New Recall Effort Against Gov. Newsom Begins

A new recall effort against California Governor Gavin Newsom has been initiated by the group 'SavingCalifornia.vote,' citing his alleged mismanagement of recent Southern California wildfires and other state issues. This marks the eighth attempt to recall Newsom, with only one previous attempt reaching the ballot in 2021, which Newsom successfully overcame. The group accuses Newsom of contributing to rising costs, crime, homelessness, and ineffective emergency responses. Despite facing criticism, Newsom's office dismissed the recall as another attempt by 'far-right Trump acolytes' and emphasized his focus on fire recovery efforts. Organizers believe that Newsom's declining approval ratings and perceived failures provide a stronger chance for success this time. The recall petition requires over a million signatures to proceed to a statewide vote.