As Republicans gear up for the big debate in Milwaukee, further west,
California Gov. Gavin Newsom injects himself into the debates raging in
San Francisco. The city’s myriad challenges — from culture war topics to
substance abuse to unaffordable housing to rampant crime — not only pose
governing problems, but political ones as the city reemerges as a
Republican punching bag. Deputy editor Zack Stanton talks with
California Bureau Chief Christopher Cadelago on how Newsom plans to
navigate it. All that and the news you need to know today.

Deputy Editor Zack Stanton interviews California Bureau Chief
Christopher Cadelago.