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Gov. Gavin Newsom approved California’s state budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, which approves $355 billion in spending, despite the Legislative Analyst’s Office’s May projection of a $16.9 billion deficit. The budget protects UC funding but cuts healthcare coverage and funding for some student financial aid programs as Newsom aims to balance state finances.
- AC Transit raises fares, begins crackdown on fare evasion
- City Council moves forward with surveillance expansion, delays rent control measure
- City of Berkeley provides free lunches to children throughout July
- Community organizers successfully advocate for affordable housing restoration program after history of cuts
- City Council to vote on amendments to Berkeley Rent Ordinance
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