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Newsom’s final year in office begins with an $18 billion deficit. How will he address it?

by Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to release his spending plan this Friday, a projected $18 billion deficit awaits. Will he raise taxes or cut spending? Either could spell trouble for Newsom’s legacy.

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California is still in the red with another big budget deficit projected for next year

by Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters November 19, 2025November 19, 2025
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Who says it’s last call? Two lawmakers push drinking until 4 a.m. at California bars

by Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters April 8, 2025April 8, 2025
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Republicans target Kamala Harris’ ‘California-ness.’ Do swing-state voters care?

by Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters August 9, 2024August 9, 2024
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Potential tough-on-crime ballot measure promises less homelessness. Experts aren’t convinced

by Marisa Kendall, CalMatters and Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters May 20, 2024May 20, 2024
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California passed a law to stop ‘pay to play’ in local politics. After two years, legislators want to gut it

by Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters May 1, 2024May 1, 2024
A Long Beach police officer stands on the sidewalk behind crime scene tape.
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Progressive Democrats say services, not penalties, will cut crime

by Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters April 3, 2024April 4, 2024

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