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California Gov. Gavin Newsom takes questions from the media after a visit to a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System to promote vaccinations and booster shots in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Boosters have been approved for the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson &amp; Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

California governor puzzled by reaction to his absence

By Adam Beam - Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom listens to questions during a news conference in San Francisco. On Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

‘Unprecedented’: Newsom regulations target lawnmowers, ketchup, toys

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

This undated file photo provided by the California State Lands Commission shows Platform Holly, an oil drilling rig in the Santa Barbara Channel offshore of the city of Goleta, Calif. The Platform Holly is one of four offshore oil platforms in California's coastal waters. The state is in the process of plugging and abandoning the platform's wells and eventually plans to decommission the platform, a process expected to cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. (State Lands Commission via AP, File)

California oil spill renews calls to ban offshore drilling

By Kathleen Ronayne and Matthew Daly - Associated Press

In this Sept. 14, 2021, photo, California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) **FILE**

Gavin Newsom to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for eligible students

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at a news conference to sign a number of housing bills at the Coliseum Connections apartment complex in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. Newsom signed seven new laws aimed at addressing the state's homeless crisis during an event in Los Angeles, on Wednesday, Sept. 29. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group via AP)

California pushes 1st US vaccine mandate for schoolchildren

By Olga Rodriguez and Adam Beam - Associated Press

In this Sept. 14, 2021, photo, California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) **FILE**

Catholics hit Newsom for replacing toppled saint’s statue

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2021, file photo, California Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses reporters after beating back the recall attempt that aimed to remove him from office, in Sacramento, Calif. California Republicans are looking to quickly move on from a recall election that saw Gov. Newsom reinforce his political clout and add to the long list of Election Day disappointments for the state GOP. A three-day convention of party delegates that starts Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, will include its share of soul searching and finger-pointing, with the party facing the truth that Republicans have been unable to win a statewide race in California since 2006. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

California GOP plots rebound after devastating recall defeat

By Michael R. Blood - Associated Press

California Vacancy Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Californians are voting with their feet and moving

By Cal Thomas

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to the press after visiting with students at Melrose Leadership Academy, a TK-8 school in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, one day after defeating a Republican-led recall effort. (AP Photo/Nick Otto)

California Democrats seek to tighten ‘flawed’ recall system after Newsom avoids ouster

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Republican conservative radio show host Larry Elder speaks to supporters after losing the California gubernatorial recall election Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, in Costa Mesa, Calif. The rare, late-summer election, which challenged California Governor Gavin Newsom, has emerged as a national battlefront on issues from COVID-19 restrictions to climate change. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

GOP’s Elder concedes California recall, hints: ‘Stay tuned’

By Michael R. Blood - Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses reporters after beating back the recall attempt that aimed to remove him from office, at the John L. Burton California Democratic Party headquarters in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Democrats tout California recall defeat as win for Biden, loss for Trump

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to volunteers in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. The recall election that could remove California Democratic Gov. Newsom is coming to an end. Voting concludes Tuesday in the rare, late-summer election that has emerged as a national battlefront on issues from COVID-19 restrictions to climate change. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Gavin Newsom survives recall election in California

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton attends the premiere of the Hulu documentary "Hillary" in New York on March 4, 2020. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) **FILE**

Hillary Clinton touts Gavin Newsom, warns of ‘dangerous Trump follower’

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at a rally ahead of the California gubernatorial recall election Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Long Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) **FILE**

Trump: Newsom will ‘probably win’ California recall thanks to ‘rigged voting’

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

President Joe Biden arrives to speak at a get-out-the-vote rally for Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., at Long Beach City College, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Long Beach, Calif., as Gavin faces a recall election on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) **FILE**

Biden warns California voters: Donald Trump is on the ballot in recall election

By Valerie Richardson and Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2021, file photo California Gov. Gavin Newsom responds to a question while meeting with reporters after casting his recall ballot at a voting center in Sacramento, Calif. The last day to vote in the recall election is Tuesday Sept. 14. A majority of voters must mark &quot;no&quot; on the recall to keep Newsom in office. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Think of the children: Recall Newsom

By Deroy Murdock

Vice President Kamala Harris joins California Gov. Gavin Newsom at a rally against the California gubernatorial recall election on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, in San Leandro, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) ** FILE **

Biden campaigns in California while American lives are at risk

By David N. Bossie

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a rally at St. Mary's Center in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The last day to vote in the recall election is Tuesday, Sept. 14. A majority of voters must mark "no" on the recall to keep Newsom in office. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group via AP)

California Gov. Gavin Newsom plays Trump card in fight against recall

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

California Gov. Gavin Newsom responds to a question while meeting with reporters after casting his recall ballot at a voting center in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. The last day to vote in the recall election is Tuesday Sept. 14. A majority of voters must mark &quot;no&quot; on the recall to keep Newsom in office. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Newsom, GOP rivals seek votes in recall’s final weekend

By Kathleen Ronayne - Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks before Vice President Kamala Harris during an event at the IBEW-NECA Joint Apprenticeship Training Center in San Leandro, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) **FILE**

Biden to campaign with Newsom ahead of California recall vote

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times