Drop in Cigarette Sales: That also means a drop in California tax revenues. [Sacramento Bee]
SF Tax Measures Pit Labor Against Business: The measures include three tax increases and a vehicle registration fee hike. [SF Gate]
Financial Aid Red Tape: Just getting through the verification process is a test for many students. [California Watch]
Debating About Debates: Jerry Brown Wants 10, Meg Whitman Wants 3. She says she'll attend debates at UC Davis, Cal State Fresno and Dominican University. [SF Gate]
Taxpayers Assoc. Files Lawsuit Over Green Measure: The lawsuit seeks to re-write the measure's ballot description. [Mercury News]
In Case You Were Wondering: The budget stalemate continues in Sacramento. [LA Times]