Newsom says homeless count is way down — here’s what LA streets look like right now
A tent city on Skid Row, Los Angeles January 8, 2026. Ringo Chiu for NY Post
California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his “State of the State” address at the Capitol in Sacramento, marking what is expected to be his final major speech as governor before a likely 2028 presidential run.
The two-term governor aimed to highlight his accomplishments leading the nation’s largest state. In his remarks, he criticized President Donald Trump as a chaotic and lawless leader, celebrated California’s economic strength, and announced a decrease in unsheltered homelessness—a long-standing challenge for his administration. Newsom also emphasized affordability, the state’s climate initiatives, the struggles facing young men, and the anniversary of the Los Angeles fire as an example of effective government response.
At the same time, Newsom faces critics who argue that major issues, including the high cost of living, homelessness, destructive wildfires, and struggling K-12 schools, have worsened under his leadership.
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