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Building homes is a top priority for California Democrats again this year. Voters could get a say
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A proposed bond measure would allocate $7 billion toward rental housing, wildfire protection, and assistance for low-income home buyers.California
Betting on the bubble: Legislative analysts say Newsom overestimating AI revenue
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LAO says $42 billion in higher revenues, with $22 billion going to education, is a reach.California
Newsom plans no new journalism funding despite $175 million funding deal with Google
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The governor included no new funding for local journalism in his budget proposal, walking back an August 2024 deal with Google.Oakland
Oakland mayor nominates 2 candidates for Police Commission amid search for new chief
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The commission is preparing to search for a new police chief.Business & Finance
Gavin Newsom forecasts a rosier California budget and banks on AI boom continuing
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The governor’s 2026-27 budget proposal projects $9 billion more in revenue than anticipated, banking on the AI-driven economy to last.California
Lawmaker targets repeat drunk drivers as part of larger push to fix problems exposed by CalMatters
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DUI bill styled as “tip of the spear” in addressing how California allows dangerous drivers to stay on the roads.California
How Californians can use a new state website to block hundreds of data brokers
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A tool called DROP lets California residents fill out a few forms to keep their personal data from being tracked or sold by data brokers.Business & Finance
Gavin Newsom joins Trump in blaming big investors for housing crisis
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The governor's proposal to regulate corporate landlords is a pivot toward populism.Technology
