The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office projects a $2 billion shortfall for 2025-26, but says the state can’t afford big new programs. Gov. Gavin Newsom has complained about attention on the office’s deficit estimates.
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California’s slow vote count sows doubt. Here’s how one group is trying to fix that
The California Voter Foundation launched a tool tracking daily vote counts in 18 close contests for Congress and the state Legislature. The tracker aims to show how counts change over time and dispel misinformation about election fraud, the group says.
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Fewer kids are going to California public schools. Is there a right way to close campuses?
Declining enrollment, the end of pandemic relief funding and uncertain state funding are forcing California school districts to make some difficult decisions.
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UC faces half-billion-dollar budget shortfall and eyes tuition increase for new nonresident students
The University of California anticipates more than a $500 million budget gap next summer, so It’s considering a $3,402 jump in tuition for new nonresident students next fall. Meanwhile, the system is planning billions in construction projects.
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How a Trump administration could affect California’s housing crisis
President-elect Donald Trump’s housing policy for his second term is vague at best. But based on available information, many California housing experts are not optimistic about what it could mean for the state’s crisis.
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One issue Trump and Newsom agree on? California homelessness
Experts predict funding cuts and policy changes in Donald Trump’s second administration. But Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom appear to agree on encampment sweeps.
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The California Legislature set a record for women in office and could see historic gender parity
California’s Senate will reach gender parity, but depending on the outcome of some close contests, that could extend to the whole Legislature.
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Newsom calls special session to ‘Trump-proof’ California
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants the new Legislature to “protect” California from Donald Trump on civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and immigrant families. The session will start Dec. 2.
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California beat Trump in court his first term. It’s preparing new cases for his second
California sued the Trump administration more than 100 times in his first term and secured some major victories on the environment, immigration and health care.
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Don’t expect Kamala Harris’ loss to boost Gavin Newsom’s presidential prospects
California’s governor faces a lot of obstacles to a plausible run for president in 2028, even if he does help lead the resistance to Donald Trump.