Chico Times

SACRAMENTO – As Governor Gavin Newsom nears the end of his second term, his administration is confronting a significant budget deficit. To address the shortfall, he is proposing substantial cuts to public safety and health programs, while maintaining funding for his preferred initiatives.

Despite these measures, the incoming administration will still face a financial gap and be tasked with resolving the remaining fiscal issues.

The current situation echoes Newsom's tenure as Mayor of San Francisco, where similar budget challenges were present. The scale of the numbers has increased this time, but there is no recession to attribute to the financial difficulties. However, a consistent theme persists: accusations that Newsom prioritizes media attention over effective governance.

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