Kern High School watching state budget as deficits loom

Kern High School watching state budget as deficits loom

The Kern High School District Board received its first look at Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed 2026-2027 state budget and its potential impact on local schools during a meeting Monday night.The district's associate superintendent of business explained that while Newsom's proposal is considered balanced for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, it projects a $22 billion deficit the following year, with even larger shortfalls anticipated in subsequent years…