Archive for October 7th, 2012

The Sun: As CSU campus budgets drop, university presidents get big raises

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By Kelly Puente, Staff Writer
Posted: 10/06/2012 03:33:10 PM PDT

Like many college students, Cal State Northridge junior Jocelyn Silva is stressed over her rising tuition and mounting student debt.

The 22-year-old gender studies major, who comes from a working-class family in Fillmore, said she’s even considered taking a year off from school so she can work full time and save money. | More stories: CSU Dominguez Hills | CSU San Bernardino | Cal Poly Pomona | CSUN | Community colleges

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The Sun: Cuts take effect at San Bernardino Fire Department

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Ryan Hagen, Staff Writer
Posted: 10/06/2012 06:25:32 PM PDT

Catch up: Read previous coverage relating to the city’s financial crisis in our San Bernardino section

SAN BERNARDINO – Firetrucks and engines have begun changing over to three-person crews, the most noticeable change among several approved Monday, but Interim Fire Chief Paul Drasil says residents shouldn’t fear a change in service levels.

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DailyBulletin: Upland to get update Monday night on the city’s difficult financial situation

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Sandra Emerson, Staff Writer
Posted: 10/06/2012 12:17:52 PM PDT
Updated: 10/06/2012 05:33:48 PM PDT

UPLAND – The City Council and residents will hear an update on the city’s dire financial situation during Monday’s meeting.

The city is still waiting for the results of its annual audit, but officials expect cuts will need to be made in the near future.

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DailyBulletin: Upland councilman/mayoral candidate accused of altercation at L.A. County Fair

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Filippi

Sandra Emerson, Staff Writer
Posted: 10/06/2012 07:11:38 AM PDT
Updated: 10/06/2012 11:56:46 PM PDT

An L.A. County Fair vendor employee is accusing Upland Councilman and mayoral candidate Gino Filippi of pushing him following a dispute over the price of a hat.

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NBC Prop Zero: Molly Munger to “Compare and Contrast” Props 30, 38 in TV Commercials

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Molly Munger

Until now, Munger has said she supports both Prop 30 and her own measure
By Conan Nolan
Saturday, Oct 6, 2012 | Updated 8:55 PM PDT

Bad news for Jerry Brown. Molly Munger is about to go negative on his tax hike ballot measure.

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SJMercuryNews (AP): California gas prices equal all-time high: $4.61 a gallon

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By GILLIAN FLACCUS
Associated Press
Posted: 10/06/2012 06:17:55 AM PDT
Updated: 10/06/2012 06:27:37 AM PDT

LOS ANGELES — The price of gasoline equaled the all-time average high in California of $4.61 a gallon Saturday, fueled by a reduced supply and a volatile market.

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