Gov. Brown Calls for Special Session on New Rainy-Day Fund Amendment
Governor Jerry Brown is calling a special legislative session next week to focus on one of his top budget priorities. Brown wants to force the state to save extra money in flush times. His proposed constitutional amendment would replace another plan currently on the November ballot.
L.A. Dumps Many Small-Time Haulers Under New Trash Plan
Under a state law designed to reduce waste, California cities and counties are required to cut the amount of trash sent to landfills each year. Los Angeles is already ahead of the curve, and has plans to eliminate even more trash. Under a new law signed this week, the city will be divided into trash collection zones with one hauler in charge of each. That means business could dry up for scores of other garbage collectors now operating in the city.