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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 10 MIN

California's "$0 Deficit" EXPOSED: How Newsom Really Balanced the Budget

from Behind the Line Podcast: Pacific Northwest Politics & Constitutional Commentary · host Behind The Line Podcast

Governor Gavin Newsom says California has balanced its budget and eliminated the deficit. But did the state actually solve its financial problems, or did Sacramento simply move the numbers around?In this episode of Left Coast News, we break down California's budget using the state's own documents and analysis. Learn how reserve funds, deferred school payments, capped business tax credits, and other one-time measures helped produce a legally balanced budget while California continues to face an estimated $20 billion structural deficit.We'll explain:What a structural deficit really isHow California balanced the budget on paperWhy independent analysts warn the long-term problem remainsWhat this could mean for taxpayers, businesses, and future state budgetsWatch the full breakdown and decide for yourself: Is California's budget truly balanced, or was this just accounting magic?Subscribe to Left Coast News for fact-based coverage of California, Washington, Oregon, and the policies shaping the West Coast.#California #GavinNewsom #CaliforniaBudget #BudgetDeficit #StateBudget #Taxes #Economy #Politics #LeftCoastNews #GovernmentSpending #FiscalPolicy #BudgetCrisis #Taxpayer #CaliforniaPolitics #News

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