Event Brief
Newsom’s inaction precedes release of 1974 killer
Filed: May 09, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: California DA criticizes Gov. Newsom after parole decision allowed release of convicted 1974 murder suspect.
WHO: Gov. Gavin Newsom; San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow; Alberto Tamez, Jr.
WHAT: Parole release proceeds after Newsom declines to intervene, drawing criticism from the county DA.
WHEN: May 09, 2026 at 1:26 PM ET
WHERE: San Luis Obispo County, California
WHY: Newsom declined to intervene or reverse the December 2025 parole board decision.
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