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Doomsday scenario for Calif. budget cuts

February 16, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Brown’s proposals call for some $12.5 billion in cuts, mostly to programs serving human needs.

Democrats challenge Republicans: extend lifeline to 99ers

February 11, 2011

Democrats introduced into Congress a bill to extend unemployment benefits to the long-term unemployed and challenged Republicans to "bring this to a vote as soon as possible."

Neighborhood Grocery Initiative takes on non-union megastores

February 4, 2011 By Tatyana Torregian And Marilyn Bechtel

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 5 in northern California says the year 2011 poses unprecedented challenges for its members working in the grocery industry.

Calif. governor: “No time for politics as usual”

February 3, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Gov. Jerry Brown invoked the struggles for democracy in Egypt and Tunisia as he called for "turning to the people" for "a clear mandate"

Sacramentans weigh in on governor’s budget plan

January 31, 2011 By Gail Ryall

Brown has proposed a combination of more than $12 billion in cuts plus extending last years' temporary increase in income and sales taxes for several more years.