Dentists, parents and public health advocates rallied at the California Capitol to oppose Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget cuts to Medi-Cal Dental, which would reduce preventive care for hundreds of thousands of low-income children across the state.
City leaders, county officials, housing providers and homelessness advocates are urging state leaders to restore the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention grant program to its historic funding level of $1 billion, warning that proposed cuts could undermine years of progress in addressing homelessness across California.
Crime survivors from Stockton County gathered at the California State Capitol to urge lawmakers to prioritize investments in crime prevention programs and survivor services, following a mass shooting in Stockton in November.
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2027 budget has been criticized for not adequately addressing the high costs and human consequences of incarcerating a growing elderly prison population, as the state prison system increasingly functions as a de facto nursing home.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2026-27 state budget was met with cautious praise from progressive advocacy organizations, who urged lawmakers to expand investments in anti-poverty programs, health care and community services.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has reported a 9% reduction in unsheltered homelessness in 2025, while an opinion columnist for The Sacramento Bee has questioned the accuracy of the data and the effectiveness of the state’s strategies.
The Legislative Analyst’s Office has released its annual fiscal outlook for the 2026-27 state budget, warning of a difficult financial environment and limited ability to manage spending shortfalls, with Medi-Cal costs projected to rise significantly and counties warning of potential service cuts.
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – When Governor Newsom last week released a budget proposal that…