Tentative Pension Deal; Behind-The-Scenes Budget
It looks like Governor Schwarzenegger is getting his wish to reform the state's pension system for public employees. Just before midnight last night, the governor and the largest union in state government announced a deal to start rolling back pensions for new employees.
Cruise Ships Plugging In At Port of San Francisco
A new dockside power system lets cruise ships turn off their giant pollution-spewing diesel engines and draw from San Francisco's cleaner electric grid. Southern California ports are following suit.