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Here are the most recent stories reported by CALmatters' team of journalists:
California’s budget is ‘roughly balanced,’ but deficits could grow under Trump
The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office projects a relatively small $2 billion shortfall for 2025-26, but says the state can’t afford new programs. Gov. Newsom has complained about attention on the office’s deficit estimates.
Wed, Nov 20, 2024 11:15 am
What to do about slow California election results
The complaints and questions surface after every election: It takes California way too long to count all the votes. It’s unfair to candidates and their supporters in close races to make them wait. Is there something nefarious going on? It’s all happening again, further eroding public confidence in elections: In California’s 45th Congressional District, Republican […]
Wed, Nov 20, 2024 6:00 am
El lento recuento de votos en California siembra dudas pero esta organización intenta solucionarlo
La California Voter Foundation lanzó una herramienta que rastrea los recuentos diarios de votos en 18 contiendas reñidas para el Congreso y la Legislatura estatal.
Wed, Nov 20, 2024 5:40 am
California’s slow vote count sows doubt. Here’s how one group is trying to fix that
The California Voter Foundation launched a tool tracking daily vote counts in 18 close contests for Congress and the state Legislature. The tracker aims to show how counts change over time and dispel misinformation about election fraud, the group says.
Wed, Nov 20, 2024 5:35 am
California can make climate policy decisions today that address the problems of tomorrow
California has taken important steps to adapt to climate change’s effects on water, but it’s not yet on the right trajectory to manage some of the changes underway — or the greater challenges ahead.
Wed, Nov 20, 2024 5:30 am
California’s political clout will fade as long as population growth remains slow
California’s clout in both presidential and congressional elections is shrinking. It’s a stark reminder of the old adage that demography drives destiny.
Wed, Nov 20, 2024 12:01 am
Un niño de California da positivo a la gripe aviar y es el primer caso no adquirido a través de ganado infectado
La gripe aviar se ha propagado entre los trabajadores de las lecherías del Valle Central de California, pasando de las vacas a las personas. Un nuevo caso sospechoso en el Área de la Bahía proviene de una fuente desconocida.
Tue, Nov 19, 2024 3:35 pm
A California child tested positive for bird flu. Here’s why this case is different
Bird flu has been spreading among dairy workers in California's Central Valley, jumping from cows to people. A new suspected case in the Bay Area came from an unknown source.
Tue, Nov 19, 2024 3:28 pm
Gavin Newsom se comprometió a publicar sus declaraciones de impuestos cada año pero no lo ha hecho desde 2020
El gobernador Newsom acaba de comprar una casa de 9 millones de dólares en el condado de Marin, pero sus fuentes de ingresos no se han hecho públicas recientemente.
Tue, Nov 19, 2024 11:50 amStay informed.
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