San Jose Mayor Blasts New Deal with City Workers
“Our council did not do its job,” Mayor Mahan said.
Newsom’s May Budget Revise: What it Means for Cities and Counties
California is facing a $31.5 billion shortfall.
Newsom’s Budget Upholds Promises to Local Governments
Despite a projected $22.5 billion budget deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will ‘keep its promises’ as it heads into the next fiscal year.
Newsom Proposes Grants for Law Enforcement to Fight Retail Crime
Newsom wants to give $285 million in grant money to law enforcement and district attorneys over the next three years, plus $25 million to small businesses victimized by theft. The money will be part of the proposed budget in January. The governor’s plan would also create a permanent Smash and Grab Enforcement Unit.
Want better policing at protests? The LAPD says it needs $67 million.
The Defund Police movement says it's an excuse for more money.
Garcetti Proposes UBI, Record Spending on Homelessness as Part of “Equity and Justice Budget”
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti proposed the largest basic income pilot program in the nation this week as part of his $11.2 billion budget proposal.
Despite Progress and Optimism, Economic Hardship Abounds in the Golden State
We'll get there. But we aren't there yet.
After Lowering Its Cannabis Taxes, Long Beach Saw a Windfall
Long Beach lowered its marijuana tax rate in 2019. It paid off.