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but as our capitol correspondent eytan wallace tells us lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing back before new changes take effect. >> utility rates here in california are too high. our constituents have had enough californians are fed up my constituents are that was the sentiment from this group of democratic legislators as they expressed frustration over pricey utility bills across the state. and now they have concerns over a b 205, a law passed and signed in 2022. that could change the criteria for how you may be charged on your utility bill as it stands today. utility bills in california are based on consumption. the more electricity you use, the more you pay, but a provision in a b 205, will allow utility bills to be at least partly based on your fixed income. >> the higher the income, the higher the utility bill feet. supporters of the legislation argue it's designed to help low-income californians struggling to make ends meet. but those here, most of whom originally voted in favor of a b 205, say it was rushed through the legislature with little public debate. they belie

capitol correspondent eytan wallace explains. >> whether it's on the roads. upon a windmill.wn in your neighborhood. chances are you've seen one of the thousands of publicly funded infrastructure projects across the state. >> and now. you can track the progress of these projects. thanks to build, dot ca dot gov. a new website just unveiled by the newsom administration showing in-depth just how the state and federal governments thus lifornia invested. 41 billion infrastructure projects, all part of a longer-term plan to invest 180 billion dollars into infrastructure over the next 10 years. here's how the web site works. you get to the home page of the show's you with the projects are going toward everything from clean energy to better transportation. >> to more broad, bad, but scroll down. and this is where you come in. you can search this 110 page list for projects in your community and just above that, you can zoom in on this interactive map with future projects in the blue and what the newsom administration are. first to a spotlight stories in the orange providing the backg

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capitol correspondent eytan wallace has more. >> it's now the law of the land in california. in the new year, the golden state became the first in the nation to offer comprehensive health care and specifically health insurance to all qualifying undocumented immigrants living here. this is smart. it's a good investment for us in california. and it's the humane thing to do. senator maria elena durazo off of the law. it offers full scope medical insurance to an estimated 750,000 undocumented californians aged 26 to 49 before this year. the state already offered the coverage to all other age groups, including undocumented children, young adults and those over 50 our goal is to reach all californians. >> make all californians have access. >> to see a doctor there also stresses medical is geared to those with low income who otherwise may not be able to afford healthgcare under the plan, they will have access to primary and preventive care. pharmaceuticals and special us. we just can't afford republican. it's a member bill of argues the new policy could cost the state billions of do

capitol correspondent eytan wallace with the story. >> the assembly budget committee gambling into its first hearing since governor gavin newsom proposed his preliminary 291.5 billion dollar budget earlier this month. the budget produce some comes with a projected 37.9 billion dollar deficit, a deficit. the non-partisan legislative analyst's office projects is even higher at 68 billion. but whatever the number assembly budget committee chair, just gabriel acknowledges it is serious, short, far as real and it will require tough choices. he says he's committed to spending oversight, especially with lots of uncertainty ahead, including the state's protect the tax revenue as the state's nonpartisan legislative analyst's capex as revenue trends just in the first few weeks of 2024. are coming in well below the governor's projections so far this month, the collections have been disappointing. they maintain the current trend. we would expect the end of the month collections to be about 3 billion below. >> what the governor's recent budget have estimated republicans argue newsom's budget oversp

capitol correspondent eytan wallace spoke with supporters and opponents and has reaction from the governors now the law of the land in california. in the new year, the golden state became the first in the nation to offer comprehensive health care and specifically health insurance to all qualifying undocumented immigrants living here. this is smart. it's a good investment for us in california. and it's the humane thing to do. senator maria elena durazo off of the law. it offers full scope medical insurance to an estimated 750,000 undocumented californians aged 26 to 49 before this year. the state already offered the coverage to all other age groups, including undocumented children, young adults and those over 50 our goal is to reach all californians. >> make all californians have access. >> to see a doctor there also stresses medical is geared to those with low income who otherwise may not be able to afford health care under the plan, they will have access to primary and preventive care. pharmaceuticals and special us. we just can't afford republican. it's a member bill of argues the new po

capitol correspondent eytan wallace.no reports lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing back. utility rates here in california are too high. our constituents have had enough. >> californians are fed up my constituents are that was the sentiment from this group of democratic legislators as they expressed frustration over pricey utility bills across the state. and now they have concerns over a b 205, a law passed and signed in 2022. that could change the criteria for how you may be charged on your utility bill as it stands today. utility bills in california are based on consumption. the more electricity you use, the more you pay, but a provision in a b 205, will allow utility bills to be at least partly based on your fixed income. the higher the income, the higher the utility bill feet. supporters of the legislation argue it's designed to help low-income californians struggling to make ends meet. but those here, most of whom originally voted in favor of a b 205, say it was rushed through the legislature with litt

now that was eytan wallace reporting. democrats say that a vote to repeal the fixed income utility bill proposal will likely take place later this spring. >> in a statement, governor newsom says, quote, california must combat climate change by rapidly expanding the use of clean electricity in our vehicles and buildings while at the same time making it more affordable for low-income californians and k 6.35. and on a more news that we're following a peninsula where police are investigating. >> the circumstances surrounding a person who died in daly city. the body was found by a hiker near a trail in the area of mussel rock and it appeared to be the body of an elderly man. it had been there for a long time. >> we actually don't know whether or not they're even investigating this at a homicide as a homicide at this point. the windows shatter their this family owned restaurant in san francisco. it was broken into again. this is video from the break-in that happened early yesterday morning at guy chicken and rice on market stre

but that's not all capitol correspondent eytan wallace. and i'll break down the results. >> and all eyes are on the hope police department after a netflix documentary debuts showcasing a bizarre kidnapping. >> developing news now, the latest true crime saga on netflix, american nightmare spotlights the vallejo police department it involves a missing persons case. that takes a strange turn. kron four's charles cofer breaks down the store for us now, charles and they're 2015, i worked on this story as did many reporters here at kron 4. and i can see why. >> this documentary is is a popular really appeals because this was a story that had a lot of terms of twists and turns. >> back in march of 2015, aaron quinn and denise huskins were woken in the middle of the night by what they thought was a group of people invading their vallejo home. quinn was tied up and drug that nice was kidnapped. the next day quinn received text demanding money in exchange for hoskins safe return. he reported what happened to the vallejo police department. they initi

capitol correspondent eytan wallace has the details. >> the assembly budget committee gambling into itsst hearing since governor gavin newsom proposed his preliminary 291.5 billion dollar budget earlier this month. the budget produce some comes with a projected 37.9 billion dollar deficit, a deficit. the non-partisan legislative analyst's office projects is even higher at 68 billion. but whatever the number assembly budget committee chair, just gabriel acknowledges it is serious, short, far as real and it will require tough choices. he says he's committed to spending oversight, especially with lots of uncertainty ahead, including the state's protect the tax revenue as the state's nonpartisan legislative analyst's capex as revenue trends just in the first few weeks of 2024. are coming in well below the governor's projections so far this month, the collections have been disappointing. they maintain the current trend. we would expect the end of the month collections to be about 3 billion below. >> what the governor's recent budget have estimated republicans argue newsom's budget overspend

plans to balance a projected multi-billion dollar budget deficit kron four's capitol correspondent eytan wallace reports. >> it's a topic at the top of minds at the state capitol, the state budget and protect a multibillion-dollar deficit the california constitution requires governor gavin newsom to present his preliminary budget for the coming fiscal year. no later than january 10th. all of it coming just about one month up to the independent legislative analyst's office protected the state faces a 68 billion dollar deficit. >> lawmakers at the capitol weighing this year. our budget deficit is staggering. >> so this body must embrace serious fiscal restraint. and committed to accountability and oversight. while also protecting our most vulnerable californians in an impassioned speech on the assembly floor, speaker robert riva said while it's important to take the deficit seriously, he wants to see significant investments on key issues. housing. >> a super majority of californians across our state agree we must build the housing we need. >> and we must build it. now. and second public safety. we

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace reports. the assembly budget committee gambling into its first hearing since governor gavin newsom proposed his preliminary 291.5 billion dollar budget earlier this month. >> the budget produce some comes with a projected 37.9 billion dollar deficit, a deficit. the non-partisan legislative analyst's office projects is even higher at 68 billion. but whatever the number assembly budget committee chair, just gabriel acknowledges it is serious, short, far as real and it will require tough choices. he says he's committed to spending oversight, especially with lots of uncertainty ahead, including the state's protect the tax revenue as the state's nonpartisan legislative analyst's capex as revenue trends just in the first few weeks of 2024. are coming in well below the governor's projections so far this month, the collections have been disappointing. they maintasn the current trend. we would expect the end of the month collections to be about 3 billion below. >> what the governor's recent budget have

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace joins us from sacramento with a preview. what we can expect. >> at the state capitol, there's lots in store for 2024, whereas mcgeorge school of law at and professor chris mckay lead describes big year ahead. that's because for starters, as required by the state constitution, governor gavin newsom must present his preliminary budget no later than january. 10th. it comes just a month after the non-partisan legislative analyst's office released this report projecting a 68 billion dollar budget deficit with the impending deficit. >> the budget is going to be all consuming topic of conversation between now and the june 15th deadline for its adoption. all of it taking place in the legislature with new leadership. on the assembly side. june will mark one year since democrat robert remus was sworn in as speaker. >> and on the senate side, democrat mike mcguire is expected to take over as new president pro tempore in february, replacing longtime senate president pro tem democrat toni atkins, the senate president pro tem has lots of

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace explains. >> well, the assembly member behind the legislation believes his bill could save lives and make the digital world a safer place. but the proposal could face an uphill battle. >> its an issue that's come to light in the digital age. drug dealers using social media platforms to sell illicit substances, hearing stories over and over and over and over again. >> illicit drugs being sold on the internet. many of that with being don't. >> where it caused death assembly member reggie jones lawyer says in many of the cases brought to his attention, victims are teens and young adults who he says he thought they were purchase, uncontrolled illegal drugs or worse were lured into buying illegal drugs by dealers who tracked victims down online. it's caused such a devastating. >> impact the lives of the very innocent people. but no to them are buying drugs that ultimately are killing them. but adding to the issue, john sawyer believes social media platforms have done little to nothing to stop online dealers. that's why he says he's introducing the we

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace gives us a closer look at the proposal and what it's going to take to get it onto the ballot. >> could sports betting soon be legal in the golden state? the answer to that question depends on whether proponents of a newly proposed ballot initiative can get it onto the ballot and then get californians to vote. yes, sports but is already happening in california. just unregulated manner. and so now it's very significant for california to be able to offer it to its citizens in a regulated manner and will bring a lot more businesses and revenue into the state through online sports. wagering collins is a partner with the eagle, one acquisitions corporation, the group behind the proposed initiative. the proposal calls for legalizing online sports betting offered by federally recognized native american tribes. and in person, sports betting on native american land. >> open to anyone. 21 or older sports betting will be limited to professional collegiate and amateur sporting events and horse racing. it's really important now to stay up with the times lean

eytan wallace reports. utility rates here in california are too high. our constituents have had enough. >> californians are fed up my constituents are that was the sentiment from this group of democratic legislators as they expressed frustration over pricey utility bills across the state. and now they have concerns over a b 205, a law passed and signed in 2022. that could change the criteria for how you may be charged on your utility bill as it stands today. utility bills in california are based on consumption. the more electricity you use, the more you pay, but a provision in a b 205, will allow utility bills to be at least partly based on your fixed income. >> the higher the income, the higher the utility bill feet. supporters of the legislation argue it's designed to help low-income californians struggling to make ends meet. but those here, most of whom originally voted in favor of a b 205, say it was rushed through the legislature with little public debate. they believe the policy will hurt middle-class californians and disincentivize energy users f

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace reports. >> we're standing that our children be kept safe. california attorney general rob bonta getting straight to the point arguing tech and social media companies must do more to protect young people online. we need to do better. you need to do things differently. speaking alongside bay-area lawmaker senator nancy skinner in a something member buffy wicks but to endorse their new proposals just introduced in the state legislature. skinner's bill known as the protecting youth from social media addiction act will require social media companies to receive parental consent over the content. children see online, including their digital feet. the legislation will also prevent social media companies from pushing out notifications to children between midnight and 06:00am and it will remove the visibility of likes on all visibility of likes on all posts. social media companie have the ability to protect our kids. >> they could act. they are not. social media addiction is harming our change. it's just a fact. the other bill by wicks is known as the

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace giving us a closer look at the ones that are focused on public safety. >> yeah, we're talking about new laws on all kinds of matters from guns to emergency alerts to fentanyl. but even in this new year, one of the new laws could be in for a long legal fight ahead. it's called u.s. be to. signed by the governor to of timber the legislation prohibits california from carrying guns in most public places like parks. >> hospitals and houses of worship. we think that makes california safe are being senator anthony portantino authored the legislation while sb 2 also put in place new guidelines like background checks and character references for california in seeking to obtain a concealed carry weapons permit or ccw. judge last month i

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace reports. >> utility rates here in california are too high. our constituents have had enough californians are fed up my constituents are that was the sentiment from this group of democratic legislators as they expressed frustration over pricey utility bills across the state. and now they have concerns over a b 205, a law passed and signed in 2022. that could change the criteria for how you may be charged on your utility bill as it stands today. utility bills in california are based on consumption. the more electricity you use, the more you pay. but a provision in a b 205, will allow utility bills to be at least partly based on your fixed income. >> the higher the income, the higher the utility bill feet. supporters of the legislation argue it's designed to help low-income californians struggling to make ends meet. but those here, most of whom originally voted in favor of a b 205, say it was rushed through the legislature with little public debate. they believe the policy will hurt middle-class californians and disincentivize energy users from

kron four's capitol correspondent eytan wallace reports. >> good sports. betting soon be legal in the golden state. the answer to that question depends on whether proponents of a newly proposed ballot initiative can get it onto the ballot and then get californians to vote. yes, sports but is already happening in california. just unregulated manner. and so now it's very significant for california to be able to offer it to its citizens in a regulated manner and will bring a lot more businesses and revenue into the state through online sports wagering grave collins is a partner with the eagle, one acquisitions corporation, the group behind the proposed initiative. the proposal calls for legalizing online sports betting offered by federally recognized native american tribes. and in person, sports betting on native american land. >> open to anyone. 21 or older sports betting will be limited to professional collegiate and amateur sporting events and horse racing. it's really important now to stay up with the times lean in sports. wagering has really reached cult

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace reports. >> it was back to business thursday in the california state assembly chamber request unanimous consent. but just 24 hours about 50 protesters up in the assembly gallery and even more in the capitol rotunda took part in demonstrations for several hours as they canled for a permanent cease-fire in the israel-hamas war, asking our politicians to take the lead and stand on the side of just that. >> stand for peace instead of war. we cannot to business as usual. it came on the same day most republican assembly members plan to introduce a resolution condemning hamas. however, due to the demonstration, assembly leaders said they had no choice but to endure. and while the protesters remained inside the gallery, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, when everybody has the right to protest make not to disrupt government functions, that more than anything. it may be that your people who are >> shutting down the entire democratic process. san francisco senator scott wiener's, the co-chair of the california legislative jewish caucus that all 18 mem

capitol tomorrow for what is expected to be a busy legislative your head our capitol correspondent eytan wallace has a preview of what we could expect. at the state capitol. there's lots in store for 2024, whereas mcgeorge school of law at and professor chris mckay lead describes big year ahead. that's because for starters, as required by the state constitution, governor gavin newsom must present his preliminary budget no later than january. 10th. >> it comes just a month after the non-partisan legislative analyst's office released this report projecting a 68 billion dollar budget deficit with the impending deficit. >> the budget is going to be all consuming topic of conversation between now and the june 15th deadline for its adoption. all of it taking place in the legislature with new leadership. on the assembly side. june will mark one year since democrat robert remus was sworn in as speaker. >> and on the senate side, democrat mike mcguire is expected to take over as new president pro tempore in february, replacing longtime senate president pro tem democrat toni atkins, the senate president p

pretty fierce opponents, including none other than governor gavin newsom, capitol correspondent eytan wallace proposals submitted by a bay area lawmaker. remember alex lead using jars of eminem's to make a point about his proposed. well test. >> it calls on the state to add a one percent tax on the as global net worth above 50 million dollars. and a 1.5% tax on the assets of california to have a global net worth more than 1 billion dollars. those assets can include things like stocks and owned properties 1 billion dollars in and here is a 1.5% of the that well. >> as 1.5% of that's why it's imperative that we tax the rich. >> we also maintain our commitments and our investments in our community. during a one-on-one interview, le urge support for his tax proposal noting it will impact less than 0.1% of californians all while raising more than 20 billion dollars in revenue for the state. he says that's significant. given the governor's estimated 37.9 billion dollar project, a deficit, a deficit, the non-partisan legislative analyst's office or believes will be even higher at 68 billion, especia

eytan wallace has a look at some of those proposed cuts. >> the assembly budget committee gambling into its first hearing since governor gavin newsom proposed his preliminary 291.5 billion dollar budget earlier this month. the budget produce some comes with a projected 37.9 billion dollar deficit, a deficit. the non-partisan legislative analyst's office projects is even higher at 68 billion. but whatever the number assembly budget committee chair, just gabriel acknowledges it is serious, short, far as real and it will require tough choices. there is no magic wand. he says he's committed to spending oversight, especially with lots of uncertainty ahead, including the state's protect the tax revenue as the state's nonpartisan legislative analyst's capex as revenue trends just in the first few weeks of 2024. are coming in well below the governor's projections so far this month, the collections have been disappointing. they maintain the current trend. we would expect the end of the month collections to be about 3 billion below. >> what the governor's recent budget have estimated republicans

but now there's a new website to help you do just that to our capitol correspondent eytan wallace explains. >> whether it's on the roads. upon a windmill. were down in your neighborhood. chances are you've seen one of the thousands of publicly funded infrastructure projects across the state. >> and now. you can track the progress of these projects. thanks to build, dot ca dot gov. a new website just unveiled by the newsom administration showing in-depth just how the state and federal governments thus far have invested. 41 billion dollars into california infrastructure project. all part of a longer-term plan to invest 180 billion dollars into infrastructure over the next 10 years. here's how the web site works. you get to the home page of the shows you what the projects are going toward everything from clean energy to better transportation. >> to more broad, bad, but scroll down. and this is where you come in. you can search this 110 page list for projects in your community and just above that, you can zoom in on this interactive map with future projects in the blue and what the newsom admi

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace has more on what he had to say. >> will certainly did not mince words during remarks here at the downtown sacramento sheraton. and he makes clear to balance the budget difficult days lie ahead. speaker robert remus. >> applause for california 71st assembly speaker robert rivas to see addressed hundreds of people in this q and a it was put on by the public policy institute of california to address reverses legislative priorities, especially as the state faces a deficit that depending on who you talk could range anywhere from 38 to 68 billion dollars. already. the governor has proposed dipping into the state's reserves and has called for at least 8 billion dollars in cuts to various climate and housing programs. these are going to be some difficult times uncertain is the highest priority. when you look at the state budget deficit is going to underpin everything get done this year impact everything we do. the highest priorities for our legislature, housing and homelessness, public safety, climate change may know. but most importantly about addressing

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace giving us a closer look at the ones that are focused on public safety. >> yeah, we're talking about new laws on all kinds of matters from guns to emergency alerts to fentanyl. but even in this new year, one of the new laws could be in for a long legal fight ahead. it's called u.s. be to. signed by the governor to of timber the legislation prohibits california from carrying guns in most public places like parks. >> hospitals and houses of worship. we think that makes california safe are being senator anthony portantino authored the legislation while sb 2 also put in place new guidelines like background checks and character references for california in seeking to obtain a concealed carry weapons permit or ccw. judge last month took issue specifically with the portion of the law prohibiting people from carrying guns in most public places. he temporarily blocked arguing it violates the second amendment. but in a twist over the weekend, an appeals court allowed the law to go into effect for now leading up to a panel of judges to make a final ruling la

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace. we'll have more on this story coming up tonight on kron. 4 news at 10. independent presidential candidate robert f kennedy junior as but the 1000 signature requirement to qualify for utah's 2024 general election. he sued that state's lieutenant governor over third-party signature gathering, which won him an extended deadline. utah is the first state to qualify the independent candidate for the general election. >> 3 candidates have qualified for the next republican presidential debate. but again, the forum will be without the party's front-runner. former south carolina governor nikki haley will square off against florida governor ron desantis a week from today. that debate will be moderated by cnn and will take place at drake university in iowa. it's the final debate before the january 15th, iowa caucus. both candidates are trying to make up ground against former president trump. the former president will not participate in this latest debate. >> in sacramento, demonstrators calling f

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace reports. >> well, here it is. the governor's 150 plus page budget summary, a budget he says comes with its challenges. but when he argues will benefit california, very challenging experience for the team. governor gavin newsom not mincing words about what it's been like putting together this coming fiscal year's budget, the budget that per newsom comes with a projected 37.9 billion dollar deficit. that figure is much more optimistic than that of the non-partisan legislative analyst's office or who just last month released this report projecting 68 billion dollar deficit newsom believes that projection was way off. i hope you're immediately corrected. that number. we have been pretty transparent with you. i'm making the point publicly not just privately that that number was not the number newsom says the major difference in stems from his administration and dissipating more tax revenue. still, he does acknowledge the state faces a significant deficit that in his words were certainly prepared to work through to bala

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace reports. demanding that our children be kept safe. california attorney general rob bonta getting straight to the point arguing tech and social media companies must do more to protect young people online. we need to do better. you need to do things differently. speaking alongside bay-area lawmaker senator nancy skinner in a something member buffy wicks but to endorse their new proposals just introduced in the state legislature. >> skinner's bill known as the protecting youth from social media addiction act will require social media companies to receive parental consent over the content. children see online, including their digital feet. the legislation will also prevent social media companies from pushing out notifications to children between midnight and 06:00am and it will remove the visibility of likes on all posts. social media companies have the ability to protect our kids. >> they could act. they are not. social media addiction is harming our change. it's just a fact. the other bill by wicks is known as the california children's

. >> capitol correspondent eytan wallace has more. remember alex lead using jars of eminem's to make a point about his proposed. well test. it calls on the state to add a one percent tax on the assets of california to have a global net worth above 50 million dollars. and a 1.5% tax on the assets of california to have a global net worth more than 1 billion dollars. those assets can include things like stocks and owned properties 1 billion dollars in and here is a 1.5% of the that well. >> as 1.5% of >> that's why it's imperative that we tax the rich. we also maintain our commitments and our investments in our community. during a one-on-one interview, le urge support for his tax proposal noting it will impact less than 0.1% of californians all while raising more than 20 billion dollars in revenue for the state. he says that's significant. given the governor's estimated 37.9 billion dollar project, a deficit, a deficit, the non-partisan legislative analyst's office or believes will be even higher at 68 billion, especially now given the b

capitol correspondent eytan wallace spoke to the lawmaker behind the legislation. >> well, the assembly member behind the legislation believes his bill could save lives and make the digital world a safer place. but the proposal could face an uphill battle. >> its an issue that's come to light in the digital age. drug dealers using social media platforms to sell illicit substances, get hearing stories over and over and over and over again. >> illicit drugs being that many of that with being don't. >> where it caused death assembly member reggie jones lawyer says in many of the cases brought to his attention, victims are teens and young adults who he says either thought they were purchasing controlled legal drugs or worse were lured into buying illegal drugs by dealers who tracked victims down online. it's caused such a devastating. >> impact the lives of some very innocent people. but no to them are buying drugs that ultimately are killing them. but adding to the issue, john sawyer believes social media platforms have done little to nothing to stop online dealers. that's why he says he's

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace has shifts message for voters. >> well, shift came here to thenited farm workers office in salinas and a part of the state known as the salad bowl of the world where they grow produce for people across the globe. it's all part of just message to make sure no worker is forgotten. >> democrat adam schiff greeted with chants and handshakes at the united farm workers union also known as ufw formally endorsed him for the u.s. senate. i think a huge endorsement shifts focus one-on-one about earning the backing of the powerful labor union, which represents some 7,000 farm workers in california who shifts as have often been ignored and neglected. i'm going to fight to make sure everyone who is doing this kind of >> essential work for us helping to feed us can feed their own family and enjoy a good quality of life and and become a citizen of the country. they're doing so much to contribute to. the congressman says the endorsement goes hand-in-hand with his campaign promise to address the economy. >> and cost of living too many people can't afford housing.

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace reports. demanding that our children be kept safe. california attorney general rob bonta getting straight to the point. >> arguing tech and social media companies must do more to protect young people online. we need to do better. you need to do things differently. speaking alongside a bay area lawmaker senator nancy skinner in a something member, buffy wicks bond to endorse their new proposals just introduced in the state legislature. skinner's bill known as the protecting youth from social media addiction act will require social media companies to receive parental consent over the content. children see online, including their digital feats. the legislation will also prevent social media companies from pushing out notifications to children between midnight and 06:00am and it will remove the visibility of likes on all posts. social media companies have the ability to protect our kids. >> they could act. they are not. social media addiction is harming our change. it's just a fact. the other bill by wicks is known as the california child

year-old is also proud of the work she's done in her district as she told our capitol reporter eytan wallace during a recent stop in san leandro in the bay area to toward the barbara lee center for health and wellness. >> so many young people don't have access to health care. >> to mental health care, the facility is owned by the san leandro unified school district offering health and dental care along with mental wellness services to students and families free of charge. development of one's self image requires to be built that they're valued. and this senator make sure that all young people, regardless of who they are, their background. >> that they're valued equity in representation are key components of lease campaign. right now, there is only one black woman in the u.s. senate. the sealy is actually running for held by lafont of nted by governor newsom following dianne feinstein's passing butler has opted not to run for the seat and strongly believes more black women voices are needed. so it's time. >> you know, the the strain that the prospective be understanding the strength of black

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace has more. >> well, shift came here to the united farm workers office in salinas and a part of the state known as the salad bowl of the world where they grow produce for people across the globe. it's all part of just message to make sure no worker. as for got. >> democrat adam schiff greeted with chants and handshakes at the united farm workers union also known as ufw formally endorsed him for the u.s. senate. i think a huge endorsement shifts focus one-on-one about earning the backing of the powerful labor union that represents some 7,000 farm workers in california who shifts as have often been ignored and neglected. i'm going to fight to make sure everyone who is doing this kind of >> essential work for us helping to feed us can feed their own family and enjoy a good quality of life and and become a citizen of the country. they're doing so much to contribute to. the congressman says the endorsement goes hand-in-hand with his campaign promise to address the economy. >> and cost of living too many people can't afford housing. they can afford acce

so are capitol correspondent eytan wallace is joining us now live from sacramento with how the governorlans to balance the budget. what he's saying, it is much smaller than estimated. but still, though, there's a lot of money's got ipto come up with here. >> yes, justin, exactly a lot of money that he has to basically balance here. now. this is it. this is the 150 plus page budget summary. the governor released today. this is a budget. the governor knowledge comes with challenges. but one he also says will benefit california. >> very challenging experience for the team. governor gavin newsom not mincing words about what it's been like putting together this coming fiscal year's budget, a budget that per newsom comes with a projected 37.9 billion dollar deficit. that figure is much more optimistic than that of the non-partisan legislative analyst's office or who just last month released this report projecting 68 billion dollar deficit newsom believes that projection was way off. i hope you're immediately corrected. that number. we have been pretty transparent with you. i'm making the poin

capitol correspondent eytan wallace has more. well shift came here to the united farm workers office in salinas and a part of the state known as the sellable of the world where they grow produce for people across the globe. >> it's all part of just message to make sure no worker. as for got. >> democrat adam schiff greeted with chants and handshakes at the united farm workers union also known as ufw formally endorsed him for the u.s. senate. i think a huge endorsement shifts focus one-on-one about earning the backing of the powerful labor union, which represents some 7,000 farm workers in california who shifts as have often been ignored and neglected. i'm going to fight to make sure everyone who is doing this kind of >> essential work for us helping to feed us can their own family and enjoy a good quality of life and and become a citizen of the country. they're doing so much to contribute to. the congressman says the endorsement goes hand-in-hand with his campaign promise to address the economy. >> and cost of living too many peo

and our capitol correspondent eytan wallace takes a closer look at it. >> well, here it is. the governor's 150 plus page budget summary, a budget he says comes with its challenges. but when he argues will benefit california, very challenging experience for the team. governor gavin newsom not mincing words about what it's been like putting together this coming fiscal year's budget, budget that per newsom comes with a projected 37.9 billion dollar deficit. that figure is much more optimistic than that of the non-partisan legislative analyst's office or who just last month released this report projecting 68 billion dollar deficit newsom believes that projection was way off. i hope you're immediately corrected. that number. we have been pretty transparent with you. i'm making the point publicly not just privately that that number was not the number newsom says the major difference in stems from his administration and dissipating more tax revenue. still, he does acknowledge the state faces a significant deficit that in his words were certainly prepared to work through to balance

capitol correspondent eytan wallace reports. >> it's the talk of the town at the state capitol.governor gavin newsom's 291.5 billion dollar preliminary budget for the coming fiscal year. a budget the governor says come to the projected 37.9 billion dollar deficit. very challenging experience for the team. he acknowledges in order to balance the deficit. tough decisions are needed. in addition to withdrawing more than 13 billion dollars from the reserves. he's also proposing more than 8 billion dollars in cuts, including some to climate and housing programs. still, we're prepared for this for managing. he says the budget does maintain key spending priorities, including more than 100 billion dollars on education. ongoing 15 billion to address homelessness and 8 billion for behavioral health. it's a really robust budget democratic assembly member polar. she also says she recognizes it's not an easy budget year, but you appreciate some of the governor's proposed investments. one of the things i was really happy to see is that despite, you know, a budget deficit. >> that the governor

we have our capitol correspondent eytan wallace with a preview of what we can expect.the state capitol. there's lots in store for 2024, whereas mcgeorge school of law at one professor chris mckay. lee describes big year ahead. that's because for starters, as required by the state constitution, governor gavin newsom must present his preliminary budget no later than january. 10th. >> it comes just a month after the non-partisan legislative analyst's office released this report projecting a 68 billion dollar budget deficit with the impending deficit. >> the budget is going to be all consuming topic of conversation between now and the june 15th deadline for its adoption. all of it taking place in the legislature with new leadership. on the assembly side. june will mark one year since democrat robert remus was sworn in as speaker. >> and on the senate side, democrat mike mcguire is expected to take over as new president pro tempore in february, replacing longtime senate president pro tem democrat toni atkins, the senate president pro tem has lots of powers, including. >> na

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace has a look at her visit and details on how it's gathering enthusiasmfor the biden harris. 2024 campaign. >> well, this will be a pretty quick trip for the vice president, i'm told, will be in sacramento front. most a few hours, a large chunk of that time will be spent meeting with democratic members of the state assembly and senate. specifically she set to give an address at a reception for the legisl-tive democratic caucus at an undisclosed location near the state capitol building. this is all part of a meet and greet, but i'm told is also part of a larger biden harris campaign effort to rally the democratic base ahead of the 2024 election assembly. majority leader cecilia we are curry says she and her fellow democrats are excited by the vice president's visit. >> it's, you know, just coming to you know, she's local, get out and to have a comeback. show the support that she'll be getting. locals are our legislative caucuses for republicans say they are disappointed. the vice president did not include them for today's event last i checked, we are a 2 p

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace has details. >> while supporters say the proposed development will get help to those who so desperately needed. but some opponents argue it's not the right this group of women leaders holding up the number one, all to urged californians to vote for proposition one on the upcoming march primary ballot. the reality is we need more resources. more resources is exactly what those here say will happen. should prop one pass resources like the mental and physical health care offered this sacramento clinic where the pro prop and gathering took backed by governor gavin newsom. proposed ballot measure asked voters to approve a 6.3 8 billion dollar bond to fund more than 11,000 behavioral health beds. and almost 27,000 outpatient units statewide. it is time for california leaders to act. >> and california voters have the opportunity to begin to reverse the pain on our streets is going to be huge difference, right? stockton, democratic senator susan talamantes eggman played a huge part in getting the measure on the ballot. >> she authored the portion of the

a new statewide poll from inside california politics and emerson college capitol correspondent eytan wallace has a breakdown of the results. >> kratt adam schiff, thank you, everybody. and republican steve garvey complex you. you're looking at the frontrunners in the race for california's open u.s. senate seat. that is according to this new inside california politics. emerson college poll showing ship in the lead with 25% and garvey in second with 18% in 3rd democrat katie porter with 13%. and rounding out the top 4 democrat barber lead with 8%. all other senate candidates polling at 3% or under that means since our last poll in november. shift support grew by 9 points and garvey is by 8 points. that's the type of trend they're going to want to see over the next 6 or 7 weeks. spencer kimball is the pull director. while he says the results show to clear frontrunners in the race, he also stresses nearly one-quarter of respondents say they remain undecided. a majority of whom are younger voters. campbell says that could serve as an opportunity for the port early campaigns. you look at that 24%

. >> we've got capitol correspondent eytan wallace with more on what he wants them to do. we're demanding that our children be kept safe. california attorney general rob bonta getting straight to the point arguing tech and social media companies must do more to protect young people online. we need to do better. you need to do things differently. speaking alongside bay area lawmaker senator nancy skinner and it's something member buffy wicks bought to endorse their new proposals just introduced in the state legislature. >> skinner's bill known as the protecting youth from social media addiction act will require social media companies to receive parental consent over the content. children see online, including their digital feats. the legisletion will also prevent social media companies from pushing out notifications to children between midnight and 06:00am and it will remove the visibility of likes on all posts. social media companies have the ability to protect our kids. >> they could act. they are not. social media addiction is harming our change. it's just a fact. the ot

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace was there for newsom's announcement today and he will have a report for us from sacramento. that's coming up during kron. 4 news at 3. here's what it looks like outside right now at sfo. some gloomy skies here. rain sticking around the bay area today. kolr grogan is tracking the forecast for us. how's it looking out there? we're going to get and the sun not a whole lot today. a lot of clouds out there and wanted to take a look at the system overall just to show you this incredible band of snow that's rolling. >> through the sierra right cuts across the entire state of nevada. and then heads into utah greasy that dark blue. that's where that heavier snow is falling. meanwhile, back in the bay, it's just light rain for us. you can see where some of the showers are kind of concentrated in the south bay at this hour. so certainly those of you from a san jose down towards morgan hill, even up into the peninsula by portola valley, seeing some of those showers east bay as well. again, it's very light. you don't see a lot of the oranges yellows on the

kron four's capitol correspondent eytan wallace has the details. >> it's the talk of the town at thete capitol. governor gavin newsom's 291.5 billion dollar preliminary budget for the coming fiscal year. a budget the governor says come to the projected 37.9 billion dollar deficit. very challenging experience for the team. he acknowledges in order to balance the deficit. tough decisions are needed. in addition to withdrawing more than 13 billion dollars from the reserves. he's also proposing more than 8 billion dollars in cuts, including some to climate and housing programs. still, we're prepared for this for managing. he says the budget does maintain key spending priorities, including more than 100 billion dollars on education. ongoing 15 billion to address homelessness and 8 billion for behavioral health. it's a really robust budget democratic assembly member polar. she also says she recognizes it's not an easy budget year that you appreciate some of the governor's proposed investments. one of the things i was really happy to see is that despite, you know, a budget deficit. >> that

our capitol correspondent eytan wallace explains why. mandate that our children be kept safe. california attorney general rob bonta getting straight to the point arguing tech and social media companies must do more to protect young people online. we need to do better. you need to do things differently. speaking alongside bay area lawmaker senator nancy skinner and it's something member buffy wicks bought to endorse their new proposals just introduced in the state legislature. >> skinner's bill known as the protecting youth from social media addiction act will require social media companies to receive parental consent over the content. children see online, including their digital feats. the legislation will also prevent social media companies from pushing out notifications to children between midnight and 06:00am and it will remove the visibility of likes on all posts. social media companies have the ability to protect our kids. >> they could act. they are not. social media addiction is harming our change. it's just a fact. the other bill by wicks is known as the california chi