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The Budget Battle is Over - Let the Fighting Begin
A record 85 days after the legal deadline, Governor Schwarzenegger will finally sign a new state budget tomorrow, but everybody agrees that it postpones California’s fiscal crisis at least until next year. Also tonight, freeway congestion versus the environment: another struggle that never ends. On Reporter’s Notebook, basic cable wins big at the Emmys.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenA record 85 days after the legal deadline, Governor Schwarzenegger will finally sign a new state budget tomorrow but, everybody agrees that it postpones California’s fiscal crisis at least until next year. Also tonight, freeway congestion versus the environment: another struggle that never ends. On Reporter’s Notebook, basic cable wins big at the Emmys.
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3 storiesBig Crowd Turns Out for Hearing on San Onofre Toll Road
In February, the state Coastal Commission denied permission for extending Route 241 from Orange County into San Diego County, through a nature reserve and across San Onofre State Beach.
Read the story7 minThe Winners and the Losers After the Budget Battle
The battle over this year’s budget was all about the role of government and the services Californians both deserve and are willing to pay for. The total package is actually bigger than last year’s, but one side says it contains draconian cuts that will work hardships on many people.
Read the story10 minThe Emmys Produce Basic Cable’s Big Moment
At last night’s after-Emmy parties, the favorite topic was how bad the show was even though the Emmy awards themselves made history.
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