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Newsom closed 4 prisons and trimmed payroll. Corrections spending is still over budget

Summary by Cal Matters
In summary California’s $17.5 billion prison system is over budget, contributing to a projected state deficit. Some groups want him to close more prisons. Some of the red ink in California’s budget deficit is coming from unplanned spending in state prisons, according to a new report from the Legislative Analyst’s Office. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is on track to exceed its budget by roughly $850 million over thre…

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Lookout Local Santa Cruz broke the news in on Friday, November 21, 2025.
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