Monday, November 24, 2008

Morning News Round-Up -– 11.24.08

Yikes, a $2,000 tuition hike at Cal? If Chancellor Robert Birgeneau has his way, each UC campus would decide their own tuitions. Cal would like to increase their tuition by $2K.

If that wasn't enough, international students are feeling the financial crisis. Falling currencies world-wide are hurting students’ ability to pay for school. A lot of international students panicking

Some good news: stimulus the Bay Area can believe in. Money for roads and other infrastructure could be on its way from Washington, including Highway 101 in South San Jose, Interstate 580 here, and Doyle Drive in San Francisco.

Should you be able to renew your license if you use medical marijuana? That’s what a new lawsuit will likely decide as pot advocates sue the DMV. It may not be the same thing, but getting stoned before going to the DMV may help you alleviate that painful experience…

The Tribune follows some local roots of the Obama victory to the Center for American Progress, bankrolled by Herb and Marion Sandler, the founders (and eventual sellers) of Golden West Financial Corp.

The Sacramento River Delta is in for some long-term changes. A panel appointed by the Governor issued the “Delta Vision Strategic Plan” to address water delivery issues, the environment, the local economy, and other management issues. Perhaps they could also quiet noisy watercraft while they are at it…

If you opposed Prop. 8, perhaps you should move your stuff from A-1 Self Storage in Oakland, Concord, Belmont, and San Jose. A-1 supported Prop. 8 and some are calling for a boycott

If you live in Union City, your local government owes you money – up to $34 per phone line. But you only have 12 months to get your checks…

Joining the chorus, Alameda County agreed to join the fight against Prop. 8 going into affect. Watch Dogs around the Bay have been following this…Watch Dog Silicon Valley/Watch Dog San Mateo

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