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Go anywhere in the world and learn to travel safely and responsibly on a shoestring budget.…
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Budgetary Alement Goes to Sacramento from Half Moon Bay

To celebrate the recent passing of California's state budget, the Half Moon Bay Brewing…
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Budget Cuts Put Brakes on Bus Service

Some 'literally will have no safe way to get to school,' says schools chief.
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What Took Large Hits from Gov. Brown's Budget Plan?

Education took minimal cuts in Brown's proposed budget but the fate of a November tax…
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What If YOU Could Vote on the State Budget?

Instant polling devices help constituents make decisions to restore some programs, raise some…
The Reply Mini is used to collect responses to the polling software. On May 15, 2013, participants in the California Budget Challenge at Foothill College used it to put together a 2013-14 state budget more to their liking. Photo by L.A. Chung
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The Reply Mini is used to collect responses to the polling software. On May 15, 2013, participants in the California Budget Challenge at Foothill College used it to put together a 2013-14 state budget more to their liking. Photo by L.A. Chung

CSU to Limit Spring Admissions

California's budget vice continues to tighen around the State University system, severely…
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Speier Takes 'Food Stamp Challenge'

Lawmaker, faith leaders to try living on $4.50 a day -- a dilemma faced by one in seven…
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State Parks Department Caught Hiding $54 Million

While 70 state parks across California struggled to stay open, it was discovered recently the…
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Watchdog Group Launches Petition to Protect Brown Act

Californians Aware is asking voters to sign a petition that would protect key provisions of…
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Voters to Decide On Death Penalty

A ballot initiative eliminating the death penalty will be placed before California voters in…
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Supreme Court Upholds Decision To Eliminate Redevelopment…

The California Supreme Court shot down attempts to save redevelopment agencies throughout the…
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Free Online Database Reveals Super PAC Money, Ballot Funding

Berkeley's MapLight offers 'Voter's Edge' for California, revealing campaign contributions,…
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Republicans: Top-Two Primary System Hurts The GOP

In a Patch statewide survey of influential California Republicans, 40 percent feel Democrats…
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Coastside Parents to Protest State Budget Cuts to Education

Locals to gather at Thursday morning rally and demand state stop cuts to education.
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POLL: Should California Raise Taxes to Balance the Budget?

A majority of voters favor Gov. Jerry Brown's tax plan, according to a new Field Poll. Do you…
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Nurses Protest Cuts to County Health System

Cuts being considered include Multipurpose Senior Services Program, children and youth…
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CSU, UC Colleges Cancel Tuition Hike After Prop 30 Passes

UC-Berkeley students are planning protest events today to demand the school roll back tuition…
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Portola Redwoods State Park Saved from Closure List

Three nonprofit organizations have pooled together funds to keep the park open for at least…
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State Allows Cities To Become Less Transparent

In an effort to save money, the state decided to suspend mandates that require local…
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Most State Parks Get a Temporary Reprieve

Five parks still in jeopardy, including Gray Whale Cove State Beach in Montara.
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Governor Signs High-Speed Rail Funding Bill

Law unlocks billions in funding for high-speed rail, Caltrain and BART.
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Is Transitional Kindergarten Really That Hard to Fund?

State Senator Joe Simitian, who authored the law requiring TK in California, says it shouldn't…
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Portola Redwoods Among 70 Parks Slated To Close

Park to shutter in July 2012, says State Parks administrator.
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Sales Tax for Amazon Purchases Begins in 2 Weeks

The online retailer will levy state tax on mail-order purchases beginning Sept. 15. Depending…
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California Coastal Commission Appoints New Executive…

The state agency overseeing coastal development unanimously approved Charles Lester as…
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Hundreds Rally to Protect Funding for Adult Education…

The rally took place Tuesday in San Mateo.
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Late Retirement Announcement Saves Some Farallone View…

Only one of three teachers scheduled to be moved from the school will work elsewhere next…
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Oil Money Could Fund Skyline College and San Francisco State

The proposed legislation would charge a severance tax on crude produced in California and its…
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Less Transparent Government Not an Option for School Boards

Despite news reports saying otherwise, school boards are exempt from new rules giving cities,…
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School Board Prepares to Issue Layoff Notices to Eleven…

A huge crowd of CUSD parents and employees gathered at the district office to discuss…
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