Dems jockeying for Newsom endorsement give passing grades on issue that ignited 'poop map' crisis

Democratic candidates for California Governor gave outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom passing grades (B-minus to B) on combating homelessness, while Republicans criticized the evaluations as too lenient, citing worsening homelessness rates despite $20 billion in funding. Newsom has not endorsed a candidate, and the debate highlighted political divisions over the state's homelessness crisis, including references to a 'poop map' showing feces on San Francisco streets.