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
On Friday, state finance officials unveiled the governor’s full $322 billion budget proposal which funds Newsom’s signature ...
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 ...
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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.
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 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.
California officials: L.A. wildfires will probably extend tax deadlines, impacting state budget
The catastrophic wildfires devastating Los Angeles will probably 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 ...
LAFD chief slams city leadership for mishandling fire budget amid deadly wildfires: ‘Screaming to be properly funded’
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kirstin Crowley slammed the city’s leadership over its handling of the fire department’s budget as ...
Fact-checking criticism of California Democrats over fires
The US president has sought to blame top California Democrats for challenges fighting the blazes in Los Angeles.