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California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils the revised budget plan during a news conference in Sacramento.

I covered the first $3-billion budget in 1963. Now Newsom could crack $300 billion

The Newsom administration has also projected a never-dreamed-of tax surplus of $97.5 billion by July 2023, columnist George Skelton writes.

BIEBER, CALIF APRIL 30, 2022 - Photos of gubernatorial candidate Brian Dahle on his farm overlooking the Pitt River in Lassen County. (Phil Willon / Los Angeles Times)

In rural California, Republican Brian Dahle plants the seeds of a campaign for governor

Assemblywoman Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles) poses for a photograph with the city skyline and mountains in the background.

Endorsement: Sydney Kamlager for Congress

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 14: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti delivers State of the City Address from the under-construction Sixth Street Viaduct on Thursday, April 14, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

Garcetti’s nomination remains stalled in Senate

People have a view of the field as they vote at Dodger Stadium.

Column: A decade ago, California adopted a strange top-two primary system. How’s it working out?

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom talks at a news conference with workers and volunteers on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at a Planned Parenthood office near downtown Los Angeles. Newsom faulted his own political party Wednesday for setbacks in the nation's culture wars and urged Democrats to launch a vocal “counter-offensive” to protect rights from abortion to same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Michael R. Blood)

Abortion, inflation and crime: How Newsom would spend record-setting California surplus

California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils his 2022-2023 state budget revision

California surplus expected to hit unprecedented $97 billion under Newsom’s budget plan

FILE — Fast-food workers drive-through to protest for a $15 dollar hourly minimum wage outside a McDonald's restaurant in East Los Angeles Friday, March 12, 2021. On Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 California lawmakers approved a first-in-the-nation measure by Assemblyman Chris Holden that gives California's more than half-million fast food workers increased power and protections. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

California’s minimum wage will rise to $15.50, triggered by soaring inflation

California Gov. Gavin Newsom talks at a news conference with workers and volunteers on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at a Planned Parenthood office near downtown Los Angeles. Newsom faulted his own political party Wednesday for setbacks in the nation's culture wars and urged Democrats to launch a vocal “counter-offensive” to protect rights from abortion to same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Michael R. Blood)

California would subsidize abortion services for uninsured, out-of-state patients under Newsom plan

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L.A.’s BIG DEBATE: Homelessness

L.A.’s BIG DEBATE: Homelessness

LANCASTER, CA - APRIL 02: Christy Smith 2020 Democratic nominee for Congress speaks to a group during a BBQ meet & greet at Jane Reynolds Park on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Lancaster, CA. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Endorsement: Christy Smith for Congress

From (L-R) Bob Hertzberg, Lindsey Horvath, Henry Stern are the main candidates for the Los Angeles County District 3 Supervisor's race.

Millennials vs. boomer. Who will succeed L.A. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, center, joins a cleanup effort Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Los Angeles

Newsom’s new California budget offers few details on costs for court-ordered homeless help

"Ocean View" attached to the home's for sale sign grabs drivers' attention as they make their way along Bayside Drive in Corona del Mar, on April 26, 2021.

Column: Did you strike gold selling your house? Maybe you should share the wealth

Where to vote in Southern California

Smith: How a ‘defamatory’ TV ad attacking Karen Bass could help her be L.A.’s next mayor

California aims to tighten licensing of nursing homes after pandemic exposes deadly lapses

Joe Buscaino drops out of L.A. mayor’s race, endorses Rick Caruso

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Endorsement: Vote twice for Tina McKinnor to put her in the Assembly and keep her there

McKinnor, a longtime community activist, is the best choice in the special election to fill a vacant Assembly seat and the regular election for the next term.

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