A new poll by the Public Policy Institute of California shows Schwarzenegger's proposed draconian cuts to state services and education, lowered his approval rating to below 50 percent. The Legislature is even more unpopular. That sentiment is shared widely among Californians, who overwhelmingly think the economy has entered a recession (72 percent) and expect bad economic times in the year ahead (76 percent). According to the poll, residents are more pessimistic about the economy than they have been in at least a decade. CC Times 3/27/08
BART proposes to get back on the track toward cleanliness by spending more to replace train car seat covers and cushions. The rapid transit system board today will consider awarding a $2.7 million contract to replace wool seat covers and foam seat cushions on 200 of the 669 train cars. CC Times 3/27/08
Vehicles that run on batteries or hydrogen could take even longer to show up in America's showrooms under changes being considered by the state Air Resources Board. California air regulators are scheduled to vote today on a proposal that would reduce the number of zero-emission vehicles automakers must produce in California and 10 other states by 2014. CC Times 3/27/08
The nation's aging airline fleets, already struggling with high fuel costs and growing passenger demand, delivered another blow to travelers Wednesday as American Airlines and Delta Air Lines canceled hundreds of flights while planes were reinspected for compliance with federal maintenance rules. LA Times 3/27/08
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