SSan Jose Read More San Jose puts hotel tax measure on June ballotFebruary 13, 2026 Facing yet another major budget shortfall, San Jose leaders have greenlit a proposal to hike taxes on hotel…
SSacramento Read More SCUSD to lay off preschool, classified employeesFebruary 13, 2026 In its current endeavor to avoid a state takeover amid a $113 million deficit, layoffs were approved to…
SSan Jose Read More San Jose faces ‘tough choices’ as officials confront up to $65M budget deficitFebruary 12, 2026 San Jose leaders are warning of “tough” financial decisions and “hard choices” as this year’s budget season officially gets underway.…
FFresno Read More Fresno Unified employees voice budget cut concerns at board meetingFebruary 12, 2026 As the Fresno Unified School District navigates a budget deficit, classified employees are voicing their concerns about possible…
SSacramento Read More Multi-million dollar deficit raises public safety concerns in Sacramento CountyFebruary 12, 2026 Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper is sounding the alarm over what he says could be a $14 million…
SSacramento Read More Sacramento City Unified leaders optimistic despite $113 million deficitFebruary 7, 2026 Sacramento City Unified School District leaders expressed optimism Friday about making progress toward resolving its financial crisis despite…
SSacramento Read More Sacramento City Unified leaders seek solutions to close budget deficitFebruary 4, 2026 Sacramento City Unified School District leaders are pushing to find solutions to close a budget deficit in the…
CCalifornia Read More California group opposes property tax hike, billionaires’ tax | CaliforniaJanuary 31, 2026 (The Center Square) – Officials with the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association are concerned about efforts to raise property…
SSan Diego Read More City Council debates free Sunday parking at Balboa Park amid resident backlashJanuary 29, 2026 SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — San Diego residents are expressing frustration over new parking fees at Balboa Park, prompting…
OOakland Read More Oakland Unified School District makes progress on closing $100M budget deficitJanuary 23, 2026 The Oakland Unified School District appears to be making progress on its effort to close a massive $100…
CCalifornia Read More California Senate panel discusses state’s budget woesJanuary 21, 2026 (The Center Square) – California lawmakers and finance officials on Wednesday talked over how best to resolve a…
CCalifornia Read More Letters to the Editor: Californians deserve more budget accountability from their leadershipJanuary 14, 2026 Jan. 14, 2026 6 AM PT To the editor: This Los Angeles Times article rightly highlights the uncertainty…