Side issues may delay budget deal

04/11/11 While California s faltering budget process is capturing headlines, the federal government is nearing as tipping point. Republicans and Democrats are locking horns over spending cuts as a temporary extension of the federal budget is set to expire April 8.

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San Gabriel Valley, Whittier schools embrace arts education

06/26/11 While California schools are slashing funding for their arts programs amid budget shortfalls, nearly 20 local institutions have joined a county arts initiative to help them retain and enhance arts-based learning.

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California Gay Marriage Proponents Buoyed by New York Bill

06/26/11   California gay marriage supporters had reason to celebrate on Saturday as New York's state legislature approved a bill legalizing gay marriage in that state. While California's battle on the issue has been a legislative and judiciary see-saw, with courts legalizing gay marriage in 2008, followed by a statewide referendum in 2010 that again made it illegal, several advocates told MTV News that ...

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