Proposed California budget plan includes $30 billion more in spending with $2.9 billion deficit

Gov. Gavin Newsom's finance director is set to present the governor's spending proposal for the state's 2026-2027 budget on ...

Newsom punches back at California's critics and Trump in his final State of the State speech

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state must stand up to Republican President Donald Trump ’s “assault on our values,” ...

Newsom’s final State of the State speech steeped in rosy view of California, his record as governor

The governor looked to define his legacy by touting California’s economic and policy achievements while casting the state as ...

Gavin Newsom will need California lawmakers’ help to achieve final year goals

The governor had four specific requests for the Legislature, including a major change to how the state’s education department ...
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$3B deficit, less money from federal govt: What we know about California's 2026 budget

California will face a lower budget shortfall than in previous year in 2026 as the state is set to cut back undocumented ...

What to expect from the California governor race in 2026

While the campaign certainly hasn’t lacked candidates, it has been missing star power. Could that change in the election year ...