California nears record in spending plan stalemate (The Sacramento Bee)

5 September 2008, 12:08 am

With California on the verge of another dubious record in the Great Budget Debacle of 2008, it would seem prudent for state officials to be preparing for a worst-case scenario.... read more

Governor urges Californians to call out lawmakers (Napa Valley Register)

4 September 2008, 10:43 pm

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger made a unique appeal to Californians on Wednesday, saying they must do their part to prod lawmakers into passing a budget because the state is not run by a dictator.... read more

Governor urges Californians to call out lawmakers (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

4 September 2008, 9:37 am

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger made a unique appeal to Californians, saying they must do their part to prod lawmakers into passing a budget because the state is not run by a dictator.... read more

Governor Asks Californians To Prod Lawmakers (NBC 4 Los Angeles)

4 September 2008, 9:14 am

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger made an appeal to Californians on Wednesday, saying they must do their part to prod lawmakers into passing a budget because the state is not run by a dictator.... read more

California needs a budget now, so save reform for later (Los Angeles Times)

4 September 2008, 12:13 am

Efforts to end fiscal irresponsibility are laudable, but the state is suffering. The Legislature and the governor may have reached the point where the most responsible thing they can do is to be irresponsible.... read more

Placerville skate park to reopen (The Sacramento Bee)

4 September 2008, 12:06 am

A Placerville skate park that closed in May because of criminal activities and threats to public safety will reopen un- der the supervision of volunteers from a local church.... read more