Overview

• California Governor Gavin Newsom cancelled the in-person Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the state Capitol, citing potential protests.
• The Sacramento Regional Coalition for Palestinian Rights had planned a protest during the ceremony, criticizing Newsom's stance on the conflict in Gaza.
• Despite the cancellation of the in-person event, around 200 people protested outside the Capitol.
• The tree lighting ceremony will now be a pre-recorded, virtual event that will be streamed online.
• Newsom's decision has been met with criticism, with some accusing him of avoiding facing public anger.