Shift in English, Math Standard: The state Board of Education is set to consider a set of national Common Core Standards. [Mercury News]
High Costs of High Times: With their fans, air filters and high-intensity lights, indoor marijuana grow farms can be an expensive business. [Press Democrat]
The AB32 Climate Law and Jobs: There has been an increase in the number of jobs, but not necessarily the green jobs it promised. [Sacramento Bee]
Ohio's Interest in California's Election: California Watch reports that Carly Fiorina's Senate campaign has received money from an outspoken Ohio coal mine owner. [California Watch]
LA Times on Prop 25: Columnist George Skelton writes, a "tart tactic is in play by business interests and conservative ideologues against Proposition 25 on the November ballot." [LA Times]
Familiar Fight: Sac Bee columnist Dan Walters says history is repeating itself when it comes to taxes. [Sacramento Bee]
