State GovernmentCalifornia budget rollercoaster: Analyst predicts $68 billion deficitDecember 7, 2023California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office projects a 2024-25 budget deficit twice as large as 2023-24. It says the state could dip into reserves and cut some one-time spending.
State GovernmentGaza cease-fire protests prompt Newsom to hold virtual Capitol Christmas tree-lighting ceremonyDecember 6, 2023California Governor Gavin Newsom won't host an in-person Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the state Capitol this year because of concerns that protesters calling for a cease-fire in Gaza would disrupt the annual event.
State GovernmentFormer Speaker Kevin McCarthy to retire at the end of the monthDecember 6, 2023Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., will retire at the end of this year, leaving just weeks left in his time in office.
Health CareSome children on Medi-Cal have to wait weeks, months for mental health care, state audit showsDecember 4, 2023 | Kate WolffeThe audit surveyed hundreds of providers and found many were unable to offer a therapy or psychiatry appointment within state standards, sometimes egregiously so. Auditors say the state could be doing more to enforce wait time guidelines.
State GovernmentFive key moments from the Newsom-DeSantis debateDecember 1, 2023The high-stakes Newsom-DeSantis debate devolved into name-calling and arguing over facts — with the backdrop of the presidential campaign.
State GovernmentDebating Ron DeSantis could benefit Gavin Newsom's political ambitionsNovember 30, 2023Two of the nation's most high profile governors will debate Thursday night in Georgia, even though only one of them is actually running for president in 2024.
State GovernmentSacramento region eyes new round of homeless encampment fundsNovember 29, 2023 | Chris NicholsThe state’s Encampment Resolution Funding program requires cities and counties to come up with plans for how to shelter or house people living in the camps.
State GovernmentSacramento’s Kevin McCarty hoping to strike ‘balance’ as chair of Assembly public safety committeeNovember 29, 2023 | Nicole NixonThe Democrat was appointed last week to head the committee, which was criticized by parents for not doing more to penalize fentanyl dealers. He spoke with CapRadio’s Nicole Nixon about his approach to the new role and his bid for mayor of Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia vs. Florida: What you need to know before the Newsom-DeSantis debateNovember 29, 2023What to know about COVID, homelessness and more before watching Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis debate on Fox.
State GovernmentMany rural California communities are desperate for school construction money. Will a new bond measure offer enough help?November 29, 2023Small, rural districts often struggle to pass local bond measures to pay for school construction and repairs. In some cases, leaking roofs, dry rot and broken air conditioners haven’t been fixed in years.
