SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California spent nearly $19 million for a week’s worth of high security around the state Capitol and other locations because of fears of civil unrest surrounding the inauguration of President Joe Biden.
Just one supporter of departing President Donald Trump was present as Biden took his oath of office.
Gov. Gavin Newsom mobilized 1,000 members of the National Guard to safeguard the Capitol and other vital infrastructure, at a cost of $3.4 million for staffing, fuel and travel.
But the state Department of Finance said Thursday that the bulk was $15.4 million in extra costs for the California Highway Patrol.
