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Newsom Rejects L.A. Bailout Amid $1 Billion Deficit

5/18/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom rejected a bailout for Los Angeles amid a $1 billion deficit, citing the state's $12 billion shortfall.
He emphasized that the state cannot support non-disaster funding requests.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass advocated for extra funding but was unsuccessful.
San Francisco is also grappling with a $1 billion deficit, despite prior federal assistance.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom rejected a bailout for Los Angeles amid a $1 billion deficit, citing the state's $12 billion shortfall.
He emphasized that the state cannot support non-disaster funding requests.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass advocated for extra funding but was unsuccessful.
San Francisco is also grappling with a $1 billion deficit, despite prior federal assistance.