January 29, 2009 11:02 am Budget Impasse Holds Up State Tax Refunds Even if you file your tax returns early, you still won’t be seeing your California refund check any time soon. Checks are officially on hold. US & World Videos 2:39 Two men start dumpster fire outside Casa Vega restaurant in Sherman Oaks 1:27 LA chef creates reimagined soul food 2:45 Workers fight to keep beloved Long Beach diner open 2:57 Tesla's diner and drive-in theater under construction in Hollywood 2:36 The Village at Orange Mall to close at the end of January