Category: California Politics

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on November 17, 2009. While the SDSU community is protesting the budget cuts, a UC Berekely professor is lobbying to change a legislative process and Sacramento insiders are spilling the beans. Possible ballot initiative: A UC Berkeley professor is lobbying for a change in the way Sacramento legislators vote. At the… Read more →

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on November 12, 2009. Despite the staggering deficit hitting California, there’s some good news – revenue is up, chances for education funds are increasing and the state’s veterans will see brighter days. Here’s a more cheery budget diary entry. Controller’s report: California Controller John Chiang released the state’s latest bank statement… Read more →

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on November 5, 2009. While the reasoning for California’s budget disappointments are being explored, a major newspaper is ripping up the Golden State’s elected officials. Meanwhile, high school students will be able to get jobs with less red tape. The root of the problem: A professor at San Francisco State University… Read more →

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on November 3, 2009. An increase in income taxes, the finance director announces his parting and the state is a little closer to stimulus funds for education. Here’s a recap of what’s going on in Sacramento. Income tax increase: California wage earners will soon notice a little less money in their… Read more →

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on October 29, 2009. People surrounding Capitol Hill are wondering whether Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s office offered some choice words to an assemblymember, while the state’s chances to qualify for stimulus funds increases. Increase in charter schools: The number of charter schools in California has risen to 809. The California Charter Schools… Read more →

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on October 27, 2009. Actors, directors, and other professionals in the film industry will continue working in the state while Californians below the poverty line can now obtain free legal advice. But there are more happenings in the West Coast state, so keep reading. Film Industry, you’re staying here: Gov. Arnold… Read more →

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on October 22, 2009. A redevelopment organization is attempting to protect its coffers by filing a lawsuit, students are disappearing from universities and some state employees are seeing hefty dollars from overtime hours. Here’s what’s happening in the money world of California. Suing over money: The California Redevelopment Association filed a… Read more →

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 →