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Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Heres what you need to know as you start your day . . . California Republicans rip Newsom for hypocriticalhighbrow dining excursionGov. Gavin Newsomsextravagant lunch at one ofCaliforniaWine Countrys most exclusive fine-dining establishments has drawn a storm of criticism– and it could wind up costing him more than just the tab. The Democrat has been fending off critics for more than a week after seeming to violate his owncoronavirusrestrictions to celebrate a well-connected friendsbirthday. Hes the one telling people to change theirThanksgiving plans– yet he himself is gathering privately at an expensive restaurant that many Californians cant afford, Republican state Assemblyman James Gallagher told Fox News on Wednesday night. The French Laundry, which offers meals that begin at $350 a plate, hosted Newsom, his wife, and others for a boujie birthday brunch honoring Jason Kinney, a lobbyistand friend of the governor. Also in attendance: theCEO of theCalifornia Medical Association who, like Newsom, should know a thing or two about that states COVID-19 guidelines and that organizations top lobbyist. Newsom recently urged Golden State residents to pop their masks on between bites while eating out. But a diner at another table photographed him at the swanky restaurant without a mask, thensent the photos to FOX 11 in Los Angeles. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON OUR TOP STORY. In other developments:-Officials complain about bar, salon reopenings as Newsom fails to set standards and schools remain closed. -Nebraska ex-bar employee seeks donations after firing over video of maskless Gov. Ricketts: reports. -Louisiana pastor seeks emergency relief from criminal charges after defying ban on large gatherings. -Car flies off highway, goes airborne in Modesto, Calif. , footage reveals. -Tucker Carlson: Gavin Newsoms French Laundry birthday dinner goes