California Gov. Gavin Newsom has canceled the public capitol's annual Christmas tree lighting, instead opting to host a virtual event amid planned pro-Palestinian protests, according to a report.

SACRAMENTO — California's Capitol Christmas tree was finally lit – with no fanfare – after concerns over a protest led to the cancellation of the annual outdoor event. In past years, the annual ...

THE SCALED BACK PLAN THE CHANGE COMES AS CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY HAVE BEEN THE TARGET OF DEMONSTRATIONS AND SOME OF THOSE DEMONSTRATIONS HAVE TURNED INTO DISRUPTIONS.

CONCERNS RIGHT? YEAH, THAT’S WHAT GAVIN NEWSOM’S OFFICE SAYS. AND YOU CAN SEE THE TREE. IT’S JUST BEHIND ME NOW. BUT IT IS NOT LIT UP. IT IS BLOCKED OFF TO THE PUBLIC. TREE LIGHTING TRADITION DATES ...

SACRAMENTO – Tuesday's planned holiday tree lighting ceremony at the California State Capitol will be virtual this year due to concerns over protests, the governor's office confirmed. The Sacramento ...

California Governor 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 ...