Blue Angels Grounded Means Cuts For Fleet Week
The latest example of the damaging federal cuts from sequestration came out this week with the cancellation of 2013 flying shows by the Blue Angels, including at this year’s Fleet Week in San Francisco.
Will Fleet Week, Blue Angels Be Axed In San Francisco?
Military budget cuts could put a severe damper on one of the most popular events of the year in San Francisco, Fleet Week.
70 California State Parks to Close
California State Parks has announced that they will be closing about a quarter of state parks due to budget cuts. Service reductions are scheduled to begin in September with full closures coming next July.
Rally for Public Schools
There will be a rally this afternoon against the annual recent budget cuts targeting public schools. Taking place in the Excelsior District, there will be a march starting at the SF Community School at 2pm followed by a rally from 3:30 – 4pm at 163 London Street.
Cal Cutting Sports
With massive budget cuts across the board, UC Berkeley plans on cutting two major sports from the university’s athletic roster: baseball and men’s gymnastics. Three other sports which were also on the chopping block – men’s rugby, women’s lacrosse and women’s gymnastics – have been spared. Really? Women’s lacrosse over baseball? Hm.
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