California watchdog says Newsom budget plan sidesteps ‘alarming’ deficits ahead

A new state report warns that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to close a projected $2.9 billion budget shortfall fails to confront ...

LAO warns California budget faces risky assumptions, looming multiyear deficits

The governor’s budget assumes higher revenues because it doesn't factor in what the office views as a strong risk of a stock ...

In the new year, same budget headache for California

The California Legislature returns to work Monday for the 2026 session, and a major financial headache awaits. The ...
Jefferson Public Radio

California faces a gloomy budget year, but not as bleak as some expected

California faces a $2.9 billion budget deficit for the next fiscal year, one that’s drastically smaller than an $18 billion ...
NBC Los Angeles on MSN

$3B deficit, less money from federal govt: What we know about California's 2026 budget

California will face a lower budget shortfall than in previous year in 2026 as the state is set to cut back undocumented ...

Editorial: LAO report underscores California’s long-term budget mess

Hopefully state leaders pay attention to these warnings for a change and get ahead of the problems before it’s too late.