Fool’s Gold: California’s budget crisis

The state is encountering problems it has never seen before with an unprecedented $26.3 billion deficit during a time of economic despair. A following is an archive of articles, columns and blogs leading up to the the Big 5 budget proposal.

Part 1 and 2 of the Big 5 budget proposal.

California’s Big 5 makes a deal.

A look at the coverage up until the last day of the budget impasse:

California’s Big 5 attempted to close the budget deals on the 18th day of the impasse to no avail. The 19th day has begun and they’re trying again.

Second furlough begins July 17 and the Healthy Families Program stops accepting applications for health care.

Big 5 budget talks stall on July 15 as leaders mull over education cuts and funding.

Schwarznegger announces more layoffs on the 13th day of the budget impasse.

SDNN blogger Chris Crotty compares GM execs to California’s Republican Party.

California’s leaders are looking to suspend the high school exit exam requirement to save bucks. Assembly Speaker Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) thinks the move is safe while California Business of Education Excellence leader Kirk Clark thinks it will cheat students out of a quality education.

Obesity is causing California some big bucks. Check out a new report to see how much its costing Californians.

Stephen Levy, director and senior economist of the Center for Continuing Study of the California Economy, punctures old myths about California’s budget woes in this column.

A pro-marijuana group launches a major ad to promote the legalization of the plant in California.

Controller John Chiang’s office issues $3 billion worth of IOUs; local disability home gets one and Mayor Jerry Sanders says state may be late on payments to San Diego too.

California’s Senate comes up two votes short of the Democratic budget. What’s the ultimate design flaw with the state’s governance? Find out here.

California legislators aren’t the only leaders struggling to fix deficits. Check out the other states in a rut and find out what’s the root of the problem in California.

Closing California parks will have a domino effect to the economy, New America Media reporter Vivian Po discovered.

Possible IOUs and midnight deadline loom over state leaders on the last day of the fiscal year.

Blogger Leslie Eastman says Californians need to beware of union tactics behind all the budget dealings.

Both houses approve a Democratic budget but will Schwarzenegger? Will he think about the California Balanced Budget Act?

Blogger Alicia DeLeon Torres wants Californians to snap out of it and call the Governor while Assemblymember Joel Anderson thinks Democrats are letting Rome (or California) burn.

State’s budget impasse is nothing new for California, unfortunately.

State Sen. Denise Ducheny (D-San Diego) sheds tears after another failed attempt to pass the budget.

Democrats lose the first budget battle; State controller said California’s inability to balance its checkbook will hurt taxpayers.

Local unions rally against Schwarzenegger’s budget proposal.

Schwarzenegger proposes changes to public animal shelters but locals say the change is minimal.

The games in the world of politics - even through a historic fiscal deficit.

A grassroots organization asks for a constitutional convention to fix California’s broken system.

California looks to release undocumented immigrant-inmates to save money.

Schwarzenegger said he’ll veto any proposals that include higher taxes.

SDNN blogger Joe Gandelman thinks Schwarzenegger should star in slasher movies.

Schwarzenegger visits San Diego County to talk $24.3 billion deficit.

Political consultant Chris Crotty writes about the rainy day fund that’s available

California controller warns of financial meltdown

California senate president Darrell Steinberg wants to answer your questions

Locals get heated over Schwarzenegger’s proposal to sell the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

A San Diego driver showcases his frustration through his vehicle. (Photo by Steven Bartholow)

Should California consider taxing sex? The debate starts here…

A million children could lose health care coverage in California; 76,000 in San Diego County.

Local leaders vent about the state’s proposal to take their funds at an emergency meeting.

California assemblymember Lori Saldaña grabbed some cool snapshots on her blackberry of the joint legislature meetings for SDNN.

State legislators are still optimistic that a new budget will be passed by the end of June.

Colleen O’Connor suggests Californians form their own gang.

Supervisor Bill Horn, Imperial Beach councilmember Jim King and local Republican leaders all tune in with their thoughts.

A 24-year-old HIV positive woman could die if health cuts are made. Local community leader Alicia DeLeon Torres has the story.

This is as bad as it can get for the education sector. Read a longtime education writer’s thoughts in this blog.

California is in such a crisis, maybe we’ll have to legalize marijuana for some extra funds?

History professor and community leader, Colleen O’Connor, offers some advice to our legislators.

Find out who the single moms are and who needs to step up to the plate in California, in this blog-up.

Former candidate for mayor Steve Francis says communication is key.

Political consultant Chris Crotty thinks California politicians have been fools for the past 26 years.

Vista councilmember and Escondido mayor share their thoughts on the dismal budget.

Schwarzenegger announces $5.5 billion in cuts.

Read about a fifth attempt to recall the state’s very own governor.

California’s budget woes are expected to contribute to June’s Gloom.

San Diego mayor Jerry Sanders goes to Sacramento.

SDNN blogger Michelle Nash-Hoff said the crisis is partly due to the loss of manufacturer companies.

Schwarzenegger said “no gimmicks” are involved.

Encinitas and Lemon Grove officials speak candidly to SDNN’s media partner, San Diego News Room, about how California’s problems are trickling down to the San Diego region.

San Diego port commission Scott Peters has a question for Mr. Timothy Geithner.

California voters rejected five of the six propositions. Find out what happens now.

Former California state treasurer Phil Angelides gives his two cents.

SDNN city columnist Arthur Salm calls this a “stupidity” election process.

Check out what SDNN political bloggers are saying in this blog-up.

And, take a look back at all of our in-depth coverage up to Election Day:

What’s expected to happen on Election Day? Find out here.

Get a thorough look into all 6 propositions slated for Tuesday and each of the propositions’ pros and cons.

See what the special interests groups are saying about the propositions as well as the latest polling data.

Find out what “Plan B” is for California.

Check out how many state employees will be laid-off to lessen the state deficit.

Read expert opinions in our latest Pocket Change story.

Take a glance as to how your elected officials are voting.

Are California legislators election-crazy? Read the article to find out.

SDNN political columnist Donald Cohen thinks the election is the “Lord of the Flies” election.

Sen. Kehoe calls the propositions California’s “best hope.”

SDNN reader asks Kehoe budget questions.

Political consultant Chris Crotty calls the propositions “criminal.”

Assemblymember Joel Anderson says voting “Yes” means sending your job to Texas.

Local activist Leslie Eastman is concerned that Proposition 1A is a major tax hike.

Be sure to keep checking SDNN for more stories.

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