SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 23 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * California to launch first-in-the-nation digital democracy effort to improve public engagement Pilot program to help LA recover and rebuild together LOS ANGELES -- Governor Gavin Newsom today announced California's upcoming launch of a bold, innovative program that will bring Californians together to engage, interact, and share ideas to help shape government services and collectivel  more