AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEducation Budget Fight: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May revision is drawing praise for a “historic” $2.4B special education boost and 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for teachers, while critics say he’s still dodging constitutionally required funding and not fully tapping federal dollars. Behavioral Health & Housing: Los Angeles’ long-shuttered St. Vincent Medical Center is set to reopen next month as a behavioral health and housing campus, with an initial 205-bed interim housing phase aimed at people facing mental illness, addiction, and homelessness. Jobs Watch: California’s April unemployment rate held steady at 5.3%, with the state losing 3,300 nonfarm jobs. UC Labor: UC service and patient care workers ratified a new contract with 96% support, including major pay gains and lower healthcare rates. Energy & Cost of Living: Newsom is urging Californians to avoid Chevron over Memorial Day weekend, arguing unbranded gas is cheaper and blaming the company for high prices. Housing Permitting: Cupertino is set to review 27 townhomes near Stevens Creek Boulevard, including five below-market-rate units, with a June 2 City Council vote. Wild Card: A political-belief assault in Escondido left an Army veteran critically injured, with a suspect booked on attempted murder charges.
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