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Budget talks stall amid reform proposals - San Francisco Chronicle

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Budget negotiations broke down today when Assembly Speaker Karen Bass refused to meet with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger because he is insisting that a package of solutions to close the state's deficit include long-term changes to reduce spending. …
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Written on July 7, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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Governor backs off plan to suspend Prop. 98 - San Francisco Chronicle

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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Friday he is willing to reconsider his most recent proposal to help close the state's $26.3 billion budget shortfall by suspending state constitutional rules that control education spending in order to make deep cuts in …
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Written on July 4, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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EPA lets state get tougher on new vehicles - San Francisco Chronicle

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(06-30) 19:21 PDT — Federal officials on Tuesday cleared California to impose tough greenhouse gas limits on new motor vehicles that more than a dozen other states can follow immediately and that will form the basis of new nationwide rules in 2012. …
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Written on July 1, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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Panel wants openly gay guardsman discharged - San Francisco Chronicle

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A military review panel recommended Tuesday that National Guard Lt. Dan Choi, the gay Arabic translator who became a national figure in fighting the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy after declaring his sexuality on television, be discharged …
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Written on July 1, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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Governor threatens to furlough workers 3rd day - San Francisco Chronicle

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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger threatened Friday to force state workers to take a third unpaid day off each month beginning in July unless the Legislature approves a budget that solves the state's $24.3 billion shortfall by Tuesday. …
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Written on June 27, 2009 | Posted in Movies | No comment

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Governor threatens to furlough workers 3rd day - San Francisco Chronicle

Written on June 27, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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Brush fire scorches China Camp park - San Francisco Chronicle

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A wind-driven fire crackled through dry chaparral in China Camp State Park and threatened several buildings used for employee housing before hand crews, air tankers and a helicopter beat back the flames on Tuesday. Seven-nine firefighters from the San …

Written on June 24, 2009 | Posted in Housing | No comment

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Six degrees of Gavin Newsom - San Francisco Chronicle

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If you're famous or powerful and you visit San Francisco, chances are you'll meet Mayor Gavin Newsom. This week already, the gubernatorial hopeful chatted with First Lady Michelle Obama about volunteering, US Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius about …
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Written on June 24, 2009 | Posted in National News | No comment

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Mississippi road trip: A place where the kids outnumber the dogs - San Francisco Chronicle

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In a prior post I talk about Fisher Club's history and food but in this post I'll talk about the kids running amuck. Little ones were everywhere, scampering wildly about the restaurant–and nobody cared. My kids joined in the fun. …
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Written on June 23, 2009 | Posted in Arts & Dining | No comment

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Startup's prefab homes aim for zero energy bills - San Francisco Chronicle

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Zeta, which stands for Zero Energy Technology and Architecture, obtained several million dollars in venture capital funding and, according to Porat, is in discussions with developers on other potential projects in Northern California. …