California budget confronts climate change, homeless, crime

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a $286 billion budget.

Newsom’s presentation Monday sets off months of budget talks with his fellow Democrats who control the state Legislature before the new fiscal year begins July 1.

He focused much of his budget proposal on some of the state’s biggest issues.

They include climate change, homelessness, education, abortion, high-speed rail, the pandemic and crime.