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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-08 18:30 PST
updated: 2026-11-09 01:04 PST
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# Newsom commutes California death sentences

Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted California death sentences. Families of murder victims are divided over the decision, NBC Bay Area reported.

Section: [Public Safety](/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Gavin Newsom](/wiki/gavin-newsom.md)

## Coverage

- [The San Francisco Standard](https://sfstandard.com/2026/11/08/power-play-newsom-death-row-ad-blitz/), 2026-11-08 18:30 PST: Newsom empties death row, and a $1 million ad blitz follows
- [NBC Bay Area](https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/california/california-commutes-death-sentences-victims-families-divided/4172805/), 2026-11-09 01:04 PST: Gov. Newsom's decision to commute California death sentences divides families of murder victims

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