Court ruled Sonoma State can axe athletics program

Court gives Sonoma State University go-ahead to cut sports, staff

It’s a legal blow against student athletes and embattled staff at Sonoma State University. A court ruled Sonoma State University can move forward with its plan to eliminate all sports programs, as well as six academic departments. The university is facing a $24 million budget shortfall and proposed the cuts to help make ends meet. Many students, coaches and educators were very upset, and sought a temporary restraining order, which blocked admini…

Court allows Sonoma State to cut majors, eliminate sports

Sonoma State University will be allowed to cut all its athletic programs to try to reduce a nearly $24 million budget deficit, a Sonoma County Superior Court judge ruled Friday.

Court ruled Sonoma State can axe athletics program

(KRON) – A Sonoma County Superior Court ruled that Sonoma State University (SSU) can proceed with its budget-reduction plan despite some students' wishes, according to the university.  SSU’s budget is designed to address a projected $23.9-million deficit in this school year by discontinuing several academic programs and ending its NCAA Division II athletics program. A motion for a preliminary injunction and two writs of mandate were filed on beh…

Sonoma State Can Move Forward With Cuts for Now, Judge Rules

A Sonoma County Superior Court judge on Friday denied a request from a group of students suing the school to temporarily pause the sweeping academic and athletic cuts.