Governor Brown and the Democratic majority in the state legislature have bridged their differences in adopting a budget plan for the new fiscal year, but nobody seems very happy about the details of the deal.

The November ballot is getting even fuller, as three additional initiatives have qualified. Also, the legislature identifies some extra money to help keep state parks open.

Cuts in welfare spending remain a major point of contention in the ongoing state budget talks, while a move to allow voter registration on election days advances through a key committee.

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As the summer fire season heats up, Gov. Brown is urging a re-examination of California's flammability standards. And of course the budget process is inching along as well.