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Cal Fire firefighters are getting a pay boost thanks to a new bill headed to the governor’s desk, aiming to close the gap with higher-paid local departments and address inflation and crushing overtime demands. After last year’s veto, this version includes negotiation benchmarks to keep top talent from leaving. But with a price tag of $373 million to $609 million—and critics arguing it’s a band-aid for deeper issues like fire prevention and budget mismanagement—the debate over priorities is heating up.

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