"Newsom's $26 Billion Dilemma: Gatekeeper for California Democrats"

California Democrats are proposing multiple bond measures totaling over $100 billion to fund various initiatives such as mental health treatment, climate change adaptation, education, and housing. However, Governor Gavin Newsom will need to determine how much to ask for and where to allocate the funds, considering the potential voter fatigue and the state's fiscal caution. Newsom's priority is a $4.68 billion bond for behavioral health treatment, followed by proposals for climate change, education, and housing. The governor aims to have his proposal on the March primary ballot, while other bonds may be placed on the crowded November ballot.