SACRAMENTO , The state’s legislative leaders on Sunday announced a breakthrough in California’s record budget impasse, potentially ending a stalemate that set a new standard for dysfunction in a Capitol with a long history of blown budget deadlines. It was not immediately clear whether the tentative deal would be accepted by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has said he would not sign a budget that failed to include long-term reform. For the full story visit www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/15/states-top-lawmakers-say-they-have-a-budget-deal/
