February 21, 2024

Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget would cut at least $25.5 million of rental support for young people who have been in foster care. Approving the cut could put their housing security at risk.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Proposition 1 is the latest milestone in California’s long struggle to address mental illness. It would allocate new funding for housing and treatment facilities, aiming to address a crisis that plays out on city streets.

Six weeks ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a budget that would close a $38 billion deficit, but his elaborate financial maneuvers might not be enough.