Since Gavin Newsom's recall vote is pending and I've lived in California and still care about California, let's actually put something into perspective.
French Laundry isn't just one of the most exclusive, expensive restaurants in California - it's one of the most exclusive, expensive restaurants in the world.
While Newsom was making it illegal for people to go to work, not wear masks, and eat indoors in restaurants he was caught eating indoors at a restaurant without a mask, breaking his own rules, and the bill for his meal was probably the size of the monthly rent on a one bedroom apartment in Los Angeles.
Again, another example of rules for thee but not for me (us) as those in leadership impose rules and regulations but side step them altogether themselves and their friends and family.
There is no defense for this person. Throw him out.