Kraig Pakulski / Wednesday, January 7, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County California’s New Senate Leader Wants Democrats United. A Budget Shortfall Could Divide Them By Maya C. Miller, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As California legislators return to Sacramento and prepare to tackle a budget deficit, […] The post California’s New Senate Leader Wants Democrats United. A Budget Shortfall Could Divide Them appeared first on edhat. Previous Article New California Laws Roundup for 2026 Next Article Governor Gavin Newsom Rebukes President Trump’s Claim of California Fraud Investigation Print 24 Rate this article: No rating Please login or register to post comments.