The sole reason for the reduction is more limited/fewer resources than projected in the January budget,” said H.D. Palmer, a spokesman for the state Department of Finance.

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said the "Trump Slump" is partially to blame for him proposing a freeze on Medicaid enrollment for illegal immigrants in his state.

The Menendez brothers face a June hearing that was converted from a clemency to a parole hearing, opening a path to possible freedom after 35 years in prison for their parents' murders.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday outlined his administration’s latest version of the 2025-26 budget plan, better known as the May revise. He blamed President Donald Trump and called for changes to the state’s Medi-Cal program to help address the state’s roughly $12 billion estimated shortfall.

The revised plan calls for only a 3% cut, restoring $230 million to the 23-campus CSU system. “It’s good news, but it’s early news,” said state Sen. Christopher Cabaldon.

One bill would exempt most “infill” housing developments from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Under Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised state budget, the proposed funding cuts for UC and CSU are much lighter than those outlined in January.

California GOP chairwoman Corrin Rankin joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss Gavin Newsom's stunning policy reversal on free health care for migrants and his recent shift away from ultra-progressive policies.

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to charge monthly premiums for undocumented immigrants and stop adding new enrollees to the program as soon as January.

Newsom said it was "time to get serious" about the housing crisis, promoting two legislative bills that will ease the CEQA permitting process.