California Gov. Newsom says he will commute all death sentences in state to life without parole
David Robinson
David Robinson
Reporter · Lancaster, PA
David graduated from Franklin & Marshall College and has been a community journalist for over 8 years, previously working at the Lancaster Examiner. He focuses on the heart of Lancaster, covering local events, festivals, and community initiatives.
More from David →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM · 1 min read
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’ll change all death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole. There are 548 people on death row in California. Newsom’s decision announced Thursday comes as he prepares to…