This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on March 11, 2010. It’s a busy week in California. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is putting more pressure on legislative leaders to take action, the Assembly Speaker is giving raises and the CSU system is selling millions of dollars worth of bonds. I doubt any of these people had time to… Read more →
Local leaders debate over term limit initiative
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on March 18, 2010. Members of the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce gathered together Thursday to discuss one controversial ballot initiative: term limits for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Hosted by the Chamber, two local leaders – San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council political director Evan… Read more →
Dueling health care rallies hit the streets of San Diego
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on March 16, 2010. As Democrats made a final push for President Barack Obama’s health care reform package, local supporters and opponents of the president’s plan rallied Tuesday at competing demonstrations. Conflict surrounding reform continues to escalate, despite the Dems promise to pass the package of bills this week. In… Read more →
Chula Vista Mayor Cox offers optimistic words in city address
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on March 16, 2010. In an upbeat State of the City address Tuesday evening, Chula Vista Mayor Cheryl Cox promised constituents she would continue to make “fiscal accountability” her top priority in 2010. Mayor for four years, Cox briefly touched on somber issues such as the fiscal shortfall and talked… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Pink slippin’ teachers
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on March 16, 2010. As thousands of California teachers receive layoff notices, talks of education spending compared to prison spending, and health care reform continue in the Golden State. If you happen to consider this just more somber news, check out SDNN’s coverage of St. Paddy Day’s events and party… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Living with the deficit until 2015
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on March 11, 2010. Though California Controller John Chiang’s latest report shows an increase in revenue, one tax board representative said the Golden State won’t recover for another few years. Here’s your Thursday collation of all things California budget-related. Slow, slow recovery: A California tax board representative told one publication… Read more →
California Budget Crisis Diaries: Cuts and vetoes with the prison system
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on March 9, 2010. As California lawmakers have often said, “everything is on the table.” So, sorry inmates, but tough times call for tough measures. Be prepared for some changes. Here’s your California Budget Crisis Diaries roundup. Prison cut: California’s inmates looking to seek help through the state’s rehab program… Read more →
Fletcher’s proposal helps change prison policy in the aftermath of Chelsea King
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on March 9, 2010. A state prison policy of destroying field records one year after a criminal’s parole is completed has been “indefinitely” lifted after it was challenged by Assemblymember Nathan Fletcher (R-San Diego). In response to an argument made by Fletcher Tuesday, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation… Read more →
Domestic violence victim Steiner to tell all in San Diego
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on March 8, 2010. Editor’s Note: This is a part of a collection of stories SDNN will publish throughout the month of March to celebrate Women’s History Month. Join us as we recognize Women’s History Month by sending in your stories too and checking SDNN every day for stories from… Read more →
1,200 marchers protest against budget cuts at Schwarzenegger’s office
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on March 4, 2010. A daylong effort against budget cuts led by student organizers throughout the San Diego region concluded with about 1,200 protesters gathering outside Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s San Diego office late Thursday afternoon. Labeled the “Strike and Day of Action in Defense of Public Education,” the protests led… Read more →