Arts organizations in La Jolla and Pacific Beach are concerned about the negative community impacts of proposed arts budget cuts.

Coastal arts organizations fear sting of proposed budget cuts to the arts

Associated Press News: San Diego guts arts funding to balance budget as California cities make deep spending cuts

San Diego is slashing funding for arts, libraries and recreation centers, as it stares down a $146 million budget deficit that’s forcing unpopular spending cuts.

San Diego guts arts funding to balance budget as California cities make deep spending cuts

City leaders need to make tough budget decisions but they should be in balance and proportion among city departments.

Times of San Diego on MSN: Mayor’s budget proposal protects police, fire spending, but cuts arts, parks, libraries to plug $118 million gap

Mayor’s budget proposal protects police, fire spending, but cuts arts, parks, libraries to plug $118 million gap

KPBS: San Diego guts arts funding to balance budget as California cities make deep spending cuts

San Diego is slashing funding for arts, libraries and recreation centers, as it stares down a $146 million budget deficit that’s forcing unpopular spending cuts. It’s not alone. Other California ...

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