Protesters attend a rally to have airline and airport workers considered essential and eligible for a Covid vaccine. Photograph: Étienne Laurent/EPA He was hailed as a national hero in the early months of the pandemic, but Newsom’s job rating has plunged in recent weeks Criticism has come from all sides. Legislators have been divided over his decision to lift regional stay-at-home orders a week after the state surpassed 3m coronavirus cases. Health workers have been dismayed that some of his recent health directives have diverged from established and emerging scientific research. He has bickered with teachers unions and parents...