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Gov. Brown: More Money for Poor Schools

The California governor unveiled his proposed 2013-14 fiscal year budget Thursday morning.

Government January 10, 2013 at 10:56 pm

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BHUSD Plans Future Amid State Budget Crisis

District officials are holding a conference Monday to get public input on a long-term strategy…

Schools March 31, 2011 at 11:34 am

Gov. Brown to Speak Wednesday at Temple Emanuel of Beverly…

Brown is expected to discuss issues facing California as part of a special Yom Kippur program.

Government September 26, 2012 at 03:57 am

Governor Signs Bill Banning Indoor Tanning for Teens

Senate Bill 746 bans anyone under the age of 18 from using ultraviolet tanning beds or booths.

Government October 11, 2011 at 02:17 pm

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California State Budget Cuts Could Affect BHUSD Programs

Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed budget revision could end up cutting billions in education…

Government May 16, 2012 at 04:33 am

Hopes of Placing Tax Extensions on Ballot Dim

The California governor halts budget talks, saying Republicans refuse to put the tax extension…

Government March 31, 2011 at 05:08 am

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'Pet Lover's License Plate' Gets 2nd Chance

Pet owners and supporters have been given another year to gather enough orders for the…

Government May 4, 2012 at 09:55 am

Gov. Brown Declares Wildfire Awareness Week

California homeowners are offered tips to prepare themselves for wildfires.

Government May 7, 2012 at 07:46 pm

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Dark Days for State’s Education Budget

Gov. Brown hopes to convince Californians to tax themselves to support schools.

Government January 11, 2012 at 03:44 am

Poll: Will You Support Extended Sales Tax Increase for…

If the extension of the half-cent sales tax gets on the November ballot, will you vote for it?

Government August 22, 2012 at 08:03 pm

Assembly Passes Bike Safety Bill

A bill calling for cars to give cyclists 3-feet of passing space moves to the state Senate.

Government August 28, 2012 at 04:07 pm

Week in Review: State Gives More Money to Public Schools,…

Also, the BHPD will participate in a Click It or Ticket campaign push from May 23 to June 5.

Top News May 22, 2011 at 06:47 pm

Week in Review: Tony Scott Suicide, Measure R Tax Extension…

Also, the BHPD has received multiple reports of items being stolen from unlocked vehicles and…

Top News August 26, 2012 at 06:01 pm

Judge: AZ Nonprofit Must Reveal Anti-Prop 30 Donation Source

The group made an $11 million donation towards the effort to defeat Proposition 30, an…

Schools October 30, 2012 at 09:41 pm

Gov. Jerry Brown Orders Switch to Winter Gas to Ease Price…

The gasoline market saw prices shoot up nearly 50 cents a gallon in six days in the Los…

Top News October 9, 2012 at 09:04 pm

3 Tax Measures Qualify for November Ballot

Three rival tax increase initiatives have qualified for the state ballot in November.

Government June 22, 2012 at 01:09 am

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Osborn Snags Another Dem Club Endorsement

Political veteran Torie Osborn got 77 percent of the Santa Monica Democratic Club's votes.

Government January 18, 2012 at 09:31 pm

BHUSD Will Not Pursue Teacher Furloughs This School Year

The district is taking a much smaller budget cut from the state than it had projected,…

Schools December 18, 2011 at 11:04 pm

County Supervisors Oppose Court Closings

Courtrooms are slated to go dark in Beverly Hills and throughout L.A. County.

Government February 6, 2013 at 10:18 pm

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Social Media Privacy, Gay Therapy Ban Top 2013 Laws

Gov. Jerry Brown signed nearly 1,000 bills into law in 2012. Here's an overview of what goes…

Government January 1, 2013 at 08:24 pm

Mike Feuer Introduces Legislation to Expedite L.A. Transit…

The assemblyman is seeking to extend the life of Measure R, the financial backing of a…

Government January 29, 2012 at 04:39 am

Assemblyman Mike Feuer Authors Laws for Same-Sex Rights,…

Feuer successfully pushed legislation on a range of issues through the California State…

Government December 30, 2011 at 11:09 pm

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Assembly Candidate Says State Education Is 'Out of Whack'

Betsy Butler speaks with Patch about her run for California's 50th Assembly District.

Government October 19, 2011 at 06:30 pm

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State Superintendent Calls for Standardized Testing Revamp

Tom Torlakson's plan would emphasize critical thinking skills. Some STAR testing may be…

Schools January 9, 2013 at 03:37 pm

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BHUSD Readies Budget Cuts Should Props 30, 38 Fail

The district will have to make up to $6 million in cuts if both propositions are voted down.

Schools November 6, 2012 at 12:42 pm

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50th Assembly District Candidates Face Off Tuesday

The top two vote-getters earn a spot on November’s general election ballot, regardless of…

Government June 5, 2012 at 05:58 am

Proposition 28 Passes, Proposition 29 Defeated

New term limits for California legislators gets approved, but voters turn down a $1 tax hike…

Government June 7, 2012 at 02:59 am

LA Mayor Wants Tax Hike Extension to Fast Track Subway

With a permanent Measure R half-cent sales tax increase, local transportation projects would…

Government April 21, 2012 at 12:40 am