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Schwarzenegger Proposes Budget
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
at war with the California Legislature
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By JENNIFER STEINHAUER
Published: December 31, 2008
LOS ANGELES - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger at war with the California Legislature over how to close tens of billions of dollars in projected budget shortfalls, proposed a budget Wednesday that contains a hefty sales tax increase and would cut away at state services.
Mr. Schwarzenegger, a Republican who has repeatedly derided lawmakers - particularly those in his own party - for failing to come to an agreement over how to close the budget gap, released his latest plan through his staff while on a ski vacation in Utah.
The plan is unusual in that it covers 18 months instead of 12, the six remaining months of this fiscal year and the new fiscal year that begins on July 1.
It calls for increased taxes and fees amounting to roughly $9.3 billion, and spending cuts and other solutions - mainly accounting changes and hopeful projections about lottery and other revenues - of more than $18 billion. Fees for higher education would increase, but class offerings would be cut. Health care would be trimmed, and the state work force would be reduced through layoffs.
CLICK HERE for the complete New York Times story
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Details of latest Schwarzenegger budget plan ... San Jose Mercury News
California governor offers new budget fix plan ... Reuters
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Democrats say BUDGET deal is 'very close' -- California Politics
Schwarzenegger
Steinberg
Bass
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Democratic leaders emerged Friday from a nearly three-hour meeting with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger claiming they are "very close" to a deal they believe could resolve almost half of California's gaping budget deficit.
"The areas of negotiations have significantly narrowed, and on those issues we're very close," said Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento.
Steinberg and Assembly Speaker Karen Bass, D-Los Angeles, talked via videophone to Schwarzenegger, who is vacationing in Idaho. Talks will continue over the weekend, with leaders hoping lawmakers can be called back to Sacramento by the end of next week to approve a final deal.
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Schwarzenegger's Department of Finance has estimated the budget deficit between now and June 30, 2010, at about $40 billion. Even if the Republican governor and Democrats agree on an $18 billion midyear package of solutions that survives legal challenge, they will need to dig even deeper to make the books balance. The governor by Jan. 9 is expected to release his proposals to close the entire gap.
CLICK HERE to read more of this Sacramento Bee story
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Related Stories - Local;
CLICK HERE "State budget woes threaten local funds"
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Orange Cove - SANTA CLAUS - Needs YOUR Help
PLEASE
HELP !!
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The following message was distributed via the Orange Cove Area Chamber of Commerce eMail alert at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 22.
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Santa Claus is coming to town!
On Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Station, 550 Center Street.
He needs your help!
Please donate a new unwrapped toy for a needy child.
Donations of new unwrapped toys for children [ages 3 and up] may be dropped off at the following locations:
[] Orange Cove Fire Station, 550 Center Street
[] Orange Cove Area Chamber of Commerce, 550 Center Street
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Thank you for your generosity.
Please call 626-4208 or 626-7758 for more information or to arrange pick up of your donation.
Sponsored by the:
[] Orange Cove Lion's Club
[] Orange Cove Volunteer Fire Department
[] the United Way
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Fresno County Sheriff - On Wild Chase - Orange Cove
Three juveniles are behind bars
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... after leading Fresno County Sheriff's Deputies on a wild chase over the weekend.
Dec 15, 2008
According to Fresno County Sheriff, Margaret Mims, deputies patrolling the area of Anchor & J St. Saturday (Dec 13) night in Orange Cove noticed four juveniles driving a stolen white colored, older model Toyota.
Deputies attempted to pull the vehicle over, but the driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, the driver ran stop signs, and drove over the speed limit through residential neighborhoods. The driver then headed to more rural areas, driving along dirt roads and canal banks, hitting trees and at points in the chase becoming airborne.
Two of the suspects, who were passengers in the car, were transported to the County's Juvenile Justice Center where they were booked. The 17-year-old driver of the vehicle, was transported to Reedley Hospitals for injuries he sustained in the collision. He has since been booked into the Juvenile Justice Center.
CLICK HERE to read more on this CAR CHASE in Orange Cove
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McEwen includes LOPEZ in upcoming Roast of Autry
Victor Lopez,
Mayor Orange Cove
included
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Bill McEwen, columnist
They're roasting Alan Autry on an open fire this holiday season.
Fresno Rotary takes the first stab at the departing mayor on Monday at the Cornerstone Conference Center with a "demotion roast."
Then, on Thursday, the sharp knives come out at the new Exhibit Hall for a roast-and-recognition event organized by Georgeanne White, the mayor's chief of staff.
~~~~~ The LOPEZ Comment ~~~~~
Victor Lopez loves the mayor so much he's naming Orange Cove's next big public project after him. Don't know about you, but I can hardly wait to rev my motor at the Carlos Brown stoplight.
NOTE -- for those not familiar with the Alan "Bubba" Autry bio, he was born "Carlos Brown" and raised on the west side of Fresno County before football and acting.
CLICK HERE to read the McEwen Column in the Fresno Bee
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Ruiz named Chairman of the Board of CA Chamber of Commerce
FRED RUIZ, center
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Fred Ruiz of Ruiz Foods in Dinuba has been named 2009 chairman of the board of directors of the California Chamber of Commerce.
Ruiz, whose company employs 2,700 people in three manufacturing plants and two distribution centers, said he sees his chamber role as an opportunity to "pursue sound fiscal policy that encourage a swift and strong rebound from the current recession."
Ruiz's signature brand is El Monterey, the number one frozen Mexican food brand in the United States. The company has plants in Dinuba, Tulare and Denison, Texas.
CLICK HERE for the Visalia Times-Delta story
NOTE - family photo borrowed from Ruiz Foods web site
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CHECK OUT Ruiz Foods (El Monterey) here
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Freshmen help Strathmore clobber Farmersville
The Spartans' strong start continued Tuesday with a 7-2 smashing of Farmersville.
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Search for suspect in beating
Authorities are hoping you can help them find a man wanted for questioning in an assault case.
 The Fresno County Sheriff's Department is looking for 34-year-old Christopher Gomez.
 He's wanted in ...
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New Orange Cove Council Members - Swearing-In Ceremony
Gilbert Garcia
769 Votes
A Record for Orange Cove
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Orange Cove ... The newly elected Orange Cove City Council members, Gilbert Garcia and Esther Gonzalez will we sworn-in at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.
The vote certification by Victor Salazar, County Clerk/Registrar of Voters, provided the following final results;
Gilbert Garcia
Absentee Votes ... 371
In Person Votes ... 398
Total Votes ... 769
Esther Gonzalez
Absentee Votes ... 333
In Person Votes ... 368
Total Votes ... 701
Diana Silva Guerra
Absentee Votes ... 310
In Person Votes ... 197
Total Votes ... 507
Joel Lizaola
Absentee Votes ... 267
In Person Votes ... 153
Total Votes ... 420
The 2008 election produced the greatest number of registered voters in Orange cove history - 2,113. 1,300 voters participated in the election - that is a 61.5% turnout - which may also be an orange Cove record.
The City Council meeting has been moved to the Orange Cove Community Center, at 1705 Anchor Ave for this Council meeting, to accomodate the larger than normal audience for the swearing-in ceremony. June Bracamontes, City Clerk, will officiate at the swearing-in ceremony.
A copy of the City Council Agenda is available on the City web site -- http://www.CityOfOrangeCove.com.
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Dinuba teen killed in 3-car crash in Fresno area
A 17-year-old Dinuba boy was killed when a vehicle he was driving collided Saturday with another vehicle and a power pole in Fresno, California Highway Patrol officers reported.
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Reedley College to share $3 million grant
To Support
Math,
Science,
and Engineering
Students toward 4-year degrees
Fresno City College and Reedley College are getting more than $3 million from the federal government to help Hispanics and other students complete four-year degrees in math, science and engineering -- disciplines deemed critical to making the nation's economy competitive, officials said.
Both colleges plan to buy new lab equipment so university-bound students get experience with microscopes, software and other technology commonly found at California State University, Fresno, and the University of California at Merced. The goal is to improve students' academic capability before they transfer from the community colleges, officials said.
The colleges plan to hire counselors to help students complete requirements for transferring. City College will train and pay science, engineering and math instructors to mentor students.
The federal government gave the money to colleges with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment. The government wants more students of color to enter math- and science-related jobs because their numbers are low in those fields, said Shelly Conner, director of grants at State Center Community College District, which runs both colleges.
City College will get $1.43 million and Reedley College will get $1.7 million through 2010. The schools got word about the grant awards two months ago.
Reedley College will use some of its money to turn an existing large classroom into a math study center with offices for math instructors and study tables, wireless connections and white boards for students. The instructors will provide extra teaching to students, said Jan Dekker, dean of instruction for math, science and engineering at Reedley.
CLICK HERE for the complete story in The Fresno Bee
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Orosi Burglary ... Orange Cove Suspects Arrested
Jose Rangel, 20
Antonia Cardenas, 21,
of Orange Cove Arrested
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Tulare County Sheriff's deputies arrested two people suspected of breaking into a house in Orosi Tuesday.
Deputies found Jose Rangel, 20, and Antonia Cardenas, 21, both of Orange Cove, in the house in the 125600 block of Aceves Avenue around 2 p.m., according to a sheriff's report.
One of the suspects was in possession of a small pry bar, deputies reported, and damages to the house were estimated at $500.
Rangel and Cardenas were arrested and booked on suspicion of vandalism, trespassing, and burglary, the report stated.
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CLICK HERE for the Visalia Times Delta story ...
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Fresno Sheriff's Department To Hold Food and Blood Drive
With many families suffering from tough times this holiday season, the Fresno County Sheriff's Department is doing it's part to help.
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Lopez - "mild megalomania" ... CSU Psychologist
Orange Cove mayor stars in the name game
It can seem like everything in town bears its longtime mayor's family name. A proposal to add a future high school football stadium to the list is stirring up controversy.
By Chris Collins / The Fresno Bee / 11/23/08
ORANGE COVE -- A community center. A street. A day-care center. A park bandstand. And now a football stadium?
It seems that at almost every corner in this small farming town on the eastern outskirts of Fresno County there is something named after its longtime mayor, Victor Lopez, or a relative.
"His name is on too many things in Orange Cove already," said Manuel Ferreira, a school board member who says he has heard from dozens of residents who feel the same. "So why name the stadium after him?"
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Lopez said he never asked to have the stadium named for him but is willing to accept the honor.
Superintendent Juan Garza, a former Orange Cove resident whom Lopez described as a longtime friend, said he made the recommendation because he wanted to "acknowledge [Lopez's] contributions" to the school district.
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Junior Alvarez, a senior who is the team's quarterback, said some students even started a petition to oppose naming the stadium for Lopez.
"I know the mayor wants it to be named after him, but it's the high school's stadium, the town's stadium -- not the mayor's stadium," said Junior, 17.
City Council Member Glenda Hill said students have told her the stadium should be called Titan Field...
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"Having your name on prominent public buildings or places is a form of political advertisement," said Shawn Rosenberg, a psychologist who is the director of the political psychology graduate program at the University of California at Irvine. "You become part of the political landscape, as immovable as the building named after you."
As for why Lopez may want another structure to bear his family name, Rosenberg suggested that it may be some form of "mild megalomania."
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CLICK HERE for the complete The Fresno Bee story and more Pictures ...
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Gunshots lead to arrest
Tulare County Sheriff's Department deputies, responding to a report of gunfire Saturday night near Orange Cove, instead stopped an Orange Cove resident and arrested him on two active Fresno County warrants.
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Orange Cove inn sign vandalized
Tulare County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the reported vandalism of a business sign at an Orange Cove bed and breakfast.
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Prop. 8 opponents told to leave area near polling place
The deputy was called to calm the situation, Salazar said. "We were advised there was a problem out there.
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Orange Cove Mayor Under State Investigation
Possible
Voter
Fraud
By Itica Milanes
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 07:55 p.m.
Orange Cove, CA (KFSN) --
Volunteer poll watcher Charlie Waters says he got called to the Orange Cove poll location Tuesday because other poll watchers and voters were being intimidated. Waters told Action News, "Going into the poll and either voting for them or telling them what to do."
Waters went on to say two of the men involved were the sons of Orange Cove Mayor Victor Lopez. Other poll watchers told Waters that Mayor Lopez had also been guiding voters, so Waters confronted the men. He said, "A fellow comes up on my right and says, 'Do you know who I am?' I said I don't give a rat's blank who you are. He said, 'I'm the mayor.' I said so, these people are interfering with this election."
Mayor Lopez denied doing anything inappropriate. "You couldn't tell the voter vote this way. Absolutely not." The confrontation in the polls got so heated that Fresno County Sheriff Deputies were called. Waters said, "When the sheriff came in they challenged him. Why are you here? You're intimidating my people."
Everyone was told to leave and a fraud investigator with the Secretary of State's office came in. But Mayor Lopez denied he and his sons are under state investigation. "I am not aware of any investigation. I am not concerned about any investigation, ok? Period. Underline that. Take that to the bank."
CLICK HERE for ABC-30 TEXT and VIDEO of this story ...
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More from NBC-KSEE-24 ... Fresno
The Secretary of State's office is investigating allegations that Orange Cove Mayor Victor Lopez and some associates entered voting booths and instructed people how to vote. Poll observers lodged complaints, and sheriff's deputies were eventually called to have the mayor leave the polling place. The mayor, on Wednesday, told KSEE 24 he did nothing wrong, and was merely helping people who requested aid in voting.
CLICK HERE for NBC-24 TEXT and VIDEO of this story ...
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ORANGE COVE City Council Election Results
Challengers W-I-N by a
LANDSIDE !!!!
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November 5, 2008 @ 09:00 a.m.
Orange Cove CA
By Eldon Thompson, Editor
Data from the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters web site.
Two precincts reporting - 100% of votes counted.
2,113 Registered Voters. 730 voted (34.5%)
RESULTS;
GILBERT GARCIA ... 429 votes (32%)
ESTHER GONZALEZ ... 407 votes (30%)
Diana Silva Guerra ... 271 votes (20%)
Joel Lizaola ... 235 votes (18%)
Editors Note ... margins similar to the above are normally referred to as a "landside". The Orange Cove community has spoken -- it is time for C-H-A-N-G-E !!!
CLICK HERE to visit the Election Results page of County web site ...
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21 More Arrests in Cutler - Dinuba - Orosi .. Tulare County Sheriff
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21 arrested in gang sweep
The second gang sweep in Cutler, Dinuba and Orosi within a week resulted in 21 arrests, the Tulare County Sheriff's Department reported.
Various law enforcement agencies made the arrests to attempt to stem gang activity in the area, officials said. The three-day sweep from Friday through Sunday resulted in arrests on charges that included possession of illegal firearms, probation violations, drug-related offenses and possession of stolen property.
Those arrested ranged in age from 15 to 38. They were being held at Tulare County Jail and the Juvenile Detention Facility.
A similar sweep last week resulted in 23 arrests.
CLICK HERE for The Fresno Bee story and Tulare County Sheriff's Contact Info
THIS STORY in the Visalia Times-Delta
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