"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 -- the ceremony this year will be virtual," the Governor's Office said in a statement.
"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," said Yassar Dahbour, a member of the Sacramento Regional Coalition for Palestinian Rights.
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