California governor urges cities to ‘take back the streets’ from…

Newsom, a Democrat often mentioned as a potential presidential candidate for 2028, has taken a harder line on homelessness as California’s unhoused population has grown to 180,000. His stance has alienated some liberal allies who advocate affordable housing over crackdowns. California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks on April 16, 2025 during a news conference in Ceres,…