California's New Governor Faces $29B Deficit

Governor-elect Becerra must quickly confront state budget mess Newsom left behind (Opinion)

The most fundamental — and arguably most important — duty of a California governor is managing the state budget. Xavier Becerra, the former attorney general who won the governorship Tuesday, must submit a new budget to the Legislature just days after his inauguration in January. Outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom is leaving him with a fiscal mess. Newsom, who will likely launch a presidential campaign, insisted in June that the 2026-27 budget he signed …

Dan Walters: As Governor, Xavier Becerra Must Quickly Confront Budget Mess Gavin Newsom Left Behind

[Noozhawk’s note: We republish news articles and commentaries from CalMatters on state and local policy issues that affect Santa Barbara County readers.] The most fundamental — and arguably most important — duty of a California governor is managing the state budget. Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra, the former state attorney general who coasted to victory Tuesday, must submit a […]

Becerra, in confronting budget mess, is about to find out that governing California isn't easy

Gov.-elect Becerra faces a stark choice in following Gov. Newsom. He could continue deficit spending or adopt former Gov. Brown's more disciplined approach.

Governor-elect Becerra must quickly confront state budget mess Newsom left behind

Xavier Becerra has won California's race for governor. Just days after he is inaugurated in January, he will have to submit a new budget.

California's New Governor Faces $29B Deficit

Governor-elect Xavier Becerra faces a $29 billion budget deficit left by Gavin Newsom. California spent $1.7 trillion while taking in $1.4 trillion over Newsom's eight years.