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California’s battle against homelessness needs a ‘combined arms’ approach

California is losing its war on homelessness because state and local governments are operating in political silos rather than combining their resources effectively. Read more

Newsom wanted to fast-track the Delta tunnel project. The Legislature slowed the flow

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s fellow Democrats in the Legislature usually let him use the budget process to push his priority bills and minimize debate. Not this time. Read more



Why the legislature’s budget proposal would put California in an even deeper hole

The budget proposal that legislative leaders countered with this week would increase spending even more than the governor’s revised plan, which was unveiled last month. Read more

Trump, Newsom clash over LA protests and federal funding feeds their political interests

As President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom exchange unpleasantries over immigration and funding, they give each other opportunities to make overtures to their political bases. Read more

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