The budget plan released by California Republicans is short-sighted and unrealistic. Rather than scrambling to control the state’s deficit without tax extensions, Republicans should allow voters to weigh in on the budget.

Consistent with earlier ideology, Gov. Brown unveiled his latest budget proposal Monday morning. A mix of cuts and tax extensions comprise its essence, and more draconian measures (an all-cuts budget) have thus far not made themselves known in Brown’s proposal.

With a proposed cut of $22 million in two years, the California state park system is looking for ways to cut back, including possibly shutting down some state parks in California temporarily. With closures, the threat of development is imminent, and has led to the drafting of SB580 — a bill currently making its way through the Senate to curb unwanted development.

The latest statement made by Gov. Jerry Brown that the UC system could see campus closures and double tuition in the near future reflects just how ill the system is. If the UC is to be saved from certain death, Californians must band together to revive it.

Assembly member Bill Monning spoke to students, faculty and community members about strategies to balance California’s budget in a Q&A and open discussion at UC Santa Cruz’s Namaste Lounge last Thursday. The audience raised questions about the possibility of California Democrats voting for an all-cuts budget and other finance-related topics.

UCSC Faces $31 Million Cut The university will need to cut $19 million from the current 2011–2012 budget, executive vice chancellor Alison Galloway announced in an e-mail to the campus community on Feb. 7. The University of California will face a $500 million budget cut under Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed budget. Galloway estimates UC Santa [...]

Last Monday newly-elected Gov. Jerry Brown laid out his budget proposal, which calls for drastic cutbacks of $12.5 billion in state spending, including a $500 million axe to funds for the UC system. With this we ask the question: Does our public education system need to be beaten black and blue again in order for California to be back in the black?

Gov. Jerry Brown recently proposed $12.5 billion in budget cuts, which includes $500 million to the University of California education system.

Jerry Brown took his inauguration oath on Monday to take on the task of running the state of California after a 28-year layoff from the position. But despite previous campaign optimism that public higher education could be returned to its former glory, Brown’s speech reflected dwindling aspirations of living up to his promises.

Even with the current budget crisis, the state’s inability to decide what to cut and how much to take is unforgivable. Now by cutting childcare, not only is the state hurting families in need, it is taking away jobs from those in the industry.