Budget Cuts May Take the Wheels Off the Bus
The iconic yellow school bus is taking center stage in the debate over the state budget. Governor Brown says he'll slash close to $250 million in school transportation funding to help close the latest gap in the state's finances. It sets the stage for a legal battle between the Governor and local school districts.
Citizens Mistakenly Detained Under Federal Program
Civil rights groups are calling on Los Angeles officials to limit their participation in the "Secure Communities" program, a federal program meant to detect and deport illegal immigrants who've been arrested by local law enforcement. A recent study indicates thousands of American citizens have been improperly detained under the program.