Tag: Jerry Brown

A legislative mandate that California reduce its prison population has created an opportunity to dramatically change the state’s criminal justice system. But ultimately, decisions made at the county level will decide whether or not these goals can be achieved, says writer Raj Jayadev.

If California voters don't OK a tax extension to fund public education, state Treasurer Bill Lockyer warns, the K-12 school year could be slashed by six weeks.

Does the austerity budget proposed by Jerry Brown means the end of California Dreamin'? And Obama's Yes We Can shows up in signs in Tunisia.