California governor commutes death sentences for all 548 people on death row

What the coverage says

California Governor Gavin Newsom has altered every death sentence in the state to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. BBC noted that California has historically maintained the largest population of death row inmates in the country. The Guardian reported that the decision impacts more than 500 individuals and prevents future governors from carrying out executions, following a failed execution involving Christa Pike.

Written by HeadlineShine from 3 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.