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May Revised 2025-2026 Budget Grows to $322 Billion, With a $12 Billion Deficit

12 hours ago | californiaglobe.com | Evan V. Symon

Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his revised 2025-2026 budget on Wednesday, proposing a $12 billion deficit in California alongside his $321.9 billion budget. In his speech, and later in a statement, Newsom primarily blamed President Donald Trump for the $12 billion shortfall, calling it the “Trump slump.” Newsom said that tariffs disruption, market volatility, and a decline in international tourism that have directly resulted in a staggering $16 billion estimated hit to the state’s revenues.
Gov. Newsom Announces Halt on Expansion of Illegal Immigrants in Medi-Cal

16 hours ago | californiaglobe.com | Evan V. Symon

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday before his revised budget presentation that, because of soaring costs, he wants to halt the expansion of all illegal immigrants into Medi-Cal, California’s Medicare program, reversing a long-held position of his that he would never stop illegal immigrants from enrolling and receiving free universal health care.
Insurance Commissioner Lara Approves 17% State Farm Rate Hike

1 day ago | californiaglobe.com | Evan V. Symon

California Department of Insurance (CDI) Commissioner Ricardo Lara gave a final sign off on the controversial 17% rate hike sought by State Farm Insurance on Tuesday, following a court decision okaying the rate increase earlier in the day.
New Poll: Only 32% of L.A. Voters Hold a Favorable Opinion of Mayor Bass

1 day ago | californiaglobe.com | Evan V. Symon

A new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) poll released on Tuesday found that favorability ratings for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass remained low four months following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. And her bid for reelection next year is now in jeopardy. According to the poll, Mayor Bass currently has a favorable opinion with only 32% of L.A. voters; a whopping 50% have an unfavorable opinion; 18% have no opinion.
Newsom Continues Freefall in 2028 Presidential Candidate Polls

2 days ago | californiaglobe.com | Evan V. Symon

Governor Gavin Newsom continued to fall in nationwide 2020 Presidential candidate polling this week, with the most recent Echelon poll giving him only 5% of the vote. Originally the favorite candidate for the 2028 Presidential Election, Newson has dramatically fallen in polls in the ensuing months.
Gov. Newsom’s Office Continues To Receive Backlash Over Attacking A USC Professor

2 days ago | californiaglobe.com | Evan V. Symon

Backlash against Governor Gavin Newsom for disparaging a USC Professor who said that California would be facing a 75% increase in the price of gas after closing refineries continued on Monday, with state lawmakers joining in the criticism of the Governor. Last week, USC Professor Michael Mische warned that gas could hit as high as $8.42, or a 75% in price, thanks to the pending closure of two key Californian refineries.
Gov. Newsom Releases New Ordinance Pushing Cities To Remove Homeless Encampments

2 days ago | californiaglobe.com | Evan V. Symon

Governor Gavin Newsom issued a new model ordinance on homeless encampments on Monday, pushing cities across the state to begin removing encampments in a “humane” way. According to the ordinance, cities and local governments are now encouraged to begin removing encampments, specifically ones deemed as “persistent camping” sites, as long as they follow the guidelines listed in the ordinance and follow three basic principles.
Hearings in Small Claims Court

3 days ago | californiaglobe.com | Chris Micheli

Code of Civil Procedure Part 1, Title 1, Chapter 5.5, Article 5 deals with hearings in small claims courts. Section 116.510 requires the hearing and disposition of the small claims action to be informal, the object being to dispense justice promptly, fairly, and inexpensively. Section 116.520 provides the parties have the right to offer evidence by witnesses at the hearing or, with the permission of the court, at another time.
California Veterans’ Memorial Districts

4 days ago | californiaglobe.com | Chris Micheli

The California Military and Veterans Code contains a number of statutory provisions related to veterans’ memorial districts in Division 6, Chapter 1. Article 3.5 deals with the construction and alternation of halls, buildings, and meeting places.
Signs of San Diego Budget Mismanagement Grow as Audits Find Millions in Uncollected Fees

5 days ago | californiaglobe.com | Evan V. Symon

Budgetary problems in the city of San Diego have been seemingly endless since last year. In November, San Diego City Schools announced a $176 million deficit. In February, the city itself was $258 million in the red. Last month, it grew even worse when it was recalculated to show that they were over $300 million in debt for the upcoming fiscal year.