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Legislature offers up $2 billion in budget cuts

Written on 23 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

State legislators, trying to deal with at least part of California’s $19.9 billion deficit, sent Gov. Schwarzenegger more than $2 billion in cuts. [San Jose Mercury News] At the top of the list: nearly $1 billion slashed from the state... (Continue reading)

Tracy residents to pay for 9-1-1 calls

Written on 19 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

Residents of Tracy, located in northern California, will now have to pay every time they call 9-1-1 for a medical emergency. [CBS 13 News] The controversial measure was approved by the city council last Tuesday. Two options are being offered.... (Continue reading)

CalPERS retirements up

Written on 19 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | One comment

State and local government employees in California are retiring in record numbers. Experts suggest an aging workforce, cutbacks in positions and pay, and the economic downturn are all factors. [Calpensions] Since last July, retirement applications at CalPERS are up 21... (Continue reading)

Illegal immigration drops in California

Written on 13 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 12 comments

The number of illegal immigrants currently living in California has dropped by 200,000, according to a new report issued by the Department of Homeland Security. [Los Angeles Times]. The decline reflects a national trend, showing a drop in illegal immigrants... (Continue reading)

Does California even need a lieutenant governor?

Written on 12 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

Lost in the ongoing battle to confirm Abel Maldonado as California’s next lieutenant governor is the move in Sacramento to abolish the office entirely. [Capitol Alert] Assembly Constitutional Amendment 30, introduced in late January, would abolish the office of lieutenant... (Continue reading)

More California women dying from pregnancy complications

Written on 12 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 3 comments

The  number of California women who die from causes directly related to pregnancy has nearly tripled in the past decade. Equally disconcerting is the fact that for the last seven months, the state Department of Public Health has declined to... (Continue reading)

State constitutional convention movement near collapse

Written on 10 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

The populist movement to rewrite the state’s constitution by allowing voters to directly call for a convention is on the verge of collapsing. [Ventura County Star] Supporters claim they’re running short of money and face serious opposition from paid signature... (Continue reading)

Otter relocation program dubbed a failure

Written on 10 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 5 comments

An attempt to draw a line in the ocean to separate sea otters from fisherman is not working because the otters have failed to cooperate, causing several different groups to fight over proposed changes to the 23-year-old policy. [ABC] Fish... (Continue reading)

Controller: State will run out of cash before April

Written on 30 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

State Controller John Chiang warned Friday that California will run out of the cash needed to pay bills by April–unless Gov. Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders agree on nearly $9 billion in budget cuts. [Oakland Tribune] Those cuts are needed, Chiang... (Continue reading)

California cellphone law not making roads safer

Written on 29 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments

The state law requiring drivers to use hands-free cellphones is not making California highways any safer, according to a new study. [Los Angeles Times] The Highway Loss Data Institute found that the rates of crashes before and after the 2008... (Continue reading)