California lawmakers Scramble Over School Finance and Tax Relief
SACRAMENTO AP States face heavy cuts as legislators, after months drafting plans for property tax relief and school finance, confront deficits and high costs. Bipartisan talks gap between relief, funding, and potential new taxes, with near-term votes unlikely as committees juggle reforms, busing issues, marijuana penalties, and energy projects.
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Mismanagement and monopoly charges hit United Ways
United Way groups in California face a state suit alleging monopolistic practices by four Bay Area nonprofits and a donors group launching an investigation into mismanagement of the San Francisco campaign. The case, tied to payroll deductions, follows broader regional disputes and calls for more disclosure in fund-raising operations.
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Claudia J. Widwards
Patrick Maguire
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United Ways
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Federation of Charities
Los Angeles
California
United Way of California
Louis Garcia
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Cer Safety
Catalina Greening Fails to Ease Island Drought
Avalon Mayor Rudy Piltch says last week's rain barely helped Catalina's water shortage. Ken Sather of Southern California Edison notes 2% inches of rain. island relies on rainfall with Middle Ranch reservoir slipping. A 15 to 16 inch rainfall needed for real dent. May conservation cutback 2.5%. Edison cited residents' cooperation, and no rate increase is needed.
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