June 29, 2021

Lawmakers say their budget deal with Gov. Gavin Newson will expand enrollment at public universities and create a debt-free grant. But those items aren’t getting a dollar this coming year. Instead, bill language says the money will come next year. Other major investments are in this year’s budget, though.

The governor sues Secretary of State Shirley Weber — whom he appointed to the position just months ago — for refusing to correct his lawyers' filing mistake that could result in Newsom appearing on the recall ballot without "Democratic Party" listed next to his name.

California must commit to providing stable solutions that address the needs of vulnerable families and underpaid providers.

A medida que se agotaba el trabajo para las bandas de mariachis, muchos músicos se arriesgaban a transmitir el coronavirus. Incluso cuando la demanda aumentó el otoño pasado, se pidió a muchos mariachis que tocaran en los funerales para ayudar a las familias a llorar a sus seres queridos.

As work dried up for mariachi bands, many musicians put themselves at risk for coronavirus transmission. Even when demand picked up last fall, many mariachis were asked to perform at funerals to help families mourn lost loved ones.

The current agreement provides $258 million for wildfire prevention and response and $3 billion for drought, but lacks any water storage commitment.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims that California's economy is "roaring back" as the COVID-19 pandemic fades, but the data indicate a much-slower recovery.