Governor's $9.3 billion bond to expand, protect state's water system -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today unveiled a sweeping, $9.3 billion water bond proposal that would expand the state's water storage capacity, help sustain the fragile Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and promote conservation projects across the state. The governor's plan, aimed for the November ballot, comes after Democrats in the state Legislature balked last year at the governor's proposal for a $9 billion overhaul of the state water system that focused primarily on building three dams. But the governor has a huge political ally this time in Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who came to Sacramento in February to urge lawmakers to negotiate a water bond deal. Feinstein co-sponsored the new proposal with Schwarzenegger. SF Chronicle 7/10/08
Golden Gate Bridge toll likely to rise $1 -- A $1 toll increase on the Golden Gate Bridge starting in September appears likely after a bridge district committee approved the hike for $5 for those paying with FasTrak and $6 for those handing over cash. The increase is expected to help erase a $90 million budget deficit forecast for the coming five years. SF Chronicle 7/10/08
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