In other news, home sales are predicted to rise in Texas . . .

A new USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll found a strong majority supports Governor Jerry Brown's tax-hike proposal in order to address California's $9.2 billion budget deficit.


The survey published Sunday discovered that 64 percent of polled voters said they support the governor's measure to increase sales tax and raise levies on upper incomes to help fund schools and balance the state's budget.

I am sure the money will be spent wisely.