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At odds with Brown, lawmakers back state oversight of school funds
As Gov. Jerry Brown pushes his proposal to give school districts more flexibility in how they use state education funding, he is finding himself at odds with members of his own party. State Sen. Carol Liu (D-La Canada Flintridge), chairwoman of the...Tags: Regional Authority, Government, Jerry Brown, Michelle Rhee, Politics
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Voters weren't told about plan to redistribute education money
SACRAMENTO — A revenue redistribution scheme probably was not what Californians had in mind when they passed Gov. Jerry Brown's tax increase to salvage public schools. But as it turns out, the tax hike, Prop. 30, was essential to help pay for...Tags: Regional Authority, Students, Joan Buchanan, Jerry Brown, Voting
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Schiff joins growing list of opponents to 710 tunnel proposal
L.A. NOWOpposition is growing to the proposed tunnel that would extend the Long Beach (710) Freeway. On Thursday, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) assailed the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for proposing such a tunnel and called for a... -
Sen. Pavley leads in fundraising against GOP contender Todd Zink
PolitiCalSen. Pavley, a Democrat, leads in fundraising over Republican Zink in the election for the 27th Senate District contest.... -
Robert Hertzberg opts out of state Senate race
PolitiCalFormer Assembly Speaker Robert Hertzberg announced that he would not run for the state Senate, averting a showdown with fellow Democrat Fran Pavley.... -
Vernon disincorporation bill advances
L.A. NOWAssembly Speaker John Pérez secured an important -- but narrow -– victory Wednesday in his effort to disband Vernon despite strong opposition from local business owners and labor groups as well as objections from some fellow lawmakers. The Senate... -
L.A. Council candidates trade accusations over ties to Villaraigosa
L.A. NOWWith just two weeks before the Dec. 8 runoff election, accusations are flying between the two candidates vying to replace former Los Angeles City Councilwoman Wendy Greuel in the 2nd District, which stretches from Sherman Oaks and Studio City to...... -
Lawmakers support governor's choice as head of Public Utilities Commission
L.A. NOWA state Senate committee voted unanimously today to confirm Gov. Arnold Schwarzeneggerâs choice to lead California's utility regulation agency through 2014. The 5-0 decision means that Michael Peevey is virtually assured of receiving the support of... -
Eleven Years After Northridge, Resolve Fades Over Quake Safety
Times Staff WriterEfforts to bolster earthquake safety in California have hit roadblocks at the state and local levels as memories of major temblors fade and lawmakers and business owners balk at the cost of retrofitting structures. Last month, Gov. Arnold...Tags: Regional Authority, Entertainment, Elaine Alquist, Willie Brown, Heavy Engineering
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EDITORIAL: Brown's budget revise wisely focuses on frugality, education
The Fresno BeeGov. Jerry Brown made a call for "prudence, not exuberance" in his revised May budget Tuesday. While Democrats in the Legislature call for more spending, Brown is taking the right stance given a one-time revenue surge as a result of tax changes, the...Tags: Regional Authority, Government, Joan Buchanan, Jerry Brown, Politics
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La Cañada Unified School District takes on Governor Brown plan
As California's June 30 budget deadline draws near, La Cañada Unified School District officials are partnering with Democratic state legislators and other districts to oppose Gov. Jerry Brown's plan for distributing state money and $6 billion in...Tags: Regional Authority, Government, Teaching and Learning, Students, Jerry Brown
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La Cañada community thanks Silversparre
City staff, friends and community members thanked Capt. Dave Silversparre Monday night for his five years of service leading the Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station. Silversparre, a La Crescenta resident, announced last month that he was being...
Tags: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Adam B. Schiff
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