
Gov. Gavin Newsom has long sought to make Californians healthier in body and mind, but can he do it?
Over the course of his political career, Newsom has worked to improve access to therapy, facilitate health insurance for more people, substantially boost funding for homeless services and arrange for healthful California produce to reach the plates of people in need. His latest effort could directly affect — and limit — the choices of more than 5 million Californians dependent on food aid.