The memorial focused on efforts to improve conditions for farmworkers since last year's shooting, even as another shooting 24 hours earlier underscored ongoing safety concerns.
While California's deficit is estimated in the tens of billions, Gov. Newsom's latest budget maintains funding for critical programs that are a priority for the state.
While CA homeowners of color already face many threats to their home, more will risk foreclosure than ever when pandemic-era mortgage relief will run out.