also talked about the state's handling of the pandemic. he reflected and said if there's anything he has learned from going through this process, is that he believes californians need to do a better job of putting their differences. >> aside and, together. >> are you just out here waiting for lunch or something? [laughter] [chatter] liz: governor newsom sent his -- spent his first day back on the job at melrose academy in oakland. he met with a group of leadership students to discuss government and civics. >> you think voting is important? liz: then he greeted a flurry of excited students. some who knew him and some who knew very little about him. what do you know about governor newsom? >> nothing.