Boston GlobeCalifornia to begin layoffs today in budget crunchThe Associated Press - 33 minutes agoSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - After a frustrating holiday weekend that failed to yield the one vote needed to end California's budget stalemate, the state is poised to begin layoff proceedings Tuesday for 20000 government workers.California budget crisis jeopardizes 20000 jobs CNNKey votes for Calif.