Newsom punched back at California critics in his final State of the State speech

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state must stand up to Republican President Donald Trump ‘s “assault on our values,” warning democracy is at stake in his final State of the State address Thursday.

The Democratic is eyeing a presidential run in 2028 and is conscious of his legacy as he nears the end of eight years governing the nation’s most populous state. In his speech, he highlighted California’s work fighting homelessness and high health care costs. He...