LOS ANGELES—The California State University system has been going through proposals to address an estimated budget shortfall of $584 million. There are 23 CSU campuses in California.
CALIFORNIA—A
new law that took effect this month may mean that you’re not driving
anywhere if you’ve been drinking; that is, if you’ve been caught doing
it before.
SANTA MONICA—En route to the Santa Monica airport, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s private plane was forced to make an emergency landing due to smoke in the cockpit.
CALIFORNIA—June 10, Carrie Prejean was told to step aside as Miss California. The blond bombshell, who was in the eye of a political storm, says she was not fired on the up-and-up.
CALIFORNIA—Tuesday, by a 6-1 vote the California Supreme Court ruled in favor of the 52 percent Californians who in November passed proposition 8, a measure banning same-sex marriage.
SANTA BARBARA—Santa Barbara wildfires run wild as the Los Angeles Fire Department tenaciously combats fires at home and those of their neighbors to the North.
VARIOUS—With the recent news of a possible flu pandemic, many cities across the nation have been putting in place plans and emergency protocols, if a flu pandemic were to strike a local city.
CALIFORNIA
—The state of California sees a tax increase of up to 1 percent or more depending on the city or county. Governor Schwarzenegger also proclaims April as "Financial Literacy Month."
CALIFORNIA—Film incentives in California give the industry a boost above competition. Director of the Film Incentives Commission of California, Amy Lemisch, gives Canyon News the details.
Thousands of state employees were given bi-monthly unpaid furloughs. The program comes as part of Governor Swarzeneggar’s cost-cutting program to address the state's budget crisis.
Governor Schwarzenegger recently signed a bill written by Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) banning all drivers from using text messaging devices while driving or operating a motor vehicle.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law a new regulation that forces large restaurant chains to make visible caloric content of their food items. Schwarzenegger signed the law on September 30.
A California appeals court ruled that parents who home teach children are not required to have a credential in order to do so. Read on and find out why some of these teachers are happy about this final rule.
The Governor is going to sign an executive order on August 1 that will cause 22,000
California state workers to lose their jobs. There will also be a hiring freeze until the budget decision is made.
California Governor Schwarzenegger declared a statewide drought Wednesday. The drought declaration marks the first since 1991, instated during the fifth year of a six year drought in
California.
As new cell phone usage laws become effective July 1, drivers in Malibu will have to think twice before making a call. The two laws both enforce the prohibition of wireless telephones while driving.
The California Supreme Court recently voted 4-3 to overturn the state law banning same sex marriage. Many gay couples and supporters celebrated in San Francisco and West Hollywood.
At least 23 people in 14 states, including one in California, have been diagnosed with the same strain of Salmonella. The strain has been traced to two cereals recalled by Malt-O-Meal brand.
Thomas Jane, star of "The Punisher" and other films, was arrested Monday in Kern County for a DUI. The actor was arrested without incident and posted bail. Jane is married to actress Patricia Arquette.
Storms across Southern California created deadly surf conditions. The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory with waves reaching as high as 28 feet.
The largest beef recall in American history is set in California. Meat has gone to many school districts across the United States, but officials say, they don't believe it poses much health risk.
Last week's rainy weather and a car accident on Las Flores Canyon Road have caused power outages all over Southern California. A car crashed into a power pole causing traffic signals to cut out along PCH at Las Flores Canyon Road and Rambla Pacifica.
