Since Jerry Brown left the office, California had been run by the Republican governors for 24 of out 28 years.
During the same time, San Diego, one of the worst examples of fiscal mismanagement was run by a Republican mayor for 21 out of 28 years.

And lets not forget the Republican control during Bush years that resulted in “small government”.

What significant program did newly elected Republicans in congress propose cutting? Funding to NPR?