Newsom says budget is balanced, will still tap $7 billion in reserves
In reality, the state’s financial future is murkier.
Newsom budget plan fully funds Pre-K, maintains money to clear homeless encampments
The budget plan maintains $100 million to clear homeless encampments and get people into shelter but includes no new funding ...
Newsom's 2025-2026 budget released, highlights disaster relief amid raging wildfires
Joe Stephenshaw, California’s Department of Finance director, highlighted wildfire relief efforts and CAL Fire staffing in Friday’s presentation of the governor’s 2025-2026 budget proposal. Gov. Gavin ...
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Newsom unveils California budget for upcoming fiscal year
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday delivered a preview of the budget, which was followed Friday by a more complete presentation.
California pledged to cut 10,000 vacant state jobs. Why were only two thirds eliminated?
California hopes to achieve billions in savings through reducing departments’ expenses and closing prison facilities.
After 2 years of shortfalls, California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit. It’s a welcome change after two years of ...
California officials: L.A. wildfires will likely extend tax deadlines, impacting state budget
The catastrophic wildfires devastating Los Angeles will likely delay tax deadlines for people in affected areas, which will ...
California Budget Plan Raises Film Tax Credits to $750 Million
California Gov. Gavin Newsom followed through on his plan to more than double the amount available every year in state film ...
LA County cut fire budget while spending heavily on DEI, woke items: 'Midnight Stroll Transgender Cafe'
A review of Los Angeles County's budget shows that thousands of dollars were allocated to diversity, equity and inclusion ...
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Los Angeles cut $17.5M from fire department budget months before deadly fires
Seven months before the uncontrolled Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, the city's fire department budget for this fiscal year was cut by more than $17.5 million, records show.