Press Releases
Governor Brown Grants Pardons
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has granted 59 pardons. Individuals who have been convicted of a crime in California may apply to the Governor for a pardon. Those granted pardons all completed their sentences and the majority were...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Gilbert Mendez, 69, of San Jose, has been reappointed to the California World Language Project Advisory Board, where he has served since 2001. Mendez was a Spanish and French...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Gerardo Cornejo, 46, of Carpinteria, has been appointed to the 19th District Agricultural Association, Santa Barbara Fair and Exposition Board of Directors. Cornejo has been...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Brussels Attacks
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following statement regarding today's terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium: "California stands with the people of Belgium on this difficult day and we extend our prayers and condolences to all of those impacted by...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on World Water Day and White House Water Summit
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following statement regarding World Water Day and the White House Water Summit held today: “On World Water Day - as California’s drought stretches on - we’re reminded that no matter where you live, access to water...
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Governor and First Lady Honor Staff Sgt. Louis F. Cardin
SACRAMENTO - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Staff Sgt. Louis F. Cardin, 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 Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Ellen Tauscher, 64, of San Francisco, has been appointed chair of the Governor's Military Council, where she has served as chair since 2013. Tauscher served as undersecretary of...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: John E. Hiber, 56, of Sacramento, has been appointed chief deputy director at the California Department of Housing and Community Development, where he has served as acting chief...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: John Dagorret, 62, of Corning, has been appointed to the 30th District Agricultural Association, Tehama District Fair Board of Directors, where he has served since 2007. Dagorret has...
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Governor Brown Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Andrew Genasci, 38, of Oakdale, has been reappointed to the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley Board of Directors, where he has served since 2014. Genasci has been...
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