(FOX40.COM) — The California State Capitol Holiday Tree lighting ceremony was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, but this has been postponed and it comes as a planned protest calling for a cease-fire in Gaza takes place at the same site. The Sacramento Regional Coalition for Palestinian Rights said it will “rally and march to […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom canceled the public tree lighting at the state's capitol amid planned pro-Palestinian protests, instead deciding to host a virtual event, according to a report.
“Governor Newsom decided to cancel the tree lighting ceremony rather than face the public that is enraged by his shameful silence on the genocide in Gaza,” one protester said in a statement.
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