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California
The governor’s presentation was full of figures but light on details.
Opinion
Elon Musk’s promise to cut ‘at least’ $2 trillion in spending is laughable, because the entire discretionary budget is only $1.9 trillion.
World & Nation
Newly named Prime Minister Francois Bayrou put together the government that includes members of the outgoing conservative-dominated team.
The billionaire got more of what he wanted out of the spending bill than President-elect Donald Trump did. But his role and reasoning raise a host of questions.
Politics
Gov. Gavin Newsom gave a quick preview of his budget on Monday, sounding a moderate note after the crushing presidential defeat for Democrats in November.
The president should defend the funding for the IRS that helps to catch tax cheats, and he should block efforts by both parties to overspend.
Awards
Barry Jenkins, Lee Isaac Chung and Jon Watts all channeled their indie filmmaking spirit while directing bigger-budget offerings this year.
Los Angeles city Controller Kenneth Mejia reported that the city failed to spend nearly half of the $1.3 billion budgeted for homelessness in 2023-24.
The budget crisis shows Los Angeles is not living within its means. L.A. leaders approve employee raises the city can’t afford and then cut staffing and services while hoping for an economic boom to lift tax revenue.
The alleged hitmen were sloppy, leaving a trail of evidence, authorities said.