Under Governor Gavin Newsom's leadership, California has seen sharp declines: homelessness surged despite billions spent, housing goals fell far short with median home prices over $874,000, electricity rates nearly double the national average, and high unemployment driving population and business exits. Major fraud scandals have plagued the state, including $33 billion in pandemic unemployment insurance theft and a $23 million homeless services scam, while Newsom's former chief of staff faced corruption indictments.