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first_reported: 2026-11-05 23:25 PST
updated: 2026-11-06 10:11 PST
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# San Diego officials react to Gov. Newsom death penalty commutations

California Governor Gavin Newsom commuted the death sentences of 548 inmates to life in prison without parole, a move that drew criticism from local law enforcement officials in San Diego.

Section: [Around Town](/san-diego/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [FOX 5 San Diego (KSWB)](https://fox5sandiego.com/news/california-news/newsom-commutes-california-death-sentences/), 2026-11-05 23:25 PST: San Diego officials react to Gov. Newsom death penalty commutations
- [The Coast News](https://thecoastnews.com/newsom-commutes-sentences-of-all-death-row-inmates/), 2026-11-06 10:11 PST: Newsom commutes sentences of all death row inmates

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