The California Republican Party is pressing Governor Gavin Newsom to replace members of the state parole board. Party officials say the request follows controversial parole decisions involving violent sex offenders. One man was granted parole after serving about 11 years of a life sentence, while another released under California’s elder parole program is now facing new charges in Placer County. Republicans are circulating a petition urging the governor to step in and deny the parole approvals.
