Category Archives: Sacramento

And Now the Fun Begins, Unfortunately

As expected, Governor Brown called off talks with Republicans in the Legislature about trying to get a tax extension package put before voters to complement the spending cuts he’s put together. You can read about it in this Sacramento Bee … Continue reading

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Fact Finding Panel Report Issued

The District and the teachers union, the San Carlos Teachers Association (SCTA), have been unable to reach a mutually-acceptable agreement on contract terms this year. The District needs to reduce costs and/or increase revenues by $2.85 million for the 2010/2011 … Continue reading

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Governor Proposes to Protect Education Funding…Not!

By now you’ve probably heard how Governor Schwarzenegger is claiming he will protect education spending, and balance California’s state budget by reducing other areas of spending.

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Community College Goes Basic Aid, District Hit by Higher Costs

Over the last few months the San Mateo Community College determined that they are now a basic aid district. That’s a nice reflection, for them, of how property values have increased over time in San Mateo County. However, it does … Continue reading

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