A look at the week’s news in local and state politics

CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed new budget provides K-12 schools and community colleges an all-time high of $80.7 billion next year, up from $59 billion six years ago.

SEARS With more than 100stores still in California, the bankrupt retail chain, losing sales to Amazon, Walmart and Home Depot, hasn’t turned a profit since 2010 and teeters on the edge of liquidation.

NIMBYS In a new hard line, Gov. Gavin Newsom announces that cities and counties that don’t build enough housing will be denied transportation funds for not meeting state quotas. But details are vague.