Press Releases
Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Deputy
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Deputy Dennis Wallace: “Deputy Wallace gave his life to protect his community. Anne and I extend our heartfelt condolences to his friends,...
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Natural Resources Undersecretary Janelle Beland to Depart, New Undersecretary Appointed
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the appointment of Thomas Gibson as undersecretary of the California Natural Resources Agency, replacing Janelle Beland, who has served in that role since 2011. "Tom has done a tremendous job as general counsel...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Presidential Election and Transition
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement on the 2016 presidential election and the transition to a new administration: "Today we saw the beginning of the transfer of power to the President-elect. While the prerogatives of victory...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Dr. B.J. Davis, 61, of Elk Grove, has been appointed to the State Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Dr. Davis has been an adjunct professor at...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Thuy Mascorro, 43, of Chula Vista, has been appointed administrator of the Veterans Home of California, Chula Vista, where she has served as standards compliance coordinator since...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Paris Climate Agreement Milestone
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following statement as the Paris Climate Agreement comes into force today, less than a year after the global pact was reached at the United Nations' 2015 Climate Conference (COP21): "Today on climate, the world...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of Fresno County Sheriff’s Sergeant
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Fresno County Sheriff’s Sergeant Rod Lucas: “Anne and I extend our deepest sympathies to Sergeant Lucas’ family, friends and colleagues as they mourn this tragic...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Brigid Hanson, 61, of Cameron Park, has been appointed chief of the Office of Labor Relations at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, where she has been...
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Governor and First Lady Honor Chief Petty Officer Jason C. Finan
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Chief Petty Officer Jason C. Finan, 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 the Death of Former Legislator Tom Hayden
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of former legislator Tom Hayden: "Tom took up causes that others avoided. He had a real sense of the underdog and was willing to do battle no matter what the...
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