Top of the morning’s news:
- The state Legislative Analyst’s Office says Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed tax hike would raise $2.1 billion less than he’s counting on to balance the budget. Capitol Alert
- Another big step expected today toward extending BART to San Jose. Mercury News
- The plan for the Golden Gate Bridge’s 75th anniversary calls for a two-day waterfront festival over the Memorial Day weekend. Chronicle
- Berkeley city clerk Deanna Despain was found dead in her home over the weekend, apparently after falling down a staircase. AP
- Workers Comp insurance firm State Compensation Insurance Fund plans to slash 484 Bay Area jobs by April. Contra Costa Times
- Tough scheduling: 17 of the Sharks’ next 23 games are on the road. Mercury News
- Lack of snow has left Yosemite’s 9,943-foot Tioga Pass open to cars—the latest in winter that’s happened since park officials began keeping records in 1933. Chronicle
- BART board member Bob Franklin says he’s stepping down to run for the Oakland city council seat being vacated by Jane Brunner at year’s end. Examiner
