Press Releases

Governor Brown Announces Appointment
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointment. Malcolm Dougherty, 43, of Fresno, has been appointed director of the California Department of Transportation, where he has served as acting director since 2011 and chief deputy...
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Governor and First Lady Honor Staff Sgt. Andrew T. Brittonmihalo
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Staff Sgt. Andrew T. Brittonmihalo, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on President Obama’s Support of Same-Sex Marriage
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding President Obama's support of same-sex marriage: "Equality before the law is a pillar of American democracy. I applaud President Obama's support for the right of same-sex couples...
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Governor and First Lady Honor Lt. Christopher E. Mosko
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Lt. Christopher E. Mosko, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and...
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Governor and First Lady Honor Spc. Moises J. Gonzalez
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Spc. Moises J. Gonzalez, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and...
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Governor and First Lady Honor Spc. Manuel J. Vasquez
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Spc. Manuel J. Vasquez, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments. Don Dietrich, 54, of Scotts Valley, has been appointed to the 14th District Agricultural Association, Santa Cruz County Fair Board. Dietrich has been a heavy equipment operator at...
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Governor and First Lady Honor Chief Warrant Officer Nicholas S. Johnson
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Chief Warrant Officer Nicholas S. Johnson, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments. Panorea Avdis, 33, of Sacramento, has been appointed chief deputy director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). Avdis has been chief of staff to...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on the Death of Former Legislator Daniel E. Boatwright
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of former legislator Daniel E. Boatwright: "Dan Boatwright was a dedicated legislator, an early proponent of a national balanced budget amendment and a very good...
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