California Faces $12 Billion Budget Crisis Amidst Cuts | JQJO

California faces a $12 billion budget shortfall, adding to a previous $27.3 billion deficit. Governor Gavin Newsom attributes the shortfall partly to President Trump's tariffs, alongside state overspending. To address the crisis, Newsom's revised budget proposes cuts to healthcare for undocumented immigrants, weight loss treatments, and overtime for in-home care workers. Other measures include shifting Cal Fire funding and potentially raiding Proposition 35 funds. Despite the deficit, California's spending remains higher than the previous budget.