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Homelessness, housing money a sticking point in early CA budget talks

California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom continue negotiations on how to handle the state's significant budget shortfall. ....

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California fast-food franchisees politically activate under new law

Some owners of fast-food chains across California are investing in new, political resources following the passage of the state's fast-food labor law. ....

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Newsom administration yet to send funds promised for places of worship

Five months after promising to immediately send money to help synagogues and mosques bolster security in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration has yet to release a penny. ....

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California bullet train project needs another $100 billion

A timeline on the project's completion has not been set ....

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New committee drills down on Newsom's housing spending

The issue faces even greater challenges as California faces a significant budget shortfall ....

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