State Featured Budget deficit will test state’s resolve By Alejandro Lazo and Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Dec 23, 2022 California faces a projected deficit next year even if the U.S. avoids a recession. Despite the expected shortfall, policymakers say they’ll m…
Local News Featured State education funding expected to decline By John Fensterwald EdSource Nov 21, 2022 After years of record-high education funding, California is now projecting a $2.6 billion deficit for schools and community colleges starting …
Local News Redwood City budget is strong for now Sierra Lopez Daily Journal staff Mar 2, 2022 After two years of grappling with a financial crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Redwood City has managed to keep its budgets in the blac…
Local News Featured Millbrae approves budget bruised by pandemic By Austin Walsh Daily Journal staff Jun 15, 2021 Because Millbrae’s finances were battered but not broken by the pandemic, city officials were able to approve a budget for the upcoming fiscal…
Local News Budget for South City looks solid By Austin Walsh Daily Journal Staff Feb 16, 2021 Despite the pandemic bruising the local economy, South San Francisco’s budget is bolstered by a reserve fund large enough that city officials …
Local News Featured South City tracks civic center progress By Austin Walsh Daily Journal staff Aug 20, 2020 South San Francisco officials admired designs of a new civic center campus, while examining financing strategies to afford the facility they h…
Editorials Editorial: Yes on Measure G Updated Apr 13, 2025 With pension costs rising and infrastructure needs growing as the city ages, San Bruno is in the same situation as many other municipalities a…
Local News Burlingame has healthy budget By Austin Walsh Daily Journal staff Jun 21, 2019 Capitalizing on the local economy’s sustained growth, Burlingame officials approved a budget anticipating income to again outpace spending ove…
Local News South City budget growing, healthy By Austin Walsh Daily Journal staff Jun 3, 2019 South San Francisco’s financial footing remains solid, according to a proposed budget for the upcoming years which showed income outpacing spe…
Local News High school district budget shows deficit By Austin Walsh Daily Journal staff May 28, 2019 Though the San Mateo Union High School District’s fiscal outlook is relatively healthy over the immediate term, the projected threat of a econ…