Press Releases
Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of San Jose Police Officer
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of San Jose Police Department Officer Michael Katherman: “Anne and I extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers mourning the tragic loss...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Orlando Shooting
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following statement regarding the shooting today in Orlando, Florida: "Anne and I were deeply saddened to learn of this absolutely senseless shooting and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their...
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Governor Brown Signs Legislation
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills: • AB 1817 by Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Scotts Valley) - Solid waste: garbage and refuse disposal districts: board of directors. • SB 10 by Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell...
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Governor and First Lady Honor Marine Pfc. John Saini
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Marine Pfc. John Saini, a U.S. serviceman missing from World War II. Last week, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that Marine Pfc....
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Peter Cervinka, 44, of Sacramento, has been appointed chief deputy director at the California Department of Social Services, where he has served as program deputy director for...
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Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that the following bill will become law without his signature: - SB 254 by Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) - Campaign finance: voter instruction. A message can be found here. For full text of the bill,...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Ursula Stuter, 47, of Sacramento, has been appointed deputy administrator of the Veterans Home of California, Yountville. Stuter has served as staff counsel at the California...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of Helen Chavez
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Helen Chavez: “Helen Fabela Chavez, a devoted wife and partner to the late Cesar Chavez, was a powerful and inspiring force in her own right. On behalf of all...
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Governor Brown Signs Legislation
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bill: • AB 1927 by Assemblymember Tom W. Lackey (R-Palmdale) - Criminal procedure: notice to appear. For full text of the bill, visit:...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Rachelle Weir, 46, of Anaheim, has been appointed programs manager for the California Exposition and State Fair. Weir has been exhibit supervisor for the 32nd District Agricultural...
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