University of California leaders on Thursday made their strongest statement yet in response to the revelation last week that 36 highly paid executives threatened to sue UC unless their pensions are increased.
School districts, already struggling after years of state budget cuts, also face declining enrollment brought on by a stagnant economy and the increased movement of students to charter schools.
Gov. Jerry Brown will spare K-12 schools from further drastic cuts in his budget – so long as voters extend higher income taxes in a special election, according to sources familiar with his proposal.
