I’m Winston Gieseke, philanthropy and special sections editor for The Desert Sun in Palm Springs, hoping you had a great week. Before we start …
I’m Winston Gieseke, philanthropy and special sections editor for The Desert Sun in Palm Springs, hoping you had a great week. Before we start the weekend, let’s take a look at some of today’s top headlines from here in the Golden State. Have a friend who wants California news delivered to their inbox for free? Let them know they can sign up via this link. Caitlyn Jenner, the former Olympic athlete-turned-transgender activist and reality TV star, has declared her intention to run for California governor in the looming recall race to unseat incumbent Democrat Gavin Newsom. On her website launched Friday, Jenner says: «I’m In! California has been my home for nearly 50 years. I came here because I knew that anyone, regardless of their background or station in life, could turn their dreams into reality. But for the past decade, we have seen the glimmer of the Golden State reduced by one-party rule that places politics over progress and special interests over people. Sacramento needs an honest leader with a clear vision.» Jenner, a longtime Republican, in 2018 executed a political about-face, turning against President Donald Trump as result of his response to LGBTQ rights. «Sadly, I was wrong,» Jenner said. «The reality is that the trans community is being relentlessly attacked by this president… He has made trans people into political pawns as he whips up animus against us in an attempt to energize the most right-wing segment of his party…» However, not everyone is convinced. Equality California slammed Jenner on Twitter Friday over her past support of Trump. «Make no mistake: we can’t wait to elect a #trans governor of California. But @Caitlyn_Jenner spent years telling the #LGBTQ+ community to trust Donald Trump. We saw how that turned out. Now she wants us to trust her? Hard pass.» Here are those who have so far thrown their hat into the race for the California governor spot — if the recall race takes place: On his website, Cox said he «has stepped forward to run for governor because he is deeply concerned about the decisions being made in Sacramento today.
