- Making News: Fires Threaten Lake Hughes, Happy Valley
Homes have been evacuated because of a fire burning near the northwest corner of LA County near the Ventura County line. It's east of the I-15 and south of Highway 138. John Mancha, an inspector with the LA County Fire Department, has an update on the blaze that has consumed 4000 acres and forced the evacuation of over 200 homes. - Reporter's Notebook: Sharks Circling in California Budget Negotiations
Today-s LA Times reports that Arnold Schwarzenegger has lost control of state budget talks. Democrats, who days ago wanted to deal, are now making snide comments about delays and the Governor's travel abroad. School districts and local governments are demanding their share of funds. Starting next week, because they failed to meet the July 1 deadline, legislators themselves won-t get paid. Political scientist Bruce Cain watches it all from UC Berkeley.
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