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California budget cuts pound Sacramento-area economy

By Dale Kasler and Darrell Smith - Updated: 9:44 am

The state's budget crisis could cost Sacramento's beleaguered economy more than a half-billion dollars in the next year.

Dan Walters: California faces moment of decision

By Dan Walters - Published: 12:00 am

The state's perpetual budget mess has certainly fueled interest in – and perhaps even passion for – fundamentally overhauling California's dysfunctional government.

Congressional candidate gets national attention

By Rob Hotakainen - Updated: Saturday, July 4 2009 - 9:21 am

Anthony Woods may be a long shot to win a race for Congress, but his presence assures it will be a high-profile affair. It's already resulting in national attention.

Schwarzenegger praises state's diverse economy

By Susan Ferriss - Published: Saturday, July 4 2009 - 12:00 am

California is issuing IOUs and still doesn't have a balanced budget, but Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Friday that it's far from the worst state in the nation for business.

State prisons official to plead guilty to drunken driving charges

By Chelsea Phua - Published: Saturday, July 4 2009 - 12:00 am

A high-ranking state prisons official said Friday he will plead guilty to charges of drunken driving.

California faces moment of decision

The state's perpetual budget mess has certainly fueled interest in – and perhaps even passion for – fundamentally overhauling California's dysfunctional government.

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AM Alert: That crazy California

Posted by Micaela Massimino at 6:00 AM

California's such an easy target these days that even The Gray Lady is drawing a bead on the eighth-largest economy in the world. The New York Times is running a ...