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flag California’s prison budget will exceed $17.5B by $850M over three years despite closures and pay cuts.

flag California’s prison system is projected to exceed its $17.5 billion budget by $850 million over three years despite closing four prisons and cutting payrolls, according to a Legislative Analyst’s Office report. flag The shortfall stems from long-standing financial imbalances and a prior year when the department exhausted its funds, requiring a one-time $357 million bailout. flag Lawmakers criticize the overspending amid state-wide budget cuts, while advocates argue continued funding for underused facilities is wasteful. flag Governor Newsom’s prison closures, each saving about $150 million annually, have not resolved the fiscal strain. flag Meanwhile, Orange County’s delayed electric streetcar project is 95% complete, with safety testing underway on a 4-mile route between Santa Ana and Garden Grove, aiming to launch with daily service and a $2 fare.

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