budget cuts made to… Read more →
Community college students present ‘demands’ to Schwarzenegger
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on January 4, 2010. San Diego City College students protested at Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s San Diego office Monday – demanding changes to the state’s budget to offset the cuts made to higher education. The students, who are also members of City College organization Bringing Education and Activism Together or BEAT, say… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Looking for Plan Bs in 2010
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on December 31, 2009. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the State Legislature must be looking forward to 2010, because the last days of 2009 are getting worse. On the search for Plan B: Schwarzenegger’s attempt to raise about $1 billion by selling part of the California Compensation Insurance Fund is failing. According… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Let the good times roll…in 2011
This was reported for the San Diego News Network on December 29, 2009. Warnings of what to expect in 2010, an upside to the budget fiasco and how college coaches are dealing with their furloughs complete this California Budget Crisis Diary. Better days in 2011 not 2010: A California economist said brighter economic days in the Golden State won’t be… Read more →