"Newsom to Veto California Bill Banning Youth Tackle Football, Citing Parental 'Freedom'"

California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to veto a bill that would ban youth tackle football, citing concerns about health and safety but emphasizing that an outright ban is not the answer. The bill, authored by Democratic Assembly member Kevin McCarty, faced opposition from outraged parents and is the latest in a series of failed attempts to ban tackle football for children under 12 in California. Newsom's decision has been met with relief from parents and signals a need to focus on strengthening safety in youth football while allowing parents to decide which sports are appropriate for their children.