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Possible solutions to Escondido’s budget deficit include sales tax increase
The Escondido City Council is considering putting a revenue measure or sales tax increase on the ballot this November....
Oceanside expects small budget surplus over next 5 years
OCEANSIDE – The city’s budget is expected to maintain a surplus balance over the next five years despite rising prices. According to the city’s annual...
North County legislators comment on governor’s proposed K-12 budget
REGION — North County legislators at least tacitly commended recovered levels of funding for public schools in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent state budget proposal but...
Solana Beach municipal finances looking good
SOLANA BEACH — The City of Solana Beach’s annual financial report and audit indicates an overall clean bill of health, including a relatively high level...
MiraCosta College poised to weather budget constraints
EDITOR’S NOTE: The article incorrectly stated there are 10,000 students enrolled at MiraCosta College. There are a total of 20,000 students enrolled at MiraCosta College...
Carlsbad approves $296.6M budget
City Council approved its operating and Capital Improvement budgets, along with two council policies regarding pension liabilities and reserve fund....
Breaking down Carlsbad pension obligations
Carlsbad's draft budget once again is in the black, even with a request for 39 new positions under a reformed pension schedule with long-term benefits....
Projecting surplus, council tackles $185M pension debt
A surplus in funds will increase the city’s reserve fund to about $97.8 million However, there is the pressing issue of the city’s unfunded debt...
Financial obligations weigh on Escondido
Addressing the city’s growing pension debt liability is, perhaps, the top priority for the City Council. On April 25, the council voted unanimously for a...
