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An annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in California was canceled over a planned pro-Palestinian protest.

“Governor Newsom decided to cancel the tree lighting ceremony rather than face the public that is enraged by his shameful silence on the genocide in Gaza,” one protester said in a statement.

The California governor's tree lighting ceremony was delayed and changed to a virtual event, with officials citing safety concerns amid planned protests.

The California governor's tree lighting ceremony was delayed and changed to a virtual event, with officials citing safety concerns amid planned protests.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom won't host an in-person Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the state Capitol this year because of concerns that protesters calling for a cease-fire in Gaza would disrupt the annual event. Instead, the Democratic governor and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, will host the event in a pre-recorded ceremony that will be released Wednesday. “As we continue to see protests across the country impacting the safety of events of all scales -– and for the safety and security of all participating members and guests including children and families -ȁ...