Amid planned protests, Gov. Newsom won’t hold public Christmas tree lighting event
Due to planned protests near the state Capitol, Governor Gavin Newsom has decided to hold the annual public Christmas tree lighting virtually instead of in-person. The ceremony will now be streamed on Newsom’s social media accounts on Wednesday. The program remains unchanged, including a blessing from the chairman of the Wilton Rancheria tribe and a performance from the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir. The California Highway Patrol has barricaded the majority of the building’s west side lawn where the tree is located due to safety concerns. The decision comes amid a planned rally by the Sacramento Regional Coalition for Palestinian Rights, accusing Newsom of avoiding the public due to his stance on the conflict in Gaza.
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