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Sacramento Gets Serious about Money
Governor Schwarzenegger's wrong about some things, but he's right that the state needs a tax increase. That's according to the Legislative Analyst, Sacramento's most respected non-partisan voice. We talk with him. Also, the US Supreme Court rules against whales, and they're having an earthquake tomorrow. Come on down.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenGovernor Schwarzenegger's wrong about some things, but he's right that the state needs a tax increase. That's according to the Legislative Analyst, Sacramento's most respected non-partisan voice. We talk with him. Also, the US Supreme Court rules against whales, and five million people will be part of tomorrow's Great Southern California ShakeOut, billed an effort to get serious about the threat of an earthquake and have fun, too.
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3 storiesSupreme Court Rules against Whales
The US Navy can start blasting high-powered sonar off the coast of California whether it poses a threat to whales and other marine animals or not. That's according to the US Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote a 5-to-4 decision that faulted judges in California for "second-guessing" the Navy.
Read the story4 minBudget Gap Is 'Awful,' Legislative Analyst Says
Governor Ronald Reagan said he was so opposed to income tax withholding in California that his feet were in concrete. When he finally approved it, he said, "The concrete cracked." Last week the concrete cracked around Governor Schwarzenegger's feet.
Read the story13 minThe Great Southern California ShakeOut
Southern California is earthquake country, and seismologists are certain the Big One is on its way. But nobody listens to dire warnings. Tomorrow, five million people are scheduled to get serious, and have a good time, in the Great Southern California ShakeOut . Lucy Jones is the US Geological Survey's scientist-in-charge for Southern…
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