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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Secure Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 8 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure order protecting federal support for homelessness services
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement after U.S. District Court Judge Mary S. McElroy granted summary judgment in a lawsuit which unlawfully attempted to cap funding for permanent housing projects.
"While the Trump Administration remains committed to making life harder for our most vulnerable Americans, our coalition remains ... Show Full Article PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 8 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure order protecting federal support for homelessness services Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement after U.S. District Court Judge Mary S. McElroy granted summary judgment in a lawsuit which unlawfully attempted to cap funding for permanent housing projects. "While the Trump Administration remains committed to making life harder for our most vulnerable Americans, our coalition remainscommitted to holding the Trump Administration accountable," said Attorney General Neronha. "Those experiencing homelessness are in dire need of support, and slashing funding for permanent housing would have caused tens of thousands of people to lose their homes. We will continue to check this Administration's overreach and to fight for all Americans, especially those who can't fight for themselves."
On July 7, 2026, Attorney General Neronha co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors in filing the lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) arguing that the move would result in tens of thousands of people losing their homes.
On June 1, 2026, HUD sought to implement a cap on funding for permanent housing via a new notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) which set aside $1.3 billion for new projects prioritizing transitional housing, which would have resulted in a de facto cap on permanent housing. In its lawsuit, the coalition argued that CoC-funded permanent housing projects would lose funding, resulting in the evictions of tens of thousands of people, with states and local governments left to pick up the pieces.
In her decision, Judge McElroy determined that HUD violated the McKinney-Vento Act's requirement that it engage in notice and comment rulemaking before creating new incentives for anything other than permanent housing projects, and that a $1.3 billion set aside for new projects prioritizing transitional housing is such an incentive. She then vacated the NOFO in its entirety.
In June 2026, a coalition of states won a separate case against HUD in federal court in Rhode Island regarding the agency's decision last year to impose illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding for the Continuum of Care (CoC) program, which supports housing and other services for people experiencing housing instability or homelessness. Congress has prioritized stability in the way the funds are allocated, and the vast majority of CoC funds have traditionally supported permanent housing and similarly successful projects.
Joining Attorney General Neronha in filing the lawsuit were the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia, as well as the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
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Original text here: https://riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-coalition-secure-order-protecting-federal-support
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure order protecting federal support for homelessness services
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement after U.S. District Court Judge Mary S. McElroy granted summary judgment in a lawsuit which unlawfully attempted to cap funding for permanent housing projects.
"While the Trump Administration remains committed to making life harder for our most vulnerable Americans, our coalition remains ... Show Full Article PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 8 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure order protecting federal support for homelessness services Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement after U.S. District Court Judge Mary S. McElroy granted summary judgment in a lawsuit which unlawfully attempted to cap funding for permanent housing projects. "While the Trump Administration remains committed to making life harder for our most vulnerable Americans, our coalition remainscommitted to holding the Trump Administration accountable," said Attorney General Neronha. "Those experiencing homelessness are in dire need of support, and slashing funding for permanent housing would have caused tens of thousands of people to lose their homes. We will continue to check this Administration's overreach and to fight for all Americans, especially those who can't fight for themselves."
On July 7, 2026, Attorney General Neronha co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors in filing the lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) arguing that the move would result in tens of thousands of people losing their homes.
On June 1, 2026, HUD sought to implement a cap on funding for permanent housing via a new notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) which set aside $1.3 billion for new projects prioritizing transitional housing, which would have resulted in a de facto cap on permanent housing. In its lawsuit, the coalition argued that CoC-funded permanent housing projects would lose funding, resulting in the evictions of tens of thousands of people, with states and local governments left to pick up the pieces.
In her decision, Judge McElroy determined that HUD violated the McKinney-Vento Act's requirement that it engage in notice and comment rulemaking before creating new incentives for anything other than permanent housing projects, and that a $1.3 billion set aside for new projects prioritizing transitional housing is such an incentive. She then vacated the NOFO in its entirety.
In June 2026, a coalition of states won a separate case against HUD in federal court in Rhode Island regarding the agency's decision last year to impose illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding for the Continuum of Care (CoC) program, which supports housing and other services for people experiencing housing instability or homelessness. Congress has prioritized stability in the way the funds are allocated, and the vast majority of CoC funds have traditionally supported permanent housing and similarly successful projects.
Joining Attorney General Neronha in filing the lawsuit were the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia, as well as the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
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Original text here: https://riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-coalition-secure-order-protecting-federal-support
Hawaii Health Dept. Issues Notices of Violation and Administrative Fines to Island Smoke and Vape for Refusing to Allow Lawful Inspection
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 8 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release:
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DOH ISSUES NOTICES OF VIOLATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE FINES TO ISLAND SMOKE AND VAPE FOR REFUSING TO ALLOW LAWFUL INSPECTION
The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH), Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation (OMCCR) issued two notices of violation and orders (NOVO) to registered manufactured hemp product retailer Island Smoke and Vape, located at 505 Avocado St. in Wahiawa, for refusing to permit inspections authorized by Hawaii law.
Refusals of Lawful Inspections Lead to Administrative Penalties
* ... Show Full Article HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 8 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * DOH ISSUES NOTICES OF VIOLATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE FINES TO ISLAND SMOKE AND VAPE FOR REFUSING TO ALLOW LAWFUL INSPECTION The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH), Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation (OMCCR) issued two notices of violation and orders (NOVO) to registered manufactured hemp product retailer Island Smoke and Vape, located at 505 Avocado St. in Wahiawa, for refusing to permit inspections authorized by Hawaii law. Refusals of Lawful Inspections Lead to Administrative Penalties *On July 28, 2026, OMCCR attempted to conduct an inspection at Island Smoke and Vape after receiving a complaint alleging the sale of prohibited hemp products. Representatives explained the purpose of their visit and requested access to inspect the facility for compliance as authorized by Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Sec.328G-11 and interim Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Sec.11-37-80(a). The business denied reasonable access to areas necessary to conduct the inspection.
* On Aug. 3, 2026, OMCCR issued a NOVO to Island Smoke and Vape and assessed an administrative fine of $3,000 for refusal to permit a lawful inspection.
* While serving the first NOVO on Aug. 3, 2026, OMCCR again requested access to complete the inspection. The business again refused to permit the inspection and prohibited inspectors from documenting the inspection attempt through photographs or video.
* On Aug. 6, 2026, OMCCR issued a second NOVO to Island Smoke and Vape, assessing an additional $10,000 administrative penalty for continued refusal to permit a lawful inspection.
Island Smoke and Vape is entitled to due process and has the right to request an administrative hearing to contest the alleged violations, the factual basis for the NOVOs and any assessed penalties.
Why Inspections Matter: Protecting Public Health
Inspections are a cornerstone of Hawaii's public health protections for manufactured hemp products. The Legislature authorized OMCCR to inspect hemp businesses so the department can verify compliance with Hawaii's hemp laws and regulations and to ensure hemp products sold to consumers meet established health and safety standards.
These inspections allow the department to investigate complaints, identify and correct deficiencies early and prevent potential risks to consumers before they escalate. When a business refuses a lawful inspection, it directly undermines the department's ability to safeguard the public and enforce Hawaii's health and safety laws. Such refusal is a serious violation.
The administrative penalties assessed in this matter are based on the repeated refusal to permit lawful inspections and not on any determination or assumption that the business was selling unlawful products.
DOH Commitment to Fair and Consistent Enforcement
The DOH is committed to administering Hawaii's hemp laws fairly, consistently and transparently. The department investigates complaints, conducts inspections, provides compliance assistance and takes enforcement action when necessary to protect public health.
Registration is required for businesses that sell or distribute manufactured hemp products in Hawaii. Businesses selling hemp products without the required registration remain subject to applicable state laws and may face inspections, investigations, cease and desist orders, fines up to $10,000 for each offense, embargo and seizure and destruction of hemp products by the DOH. Enforcement actions may also be taken by the Department of Attorney General, the Department of Law Enforcement, or county police, as authorized by law. Repeat or serious violations may also result in criminal penalties.
Filing a Complaint
Complaints regarding the sale of non-compliant hemp products can be submitted online at https://health.hawaii.gov/hempprogram/ or by emailing doh.hemp@doh.hawaii.gov. Complainants can choose to remain anonymous.
Resources
Businesses and consumers with questions are encouraged to contact OMCCR for assistance.
Registration information, educational materials, compliance guidance, frequently asked questions and additional resources are available at https://health.hawaii.gov/hempprogram/.
OMCCR staff are available to answer questions and assist businesses with registration and compliance requirements.
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Original text here: https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/doh-issues-notices-of-violation-and-administrative-fines-to-island-smoke-and-vape-for-refusing-to-allow-lawful-inspection/
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DOH ISSUES NOTICES OF VIOLATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE FINES TO ISLAND SMOKE AND VAPE FOR REFUSING TO ALLOW LAWFUL INSPECTION
The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH), Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation (OMCCR) issued two notices of violation and orders (NOVO) to registered manufactured hemp product retailer Island Smoke and Vape, located at 505 Avocado St. in Wahiawa, for refusing to permit inspections authorized by Hawaii law.
Refusals of Lawful Inspections Lead to Administrative Penalties
* ... Show Full Article HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 8 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * DOH ISSUES NOTICES OF VIOLATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE FINES TO ISLAND SMOKE AND VAPE FOR REFUSING TO ALLOW LAWFUL INSPECTION The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH), Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation (OMCCR) issued two notices of violation and orders (NOVO) to registered manufactured hemp product retailer Island Smoke and Vape, located at 505 Avocado St. in Wahiawa, for refusing to permit inspections authorized by Hawaii law. Refusals of Lawful Inspections Lead to Administrative Penalties *On July 28, 2026, OMCCR attempted to conduct an inspection at Island Smoke and Vape after receiving a complaint alleging the sale of prohibited hemp products. Representatives explained the purpose of their visit and requested access to inspect the facility for compliance as authorized by Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Sec.328G-11 and interim Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Sec.11-37-80(a). The business denied reasonable access to areas necessary to conduct the inspection.
* On Aug. 3, 2026, OMCCR issued a NOVO to Island Smoke and Vape and assessed an administrative fine of $3,000 for refusal to permit a lawful inspection.
* While serving the first NOVO on Aug. 3, 2026, OMCCR again requested access to complete the inspection. The business again refused to permit the inspection and prohibited inspectors from documenting the inspection attempt through photographs or video.
* On Aug. 6, 2026, OMCCR issued a second NOVO to Island Smoke and Vape, assessing an additional $10,000 administrative penalty for continued refusal to permit a lawful inspection.
Island Smoke and Vape is entitled to due process and has the right to request an administrative hearing to contest the alleged violations, the factual basis for the NOVOs and any assessed penalties.
Why Inspections Matter: Protecting Public Health
Inspections are a cornerstone of Hawaii's public health protections for manufactured hemp products. The Legislature authorized OMCCR to inspect hemp businesses so the department can verify compliance with Hawaii's hemp laws and regulations and to ensure hemp products sold to consumers meet established health and safety standards.
These inspections allow the department to investigate complaints, identify and correct deficiencies early and prevent potential risks to consumers before they escalate. When a business refuses a lawful inspection, it directly undermines the department's ability to safeguard the public and enforce Hawaii's health and safety laws. Such refusal is a serious violation.
The administrative penalties assessed in this matter are based on the repeated refusal to permit lawful inspections and not on any determination or assumption that the business was selling unlawful products.
DOH Commitment to Fair and Consistent Enforcement
The DOH is committed to administering Hawaii's hemp laws fairly, consistently and transparently. The department investigates complaints, conducts inspections, provides compliance assistance and takes enforcement action when necessary to protect public health.
Registration is required for businesses that sell or distribute manufactured hemp products in Hawaii. Businesses selling hemp products without the required registration remain subject to applicable state laws and may face inspections, investigations, cease and desist orders, fines up to $10,000 for each offense, embargo and seizure and destruction of hemp products by the DOH. Enforcement actions may also be taken by the Department of Attorney General, the Department of Law Enforcement, or county police, as authorized by law. Repeat or serious violations may also result in criminal penalties.
Filing a Complaint
Complaints regarding the sale of non-compliant hemp products can be submitted online at https://health.hawaii.gov/hempprogram/ or by emailing doh.hemp@doh.hawaii.gov. Complainants can choose to remain anonymous.
Resources
Businesses and consumers with questions are encouraged to contact OMCCR for assistance.
Registration information, educational materials, compliance guidance, frequently asked questions and additional resources are available at https://health.hawaii.gov/hempprogram/.
OMCCR staff are available to answer questions and assist businesses with registration and compliance requirements.
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Original text here: https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/doh-issues-notices-of-violation-and-administrative-fines-to-island-smoke-and-vape-for-refusing-to-allow-lawful-inspection/
Ga. Gov. Kemp: Siemens Plans 1,400+ New Jobs in Jackson County
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Gov. Kemp: Siemens Plans 1,400+ New Jobs in Jackson County
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Siemens is planning to create more than 1,400 jobs at its new advanced manufacturing facility in Pendergrass over the next three years. The project represents at least $185 million in investment in Jackson County, pending final approvals.
"For 140 years, Siemens has been a valued part of Georgia's business community, and this latest investment decision is another testament to ... Show Full Article ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp: Siemens Plans 1,400+ New Jobs in Jackson County Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Siemens is planning to create more than 1,400 jobs at its new advanced manufacturing facility in Pendergrass over the next three years. The project represents at least $185 million in investment in Jackson County, pending final approvals. "For 140 years, Siemens has been a valued part of Georgia's business community, and this latest investment decision is another testament tothe strong economic partnership between our state and Germany," said Governor Brian P. Kemp. "We are proud to support this next chapter of growth and look forward to the impact of these quality jobs on the Pendergrass community and the surrounding area."
Siemens is a global technology company and a leader in electrification, automation, and industrial software. Siemens currently supports over 1,700 employees across two manufacturing facilities and six offices in the state, including Siemens' Peachtree Corners Electrical Products facility.
"Georgia was a natural choice for our next manufacturing investment. The state offers a strong business environment, access to a highly skilled workforce, and close proximity to our existing operations and supply chain network across the Southeast," said Barry Powell, North America President of the Siemens Electrical Products business unit. "Building this facility strengthens our ability to serve customers more efficiently while expanding advanced manufacturing capacity in a region that is already home to many of the technicians, suppliers, and industry expertise that support our business."
Siemens' new approximately 550,000-square-foot facility will produce low-voltage electrical components and be located at 580 Raco Parkway near Pendergrass, pending final approvals. Buildout of the facility is expected to begin this November, with plans to begin hiring for engineering, fabrication, assembly, and testing roles in 2027. To learn more about Siemens, including where interested individuals can apply for jobs, visit www.siemens.com/en-us/company/jobs.
"Jackson County, a state leader in economic development, is pleased to welcome the global leader Siemens and their advanced manufacturing facility to our community," said Chairman Marty Clark, Jackson County Board of Commissioners. "Siemens' investment will create high-quality jobs, expand our manufacturing base, strengthen workforce opportunities, and support the county's long-term goals of sustainable economic growth and increased prosperity for our residents."
Assistant Director of Statewide Projects Elizabeth McLean represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development's (GDEcD) Global Commerce team on this competitive project in partnership with the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce, Jackson County Industrial Development Authority, Georgia Power, and Georgia Quick Start.
"At the forefront of innovation and a key partner for transportation and other technology solutions, Siemens has played an important role in Georgia's advanced industries for decades," said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. "Our 2025 visit to Siemens' headquarters in Munich marked another important step in the relationship we have built over many years through regular engagement with the company's leadership, both in Germany and here in Georgia. We are proud to celebrate this milestone with Siemens and our partners in Jackson County. We look forward to building on our longstanding partnership as Siemens continues to innovate, invest, and grow in Georgia."
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About Siemens
Siemens Corporation is a U.S. subsidiary of Siemens AG, a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. The company's purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI - including generative AI - to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
In fiscal year 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group USA generated revenue of $24.427 billion with 25 manufacturing sites across the U.S. and more than 50,000 employees serving customers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
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Original text here: https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-08-07/gov-kemp-siemens-plans-1400-new-jobs-jackson-county
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Gov. Kemp: Siemens Plans 1,400+ New Jobs in Jackson County
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Siemens is planning to create more than 1,400 jobs at its new advanced manufacturing facility in Pendergrass over the next three years. The project represents at least $185 million in investment in Jackson County, pending final approvals.
"For 140 years, Siemens has been a valued part of Georgia's business community, and this latest investment decision is another testament to ... Show Full Article ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp: Siemens Plans 1,400+ New Jobs in Jackson County Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Siemens is planning to create more than 1,400 jobs at its new advanced manufacturing facility in Pendergrass over the next three years. The project represents at least $185 million in investment in Jackson County, pending final approvals. "For 140 years, Siemens has been a valued part of Georgia's business community, and this latest investment decision is another testament tothe strong economic partnership between our state and Germany," said Governor Brian P. Kemp. "We are proud to support this next chapter of growth and look forward to the impact of these quality jobs on the Pendergrass community and the surrounding area."
Siemens is a global technology company and a leader in electrification, automation, and industrial software. Siemens currently supports over 1,700 employees across two manufacturing facilities and six offices in the state, including Siemens' Peachtree Corners Electrical Products facility.
"Georgia was a natural choice for our next manufacturing investment. The state offers a strong business environment, access to a highly skilled workforce, and close proximity to our existing operations and supply chain network across the Southeast," said Barry Powell, North America President of the Siemens Electrical Products business unit. "Building this facility strengthens our ability to serve customers more efficiently while expanding advanced manufacturing capacity in a region that is already home to many of the technicians, suppliers, and industry expertise that support our business."
Siemens' new approximately 550,000-square-foot facility will produce low-voltage electrical components and be located at 580 Raco Parkway near Pendergrass, pending final approvals. Buildout of the facility is expected to begin this November, with plans to begin hiring for engineering, fabrication, assembly, and testing roles in 2027. To learn more about Siemens, including where interested individuals can apply for jobs, visit www.siemens.com/en-us/company/jobs.
"Jackson County, a state leader in economic development, is pleased to welcome the global leader Siemens and their advanced manufacturing facility to our community," said Chairman Marty Clark, Jackson County Board of Commissioners. "Siemens' investment will create high-quality jobs, expand our manufacturing base, strengthen workforce opportunities, and support the county's long-term goals of sustainable economic growth and increased prosperity for our residents."
Assistant Director of Statewide Projects Elizabeth McLean represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development's (GDEcD) Global Commerce team on this competitive project in partnership with the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce, Jackson County Industrial Development Authority, Georgia Power, and Georgia Quick Start.
"At the forefront of innovation and a key partner for transportation and other technology solutions, Siemens has played an important role in Georgia's advanced industries for decades," said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. "Our 2025 visit to Siemens' headquarters in Munich marked another important step in the relationship we have built over many years through regular engagement with the company's leadership, both in Germany and here in Georgia. We are proud to celebrate this milestone with Siemens and our partners in Jackson County. We look forward to building on our longstanding partnership as Siemens continues to innovate, invest, and grow in Georgia."
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About Siemens
Siemens Corporation is a U.S. subsidiary of Siemens AG, a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. The company's purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI - including generative AI - to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
In fiscal year 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group USA generated revenue of $24.427 billion with 25 manufacturing sites across the U.S. and more than 50,000 employees serving customers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
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Original text here: https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-08-07/gov-kemp-siemens-plans-1400-new-jobs-jackson-county
Calif. Gov. Newsom Honors Commitment to Wildlife Protection and Public Safety With 36 New Law Enforcement Officers
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Governor Newsom honors commitment to wildlife protection and public safety with 36 new law enforcement officers
What you need to know: This week, 36 new state wildlife officers graduated and will soon begin serving in communities across California, helping protect the state's natural resources and strengthen public safety.
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Governor Gavin Newsom today celebrated the graduation of 36 new wildlife officers, marking an important milestone in strengthening California's effort ... Show Full Article SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom honors commitment to wildlife protection and public safety with 36 new law enforcement officers What you need to know: This week, 36 new state wildlife officers graduated and will soon begin serving in communities across California, helping protect the state's natural resources and strengthen public safety. - Governor Gavin Newsom today celebrated the graduation of 36 new wildlife officers, marking an important milestone in strengthening California's effortto protect its natural resources and keep communities safe.
During a ceremony yesterday in Paradise, Butte County, the graduates were sworn in, pinned with their badges, and welcomed into the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Law Enforcement Division. Following field training, the new officers will begin serving in communities throughout California, supporting the state's mission to protect the state's fish and wildlife resources in the most biologically diverse state in the nation while carrying out a broad range of public safety responsibilities.
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California's wildlife officers play a critical role in protecting our natural resources, supporting safe access to our public lands and waterways, and serving communities across the state. These 36 new officers are joining a proud tradition of public service, and their commitment will help protect California's incredible natural heritage while ensuring communities can safely enjoy the state's diverse landscapes.
- Governor Gavin Newsom
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"Graduation day is always special for our division," said CDFW Deputy Director and Chief of Law Enforcement Nathaniel Arnold. "Each new officer represents a commitment to protecting California's natural resources and ensuring the safety of the people who enjoy them. I am extremely proud of this class and excited to see them begin their careers."
CDFW's Wildlife Officer Academy is certified by California's Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), ensuring every recruit receives the same rigorous training expected of law enforcement agencies across the state. Since partnering with Butte College in 2008, CDFW has trained wildlife officers at the college's modern POST-certified facility, drawing on nearly 50 years of law enforcement training expertise.
This year's graduating class includes one officer continuing a family tradition of service, following in the footsteps of their mother, now retired, who graduated from CDFW's Wildlife Officer Academy in 1990. She began her career in the Rio Vista District, where the new officer will now start their first patrol assignment.
After completing 1,254 hours of academy instruction, the graduates will enter the POST-mandated Field Training Program, working alongside experienced officers to gain hands-on experience responding to real-world situations. Once they complete field training, they will begin solo patrol assignments in districts throughout California.
The 36 graduates will join approximately 450 wildlife officers already serving communities across California. Together, they carry out a wide range of public safety and natural resource protection responsibilities, including general patrol, marine enforcement, petroleum spill response, investigations, cannabis enforcement, and other specialized assignments. From responding to emergencies to enforcing California's fish and wildlife laws, wildlife officers serve in a variety of roles every day to protect California's people, wildlife, and natural resources. Their work includes rescuing injured and orphaned wildlife, investigating poaching and other wildlife crimes, and responding to wildlife emergencies that protect animals and the public.
CDFW continues to recruit the next generation of wildlife officers. Individuals interested in a career protecting California's fish, wildlife, and natural resources can learn more at wildlife.ca.gov/Enforcement.
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Original text here: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/07/governor-newsom-honors-commitment-to-wildlife-protection-and-public-safety-with-36-new-law-enforcement-officers/
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Governor Newsom honors commitment to wildlife protection and public safety with 36 new law enforcement officers
What you need to know: This week, 36 new state wildlife officers graduated and will soon begin serving in communities across California, helping protect the state's natural resources and strengthen public safety.
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Governor Gavin Newsom today celebrated the graduation of 36 new wildlife officers, marking an important milestone in strengthening California's effort ... Show Full Article SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom honors commitment to wildlife protection and public safety with 36 new law enforcement officers What you need to know: This week, 36 new state wildlife officers graduated and will soon begin serving in communities across California, helping protect the state's natural resources and strengthen public safety. - Governor Gavin Newsom today celebrated the graduation of 36 new wildlife officers, marking an important milestone in strengthening California's effortto protect its natural resources and keep communities safe.
During a ceremony yesterday in Paradise, Butte County, the graduates were sworn in, pinned with their badges, and welcomed into the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Law Enforcement Division. Following field training, the new officers will begin serving in communities throughout California, supporting the state's mission to protect the state's fish and wildlife resources in the most biologically diverse state in the nation while carrying out a broad range of public safety responsibilities.
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California's wildlife officers play a critical role in protecting our natural resources, supporting safe access to our public lands and waterways, and serving communities across the state. These 36 new officers are joining a proud tradition of public service, and their commitment will help protect California's incredible natural heritage while ensuring communities can safely enjoy the state's diverse landscapes.
- Governor Gavin Newsom
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"Graduation day is always special for our division," said CDFW Deputy Director and Chief of Law Enforcement Nathaniel Arnold. "Each new officer represents a commitment to protecting California's natural resources and ensuring the safety of the people who enjoy them. I am extremely proud of this class and excited to see them begin their careers."
CDFW's Wildlife Officer Academy is certified by California's Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), ensuring every recruit receives the same rigorous training expected of law enforcement agencies across the state. Since partnering with Butte College in 2008, CDFW has trained wildlife officers at the college's modern POST-certified facility, drawing on nearly 50 years of law enforcement training expertise.
This year's graduating class includes one officer continuing a family tradition of service, following in the footsteps of their mother, now retired, who graduated from CDFW's Wildlife Officer Academy in 1990. She began her career in the Rio Vista District, where the new officer will now start their first patrol assignment.
After completing 1,254 hours of academy instruction, the graduates will enter the POST-mandated Field Training Program, working alongside experienced officers to gain hands-on experience responding to real-world situations. Once they complete field training, they will begin solo patrol assignments in districts throughout California.
The 36 graduates will join approximately 450 wildlife officers already serving communities across California. Together, they carry out a wide range of public safety and natural resource protection responsibilities, including general patrol, marine enforcement, petroleum spill response, investigations, cannabis enforcement, and other specialized assignments. From responding to emergencies to enforcing California's fish and wildlife laws, wildlife officers serve in a variety of roles every day to protect California's people, wildlife, and natural resources. Their work includes rescuing injured and orphaned wildlife, investigating poaching and other wildlife crimes, and responding to wildlife emergencies that protect animals and the public.
CDFW continues to recruit the next generation of wildlife officers. Individuals interested in a career protecting California's fish, wildlife, and natural resources can learn more at wildlife.ca.gov/Enforcement.
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Original text here: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/07/governor-newsom-honors-commitment-to-wildlife-protection-and-public-safety-with-36-new-law-enforcement-officers/
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Judicial Appointments on Aug. 7, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments
Governor Gavin Newsom announced his nomination of eight Court of Appeal Justices: Justice Rashida Adams, to the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Three; Judge Denise Hippach to the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Six; David Sapp to the Third District Court of Appeal; Judge Lauri Damrell to the Third District Court of Appeal; Judge Marsha Amin to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One; Judge Lisa ... Show Full Article SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments Governor Gavin Newsom announced his nomination of eight Court of Appeal Justices: Justice Rashida Adams, to the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Three; Judge Denise Hippach to the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Six; David Sapp to the Third District Court of Appeal; Judge Lauri Damrell to the Third District Court of Appeal; Judge Marsha Amin to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One; Judge LisaRodriguez to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One; Judge Juliet Macaulay to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three; Judge Frederick Chung to the Sixth District Court of Appeal.
The Governor also announced his appointment of nine Superior Court Judges: four in Los Angeles County, one in Riverside County, two in San Diego County, one interim appointment in Sonoma County, and one interim appointment in San Francisco County.
Second District Court of Appeal, Division Three
Rashida Adams, of Los Angeles County, has been nominated to serve as Presiding Justice in the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Three. Adams has served as an Associate Justice for the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Three since 2023. Adams served as a Judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court from 2017 to 2023. She served as a Senior Appellate Court Attorney at the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Eight from 2008 to 2017. Adams was an Attorney at Caldwell Leslie & Proctor from 2005 to 2007. She worked as an Attorney at Bernabei & Katz from 2001 to 2005. Adams received a Juris Doctor degree from Yale Law School. This position requires confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, which consists of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Senior Presiding Justice Francis Rothschild. If confirmed, she will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Lee Edmon, and Adams's appointment to a term beginning January 4, 2027 will be subject to voter confirmation during the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Adams is a Democrat.
Second District Court of Appeal, Division Six
Denise Hippach, of San Luis Obispo County, has been nominated to serve as an Associate Justice in the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Six. Hippach has served as a Judge in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court since 2022. She served as a Senior Deputy County Counsel at the Santa Barbara County Counsel's Office from 2018 to 2022. Hippach served as a Deputy Attorney General at the Idaho Attorney General's Office from 2015 to 2018. She served as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at the Canyon County Prosecutor's Office from 2016 to 2018. Hippach served as a Panel Attorney at the California Court of Appeal, Court-Appointed Counsel Program from 2014 to 2018. She served as a Deputy County Counsel at the Los Angeles County Counsel's Office from 2008 to 2014. Hippach served as a Deputy District Attorney at the Riverside County District Attorney's Office from 2004 to 2006. Hippach received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the elevation of Justice Tari Cody to Presiding Justice. This position requires confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, which consists of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Senior Presiding Justice Francis Rothschild. Hippach is a Democrat.
Third District Court of Appeal
David Sapp, of Napa County, has been nominated to serve as an Associate Justice in the Third District Court of Appeal. Sapp has served in multiple roles at the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom including as the Legal Affairs Secretary since 2022, as the Chief Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary from 2021 to 2022, and as a Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary from 2019 to 2021. He served as Deputy Policy Director & Assistant Legal Counsel at the California State Board of Education from 2016 to 2019. Sapp worked at the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Southern California as Director of Education Advocacy from 2014 to 2016 and as Staff Attorney from 2009 to 2014. He served as a Law Clerk at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals from 2008 to 2009. He worked as a Skadden Fellow and Staff Attorney at the Advocates for Children's Services, Legal Aid of North Carolina from 2006 to 2008. Sapp served as a Law Clerk in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama from 2005 to 2006. Sapp received a Juris Doctor degree from Stanford Law School. This position requires confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, which consists of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Senior Presiding Justice Laurie Earl. If confirmed, Sapp will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Ronald Robie after Justice Robie completes his term of office on January 4, 2027, and Sapp's appointment to a term beginning January 4, 2027 will be subject to voter confirmation during the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Sapp is a Democrat.
Lauri Damrell, of Sacramento County, has been nominated to serve as an Associate Justice in the Third District Court of Appeal. Damrell has served as a Judge in the Sacramento County Superior Court since 2018. She has worked as an Adjunct Professor at Lincoln Law School since 2022 and as a visiting lecturer at the University of California, Davis since 2019. Damrell worked in several roles at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe including as Partner from 2016 to 2018 and as Associate from 2006 to 2016. She served as Deputy District Attorney at the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office in 2014. Damrell served as a Law Clerk in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California from 2005 to 2006. Darmrell received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Davis School of Law. This position requires confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, which consists of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Senior Presiding Justice Lauri Earl. If confirmed, she will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Elena J. Duarte, and Damrell's appointment to a term beginning January 4, 2027 will be subject to voter confirmation during the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Damrell is registered as No Party Preference.
Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One
Marsha Amin, of San Diego County, has been nominated to serve as an Associate Justice in the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One. Amin has served as a Judge in the San Diego County Superior Court since 2023. She served as Managing Attorney at the Fourth District Court of Appeal from 2018 to 2023 and served as Senior Attorney from 2011 to 2018. She was a Litigation Attorney at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch from 2006 to 2010. Amin worked as a Law Clerk in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California from 2005 to 2006. Amin received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the death of Justice Joan Irion. This position requires confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, which consists of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Senior Presiding Justice Manuel Ramirez. Amin is a Democrat.
Lisa Rodriguez, of San Diego County, has been nominated to serve as an Associate Justice in the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One. Rodriguez has served as a Judge in the San Diego County Superior Court since 2015. She has worked as an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Diego School of Law since 2014. Rodriguez served as a Deputy District Attorney at the San Diego County District Attorney's Office from 1998 to 2015. She served as a Deputy City Attorney at the San Diego City Attorney's Office from 1996 to 1998. Rodriguez received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. This position requires confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, which consists of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Senior Presiding Justice Manuel Ramirez. If confirmed, Rodriguez will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Terry B. O'Rourke after Justice O'Rourke completes his term of office on January 4, 2027, and Rodriguez's appointment to a term beginning January 4, 2027 will be subject to voter confirmation during the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Rodriguez is a Democrat.
Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three
Juliet Macaulay, of Orange County, has been nominated to serve as an Associate Justice in the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three. Macaulay has served as a Judge in the Orange County Superior Court since 2022. She held various roles at the California Department of Social Services including as Chief Administrative Law Judge from 2020 to 2022, Presiding Administrative Law Judge from 2016 to 2020, and Administrative Law Judge from 2012 to 2016. Macaulay held various roles at the California Board of Parole Hearings including as a Commissioner in 2011 and a Deputy Commissioner from 2004 to 2011. She was a Sole Practitioner at the Law Offices of Juliet Macaulay from 1997 to 2004. Macaulay received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Ibadan. This position requires confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, which consists of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Senior Presiding Justice Manuel Ramirez. If confirmed, she will fill the vacancy created by the elevation of Justice Joanne Motoike to Presiding Justice, and Macaulay's appointment to a term beginning January 4, 2027 will be subject to voter confirmation during the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Macaulay is a Democrat.
Sixth District Court of Appeal
Frederick Chung, of Santa Clara County, has been nominated to serve as an Associate Justice in the Sixth District Court of Appeal. Chung has served as a Judge in the Santa Clara County Superior Court since 2018. He worked as a Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher from 2003 to 2018. Chung worked as an Associate at Morrison & Foerster from 1996 to 2003. He served as a Law Clerk in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit from 1995 to 1996. Chung received a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School. This position requires confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, which consists of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Senior Presiding Justice Mary Greenwood. If confirmed, Chung will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Adrienne Grover after Justice Grover completes her term of office on January 4, 2027, and Chung's appointment to a term beginning January 4, 2027 will be subject to voter confirmation during the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Chung is a Democrat.
The compensation for each of these positions is $280,052.
Los Angeles Superior Court
Justin Ford, of Los Angeles County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Ford has served as Deputy District Attorney at the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office since 2014. He worked as an Associate at Katten Muchin Rosenman from 2011 to 2014. Ford worked as an Associate at O'Melveny & Myers from 2007 to 2011. Ford received a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University. He fills the vacancy created by the death of Judge William C. Ryan. Ford is a Democrat.
Erin Murphy, of Ventura County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Murphy has served as Supervising Trial Attorney at the Office of the Federal Public Defender since 2024, and as a Trial Attorney since 2018. Murphy has worked as an Adjunct Professor at Loyola Law School since 2022. She worked as a Law Clerk in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit from 2017 to 2018. Murphy held various roles at Lightfoot Steingard & Sadowsky including as an Associate from 2012 to 2017 and as a Law Clerk from 2011 to 2012. Murphy received a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Robert C. Vanderet. Murphy is a Democrat.
Wilson Park, of Los Angeles County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Park has served as an Assistant United States Attorney at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California since 2012. He served as a Law Clerk in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California from 2010 to 2012. Park worked as an Associate at the Bernheim Law Firm from 2009 to 2010. He was an Associate at Schiff Hardin from 2005 to 2009. Park received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California College of Law, San Francisco. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge James D. Otto. Park is a Democrat.
Maricela Segura, of Los Angeles County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Segura has worked in various roles for the Federal Trade Commission, including as Regional Director in the Los Angeles office since 2019 and as an attorney since 2008. Segura worked as an Associate at Sidley Austin from 2003 to 2008. She was a Law Clerk at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals from 2002 to 2003. Segura received a Juris Doctor degree at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Warren M. Kato. Segura is a Democrat.
Riverside Superior Court
Timothy Mulhere, of Orange County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Riverside County Superior Court. Mulhere has served as Deputy District Attorney at the Riverside County District Attorney's Office since 2016 and from 2007 to 2009. Mulhere served as Deputy District Attorney at the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office from 2012 to 2016. He worked as an Associate at Wallin & Klarich Criminal Defense Firm from 2009 to 2012. He received a Juris Doctor degree from Whittier College School of Law. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Susanne S. Cho. Mulhere is a Libertarian.
San Diego Superior Court
Crystal Salumbides, of San Diego County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the San Diego County Superior Court. Salumbides has served as a Commissioner at the San Diego County Superior Court since 2025. She served as a Deputy Public Defender at the San Diego County Public Defender's Office from 2013 to 2025. Salumbides received a Juris Doctor degree from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Joel R. Wohlfeil. Salumbides is a Democrat.
Brigid Campo, of San Diego County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the San Diego County Superior Court. Campo has served as a Commissioner at the San Diego County Superior Court since 2023. She was an Administrative Law Judge at the California Department of Social Services in 2023. Campo served as a Research Attorney at the San Diego County Superior Court from 2019 to 2023. She was Of Counsel at Ashworth, Blanchet & Christenson from 2018 to 2019. She worked as an Associate at the Law and Mediation Offices of Klueck & Hoppes from 2014 to 2018. Campo worked as a Sole Practitioner at the Law Offices of Brigid Campo from 2011 to 2014. She served as a Deputy District Attorney at the Santa Barbara District Attorney's Office in 2011. Campo received a Juris Doctor degree from Santa Barbara College of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Daniel G. Lamborn. Campo is a Democrat.
Sonoma Superior Court
David Kim, of Sonoma County, has been appointed to serve in an interim appointment in the Sonoma County Superior Court. Kim has served as a Commissioner at the Sonoma County Superior Court since 2023. He served as a Deputy District Attorney at the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office from 2016 to 2023. He was the owner of Kim Law Offices from 2010 to 2016. He served as an Assistant State's Attorney at the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office from 2007 to 2010. He worked as an Associate at Metrou & Associates from 2006 to 2007. Kim received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Kenneth Gnoss. Kim is a Democrat.
San Francisco Superior Court
Phoebe Maffei, of San Francisco County, has been appointed to serve in an interim appointment in the San Francisco County Superior Court. She has served as an Assistant District Attorney at the San Francisco District Attorney's Office since 2010. Maffei received a Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Gerardo Sandoval. Maffei is a Democrat.
The compensation for each of these positions is $244,727.
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Original text here: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/07/governor-newsom-announces-judicial-appointments-4/
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Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments
Governor Gavin Newsom announced his nomination of eight Court of Appeal Justices: Justice Rashida Adams, to the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Three; Judge Denise Hippach to the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Six; David Sapp to the Third District Court of Appeal; Judge Lauri Damrell to the Third District Court of Appeal; Judge Marsha Amin to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One; Judge Lisa ... Show Full Article SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments Governor Gavin Newsom announced his nomination of eight Court of Appeal Justices: Justice Rashida Adams, to the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Three; Judge Denise Hippach to the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Six; David Sapp to the Third District Court of Appeal; Judge Lauri Damrell to the Third District Court of Appeal; Judge Marsha Amin to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One; Judge LisaRodriguez to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One; Judge Juliet Macaulay to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three; Judge Frederick Chung to the Sixth District Court of Appeal.
The Governor also announced his appointment of nine Superior Court Judges: four in Los Angeles County, one in Riverside County, two in San Diego County, one interim appointment in Sonoma County, and one interim appointment in San Francisco County.
Second District Court of Appeal, Division Three
Rashida Adams, of Los Angeles County, has been nominated to serve as Presiding Justice in the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Three. Adams has served as an Associate Justice for the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Three since 2023. Adams served as a Judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court from 2017 to 2023. She served as a Senior Appellate Court Attorney at the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Eight from 2008 to 2017. Adams was an Attorney at Caldwell Leslie & Proctor from 2005 to 2007. She worked as an Attorney at Bernabei & Katz from 2001 to 2005. Adams received a Juris Doctor degree from Yale Law School. This position requires confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, which consists of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Senior Presiding Justice Francis Rothschild. If confirmed, she will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Lee Edmon, and Adams's appointment to a term beginning January 4, 2027 will be subject to voter confirmation during the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Adams is a Democrat.
Second District Court of Appeal, Division Six
Denise Hippach, of San Luis Obispo County, has been nominated to serve as an Associate Justice in the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Six. Hippach has served as a Judge in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court since 2022. She served as a Senior Deputy County Counsel at the Santa Barbara County Counsel's Office from 2018 to 2022. Hippach served as a Deputy Attorney General at the Idaho Attorney General's Office from 2015 to 2018. She served as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at the Canyon County Prosecutor's Office from 2016 to 2018. Hippach served as a Panel Attorney at the California Court of Appeal, Court-Appointed Counsel Program from 2014 to 2018. She served as a Deputy County Counsel at the Los Angeles County Counsel's Office from 2008 to 2014. Hippach served as a Deputy District Attorney at the Riverside County District Attorney's Office from 2004 to 2006. Hippach received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the elevation of Justice Tari Cody to Presiding Justice. This position requires confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, which consists of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Senior Presiding Justice Francis Rothschild. Hippach is a Democrat.
Third District Court of Appeal
David Sapp, of Napa County, has been nominated to serve as an Associate Justice in the Third District Court of Appeal. Sapp has served in multiple roles at the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom including as the Legal Affairs Secretary since 2022, as the Chief Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary from 2021 to 2022, and as a Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary from 2019 to 2021. He served as Deputy Policy Director & Assistant Legal Counsel at the California State Board of Education from 2016 to 2019. Sapp worked at the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Southern California as Director of Education Advocacy from 2014 to 2016 and as Staff Attorney from 2009 to 2014. He served as a Law Clerk at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals from 2008 to 2009. He worked as a Skadden Fellow and Staff Attorney at the Advocates for Children's Services, Legal Aid of North Carolina from 2006 to 2008. Sapp served as a Law Clerk in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama from 2005 to 2006. Sapp received a Juris Doctor degree from Stanford Law School. This position requires confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, which consists of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Senior Presiding Justice Laurie Earl. If confirmed, Sapp will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Ronald Robie after Justice Robie completes his term of office on January 4, 2027, and Sapp's appointment to a term beginning January 4, 2027 will be subject to voter confirmation during the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Sapp is a Democrat.
Lauri Damrell, of Sacramento County, has been nominated to serve as an Associate Justice in the Third District Court of Appeal. Damrell has served as a Judge in the Sacramento County Superior Court since 2018. She has worked as an Adjunct Professor at Lincoln Law School since 2022 and as a visiting lecturer at the University of California, Davis since 2019. Damrell worked in several roles at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe including as Partner from 2016 to 2018 and as Associate from 2006 to 2016. She served as Deputy District Attorney at the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office in 2014. Damrell served as a Law Clerk in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California from 2005 to 2006. Darmrell received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Davis School of Law. This position requires confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, which consists of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Senior Presiding Justice Lauri Earl. If confirmed, she will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Elena J. Duarte, and Damrell's appointment to a term beginning January 4, 2027 will be subject to voter confirmation during the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Damrell is registered as No Party Preference.
Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One
Marsha Amin, of San Diego County, has been nominated to serve as an Associate Justice in the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One. Amin has served as a Judge in the San Diego County Superior Court since 2023. She served as Managing Attorney at the Fourth District Court of Appeal from 2018 to 2023 and served as Senior Attorney from 2011 to 2018. She was a Litigation Attorney at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch from 2006 to 2010. Amin worked as a Law Clerk in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California from 2005 to 2006. Amin received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the death of Justice Joan Irion. This position requires confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, which consists of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Senior Presiding Justice Manuel Ramirez. Amin is a Democrat.
Lisa Rodriguez, of San Diego County, has been nominated to serve as an Associate Justice in the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One. Rodriguez has served as a Judge in the San Diego County Superior Court since 2015. She has worked as an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Diego School of Law since 2014. Rodriguez served as a Deputy District Attorney at the San Diego County District Attorney's Office from 1998 to 2015. She served as a Deputy City Attorney at the San Diego City Attorney's Office from 1996 to 1998. Rodriguez received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. This position requires confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, which consists of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Senior Presiding Justice Manuel Ramirez. If confirmed, Rodriguez will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Terry B. O'Rourke after Justice O'Rourke completes his term of office on January 4, 2027, and Rodriguez's appointment to a term beginning January 4, 2027 will be subject to voter confirmation during the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Rodriguez is a Democrat.
Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three
Juliet Macaulay, of Orange County, has been nominated to serve as an Associate Justice in the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three. Macaulay has served as a Judge in the Orange County Superior Court since 2022. She held various roles at the California Department of Social Services including as Chief Administrative Law Judge from 2020 to 2022, Presiding Administrative Law Judge from 2016 to 2020, and Administrative Law Judge from 2012 to 2016. Macaulay held various roles at the California Board of Parole Hearings including as a Commissioner in 2011 and a Deputy Commissioner from 2004 to 2011. She was a Sole Practitioner at the Law Offices of Juliet Macaulay from 1997 to 2004. Macaulay received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Ibadan. This position requires confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, which consists of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Senior Presiding Justice Manuel Ramirez. If confirmed, she will fill the vacancy created by the elevation of Justice Joanne Motoike to Presiding Justice, and Macaulay's appointment to a term beginning January 4, 2027 will be subject to voter confirmation during the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Macaulay is a Democrat.
Sixth District Court of Appeal
Frederick Chung, of Santa Clara County, has been nominated to serve as an Associate Justice in the Sixth District Court of Appeal. Chung has served as a Judge in the Santa Clara County Superior Court since 2018. He worked as a Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher from 2003 to 2018. Chung worked as an Associate at Morrison & Foerster from 1996 to 2003. He served as a Law Clerk in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit from 1995 to 1996. Chung received a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School. This position requires confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, which consists of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Senior Presiding Justice Mary Greenwood. If confirmed, Chung will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Adrienne Grover after Justice Grover completes her term of office on January 4, 2027, and Chung's appointment to a term beginning January 4, 2027 will be subject to voter confirmation during the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Chung is a Democrat.
The compensation for each of these positions is $280,052.
Los Angeles Superior Court
Justin Ford, of Los Angeles County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Ford has served as Deputy District Attorney at the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office since 2014. He worked as an Associate at Katten Muchin Rosenman from 2011 to 2014. Ford worked as an Associate at O'Melveny & Myers from 2007 to 2011. Ford received a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University. He fills the vacancy created by the death of Judge William C. Ryan. Ford is a Democrat.
Erin Murphy, of Ventura County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Murphy has served as Supervising Trial Attorney at the Office of the Federal Public Defender since 2024, and as a Trial Attorney since 2018. Murphy has worked as an Adjunct Professor at Loyola Law School since 2022. She worked as a Law Clerk in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit from 2017 to 2018. Murphy held various roles at Lightfoot Steingard & Sadowsky including as an Associate from 2012 to 2017 and as a Law Clerk from 2011 to 2012. Murphy received a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Robert C. Vanderet. Murphy is a Democrat.
Wilson Park, of Los Angeles County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Park has served as an Assistant United States Attorney at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California since 2012. He served as a Law Clerk in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California from 2010 to 2012. Park worked as an Associate at the Bernheim Law Firm from 2009 to 2010. He was an Associate at Schiff Hardin from 2005 to 2009. Park received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California College of Law, San Francisco. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge James D. Otto. Park is a Democrat.
Maricela Segura, of Los Angeles County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Segura has worked in various roles for the Federal Trade Commission, including as Regional Director in the Los Angeles office since 2019 and as an attorney since 2008. Segura worked as an Associate at Sidley Austin from 2003 to 2008. She was a Law Clerk at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals from 2002 to 2003. Segura received a Juris Doctor degree at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Warren M. Kato. Segura is a Democrat.
Riverside Superior Court
Timothy Mulhere, of Orange County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Riverside County Superior Court. Mulhere has served as Deputy District Attorney at the Riverside County District Attorney's Office since 2016 and from 2007 to 2009. Mulhere served as Deputy District Attorney at the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office from 2012 to 2016. He worked as an Associate at Wallin & Klarich Criminal Defense Firm from 2009 to 2012. He received a Juris Doctor degree from Whittier College School of Law. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Susanne S. Cho. Mulhere is a Libertarian.
San Diego Superior Court
Crystal Salumbides, of San Diego County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the San Diego County Superior Court. Salumbides has served as a Commissioner at the San Diego County Superior Court since 2025. She served as a Deputy Public Defender at the San Diego County Public Defender's Office from 2013 to 2025. Salumbides received a Juris Doctor degree from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Joel R. Wohlfeil. Salumbides is a Democrat.
Brigid Campo, of San Diego County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the San Diego County Superior Court. Campo has served as a Commissioner at the San Diego County Superior Court since 2023. She was an Administrative Law Judge at the California Department of Social Services in 2023. Campo served as a Research Attorney at the San Diego County Superior Court from 2019 to 2023. She was Of Counsel at Ashworth, Blanchet & Christenson from 2018 to 2019. She worked as an Associate at the Law and Mediation Offices of Klueck & Hoppes from 2014 to 2018. Campo worked as a Sole Practitioner at the Law Offices of Brigid Campo from 2011 to 2014. She served as a Deputy District Attorney at the Santa Barbara District Attorney's Office in 2011. Campo received a Juris Doctor degree from Santa Barbara College of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Daniel G. Lamborn. Campo is a Democrat.
Sonoma Superior Court
David Kim, of Sonoma County, has been appointed to serve in an interim appointment in the Sonoma County Superior Court. Kim has served as a Commissioner at the Sonoma County Superior Court since 2023. He served as a Deputy District Attorney at the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office from 2016 to 2023. He was the owner of Kim Law Offices from 2010 to 2016. He served as an Assistant State's Attorney at the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office from 2007 to 2010. He worked as an Associate at Metrou & Associates from 2006 to 2007. Kim received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Kenneth Gnoss. Kim is a Democrat.
San Francisco Superior Court
Phoebe Maffei, of San Francisco County, has been appointed to serve in an interim appointment in the San Francisco County Superior Court. She has served as an Assistant District Attorney at the San Francisco District Attorney's Office since 2010. Maffei received a Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Gerardo Sandoval. Maffei is a Democrat.
The compensation for each of these positions is $244,727.
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Original text here: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/07/governor-newsom-announces-judicial-appointments-4/
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on Aug. 7, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.7.26
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Grecia Staton, of West Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at the Department of Industrial Relations. Staton has been Deputy Director of Disability Insurance at the Employment Development Department since 2025, where she was Deputy Director of Unemployment Insurance from 2021 to 2025. She held multiple positions at the California Secretary of ... Show Full Article SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.7.26 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Grecia Staton, of West Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at the Department of Industrial Relations. Staton has been Deputy Director of Disability Insurance at the Employment Development Department since 2025, where she was Deputy Director of Unemployment Insurance from 2021 to 2025. She held multiple positions at the California Secretary ofState from 2019 to 2021, including Chief of the Management Services Division and Staff Services Manager III in the Political Reform Division. Staton held multiple positions at the Employment Development Department from 2008 to 2019, including Staff Services Manager II, Staff Services Manager I, Employment Manager II, Associate Governmental Program Analyst, and Employment Program Manager I. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from San Diego State University. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $205,488. Staton is registered without party preference.
Dana Martinez, of North Hollywood, has been appointed General Counsel at the Public Employment Relations Board. Martinez has been Partner, Shareholder, and Management Committee Member at Bush Gottlieb, ALC since 2018. She was Partner and Shareholder at Garfield Matinez APLC from 2001 to 2018. Martinez was an Organizer at H.E.R.E., Local 11 from 1999 to 2001. She is a member of AFL-CIO Union Lawyers Alliance. Martinez earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $217,692. Martinez is a Democrat.
Salena Chow, of Elk Grove, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at Healthcare Access and Information. Chow was Chief Operating Officer at the Judicial Council of California from 2024 to 2026. She held multiple positions at the California Department of Social Services from 2006 to 2024, including Chief Operating Officer, Fiscal Forecasting and Policy Branch Chief, Bureau Chief, Estimates Manager, and California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Program Analyst. Chow was Risk Management and Project Administrator at Walsh & Forster from 2004 to 2006. She was Executive Assistant at Azteca Construction Inc. from 2003 to 2004. Chow earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $204,000. Chow is a Democrat.
Jami Terrell, of Auburn, has been appointed Deputy Director and Chief Counsel at the California Department of Health Care Services. Terrell has been Assistant Chief Counsel and Deputy Director at Covered California since 2025. She held multiple positions at the Department of Health Care Services from 2017 to 2025, including Assistant Chief Counsel, Attorney IV, and Attorney III. Terrell was a Senior Attorney at Hunt, Jeppson & Griffin LLP from 2015 to 2017. She was Supervising Tax Counsel III at the Board of Equalization from 2012 to 2015. Terrell was an Administrative Litigation Team Staff Counsel at the Department of Health Care Services from 2010 to 2012. She was a Staff Counsel in Family Law at Downey Brand LLP from 2007 to 2010. Terrell was an Associate Attorney at Stein & Baydaline, LLP from 2006 to 2007. She was Associate Attorney at Mayall, Hurley, Knutsen, Smith & Green from 2005 to 2006. Terrell earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of California, Davis. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $232,008. Terrell is a Democrat.
Monica Montano, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs at the Department of Managed Health Care. Montano has been a Senior Regulatory and Legislative Advocate at the California Dental Association since 2021. She was a Health Care Policy Consultant at the Senate Office of Research from 2020 to 2021. Montano was Director of the CalMedForce Grant Program at Physicians for a Healthy California from 2018 to 2020. She was a Science Fellow at the California Council on Science and Technology from 2017 to 2018. She is a member of the California Council on Science and Technology Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Alumni Group. Montano earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Rockhurst University. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $162,000. Montano is a Democrat.
Natalie Kwong, of Sacramento, has been appointed Assistant Deputy Director of the Office of Communications at the California Department of Public Health. Kwong has been Acting Assistant Deputy Director in the Office of Communications at the California Department of Public Health since 2026, where she was Web Team Manager from 2022 to 2025. She held multiple positions in the Office of Public Affairs at the California Public Employees' Retirement System from 2014 to 2022, including Communications Strategy Manager, Digital Content Manager, and Digital Content Writer. Kwong was Communications Coordinator in the Office of Public Affairs at the California Victim Compensation Program from 2013 to 2014. She held multiple positions at Audacy, Inc. from 2007 to 2013, including Promotion Coordinator and Promotion Assistant. Kwong earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from California State University, Sacramento. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $144,000. Kwong is registered without party preference.
Diane Sabonis, of Folsom, has been appointed Chief Counsel at the Emergency Medical Services Authority. Sabonis has been Special Advisor to the Emergency Medical Services Authority Director since 2024, where she was Attorney I from 2023 to 2024. She was Attorney Advisor in the Office of Hearing Operations at the Social Security Administration, from 2010 to 2023. She was Attorney at Diane Sabonis, Attorney at Law from 2009 to 2010. Sabonis was Staff Attorney at Rose Law Firm, PC from 2008 to 2009. She was a Forensic Chemist at the United States Department of Justice from 1987 to 1992. Sabonis earned a Juris Doctor degree from the Lincoln Law School of Sacramento and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, Davis. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $173,928. Sabonis is a Republican.
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.7.26
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Grecia Staton, of West Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at the Department of Industrial Relations. Staton has been Deputy Director of Disability Insurance at the Employment Development Department since 2025, where she was Deputy Director of Unemployment Insurance from 2021 to 2025. She held multiple positions at the California Secretary of ... Show Full Article SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.7.26 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Grecia Staton, of West Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at the Department of Industrial Relations. Staton has been Deputy Director of Disability Insurance at the Employment Development Department since 2025, where she was Deputy Director of Unemployment Insurance from 2021 to 2025. She held multiple positions at the California Secretary ofState from 2019 to 2021, including Chief of the Management Services Division and Staff Services Manager III in the Political Reform Division. Staton held multiple positions at the Employment Development Department from 2008 to 2019, including Staff Services Manager II, Staff Services Manager I, Employment Manager II, Associate Governmental Program Analyst, and Employment Program Manager I. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from San Diego State University. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $205,488. Staton is registered without party preference.
Dana Martinez, of North Hollywood, has been appointed General Counsel at the Public Employment Relations Board. Martinez has been Partner, Shareholder, and Management Committee Member at Bush Gottlieb, ALC since 2018. She was Partner and Shareholder at Garfield Matinez APLC from 2001 to 2018. Martinez was an Organizer at H.E.R.E., Local 11 from 1999 to 2001. She is a member of AFL-CIO Union Lawyers Alliance. Martinez earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $217,692. Martinez is a Democrat.
Salena Chow, of Elk Grove, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at Healthcare Access and Information. Chow was Chief Operating Officer at the Judicial Council of California from 2024 to 2026. She held multiple positions at the California Department of Social Services from 2006 to 2024, including Chief Operating Officer, Fiscal Forecasting and Policy Branch Chief, Bureau Chief, Estimates Manager, and California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Program Analyst. Chow was Risk Management and Project Administrator at Walsh & Forster from 2004 to 2006. She was Executive Assistant at Azteca Construction Inc. from 2003 to 2004. Chow earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $204,000. Chow is a Democrat.
Jami Terrell, of Auburn, has been appointed Deputy Director and Chief Counsel at the California Department of Health Care Services. Terrell has been Assistant Chief Counsel and Deputy Director at Covered California since 2025. She held multiple positions at the Department of Health Care Services from 2017 to 2025, including Assistant Chief Counsel, Attorney IV, and Attorney III. Terrell was a Senior Attorney at Hunt, Jeppson & Griffin LLP from 2015 to 2017. She was Supervising Tax Counsel III at the Board of Equalization from 2012 to 2015. Terrell was an Administrative Litigation Team Staff Counsel at the Department of Health Care Services from 2010 to 2012. She was a Staff Counsel in Family Law at Downey Brand LLP from 2007 to 2010. Terrell was an Associate Attorney at Stein & Baydaline, LLP from 2006 to 2007. She was Associate Attorney at Mayall, Hurley, Knutsen, Smith & Green from 2005 to 2006. Terrell earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of California, Davis. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $232,008. Terrell is a Democrat.
Monica Montano, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs at the Department of Managed Health Care. Montano has been a Senior Regulatory and Legislative Advocate at the California Dental Association since 2021. She was a Health Care Policy Consultant at the Senate Office of Research from 2020 to 2021. Montano was Director of the CalMedForce Grant Program at Physicians for a Healthy California from 2018 to 2020. She was a Science Fellow at the California Council on Science and Technology from 2017 to 2018. She is a member of the California Council on Science and Technology Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Alumni Group. Montano earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Rockhurst University. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $162,000. Montano is a Democrat.
Natalie Kwong, of Sacramento, has been appointed Assistant Deputy Director of the Office of Communications at the California Department of Public Health. Kwong has been Acting Assistant Deputy Director in the Office of Communications at the California Department of Public Health since 2026, where she was Web Team Manager from 2022 to 2025. She held multiple positions in the Office of Public Affairs at the California Public Employees' Retirement System from 2014 to 2022, including Communications Strategy Manager, Digital Content Manager, and Digital Content Writer. Kwong was Communications Coordinator in the Office of Public Affairs at the California Victim Compensation Program from 2013 to 2014. She held multiple positions at Audacy, Inc. from 2007 to 2013, including Promotion Coordinator and Promotion Assistant. Kwong earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from California State University, Sacramento. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $144,000. Kwong is registered without party preference.
Diane Sabonis, of Folsom, has been appointed Chief Counsel at the Emergency Medical Services Authority. Sabonis has been Special Advisor to the Emergency Medical Services Authority Director since 2024, where she was Attorney I from 2023 to 2024. She was Attorney Advisor in the Office of Hearing Operations at the Social Security Administration, from 2010 to 2023. She was Attorney at Diane Sabonis, Attorney at Law from 2009 to 2010. Sabonis was Staff Attorney at Rose Law Firm, PC from 2008 to 2009. She was a Forensic Chemist at the United States Department of Justice from 1987 to 1992. Sabonis earned a Juris Doctor degree from the Lincoln Law School of Sacramento and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, Davis. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $173,928. Sabonis is a Republican.
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Original text here: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/07/governor-newsom-announces-appointments-8-7-26/
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Seeks Sanctions Against Redwood Mobile Home Park Owners for Defying Court Order
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 8 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Seeks Sanctions Against Redwood Mobile Home Park Owners for Defying Court Order
TUCSON - Attorney General Kris Mayes announced today that she is seeking sanctions against the owners and operators of Redwood Mobile Home Park for failing to comply with court ordered safety testing of the park's electrical systems.
In September 2025 Attorney General Mayes filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against Redwood Thunderbird MHPS, LLC, and BoaVida Communities, LLC, ... Show Full Article PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 8 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Seeks Sanctions Against Redwood Mobile Home Park Owners for Defying Court Order TUCSON - Attorney General Kris Mayes announced today that she is seeking sanctions against the owners and operators of Redwood Mobile Home Park for failing to comply with court ordered safety testing of the park's electrical systems. In September 2025 Attorney General Mayes filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against Redwood Thunderbird MHPS, LLC, and BoaVida Communities, LLC,owners and operators of Redwood Mobile Home Park for allegedly failing to inform Park residents that the Park's electrical system was dangerous, unreliable, and overloaded, causing frequent electrical outages during the hottest times of the year.
In connection with that lawsuit, the Court entered a stipulation requiring Redwood to test the insulation of its underground electrical wires. Improperly insulated underground electrical wiring and can pose a serious risk of electrocution. This week, the Attorney General's Office filed a request for sanctions against Redwood, alleging that the Park has refused to perform the safety testing as ordered by the Court, and continues to expose its residents to hazardous conditions.
"Families at Redwood Mobile Home Park have been forced to live in unsafe conditions while corporate landlords ignored their duty to provide habitable living conditions," said Attorney General Mayes. "Now it appears that these same landlords are ignoring court orders entered for the safety of their residents. We are asking the court to hold them accountable for their inaction."
The Court granted a half-day evidentiary hearing to take place on August 21, 2026 to determine whether Redwood has violated the preliminary injunction order and to determine an appropriate remedy. Pursuant to A.R.S. Sec. 44-1532, businesses and individuals who violated an order entered under the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act, can face penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
"These landlords have the right to defend the way in which they have conducted their business, but they do not have the right to violate the Court's orders," continued Mayes. "They are not above the law, and my office will not allow them jeopardize the safety of their residents."
If you believe you have been the victim of consumer fraud or unfair practices, you can file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office at www.azag.gov/consumer. If you need a complaint form sent to you, you can contact the Attorney General's Office in Phoenix at (602) 542-5763, in Tucson at (520) 628-6648, or outside the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas at (800) 352-8431.
A copy of the Order to Show Cause (https://us.list-manage.com/OBjbayY41VX?e=9153ff6c96&c2id=9a759fc70c6d734a91a2647ef652fab2) is available.
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Original text here: https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-seeks-sanctions-against-redwood-mobile-home-park-owners
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Attorney General Mayes Seeks Sanctions Against Redwood Mobile Home Park Owners for Defying Court Order
TUCSON - Attorney General Kris Mayes announced today that she is seeking sanctions against the owners and operators of Redwood Mobile Home Park for failing to comply with court ordered safety testing of the park's electrical systems.
In September 2025 Attorney General Mayes filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against Redwood Thunderbird MHPS, LLC, and BoaVida Communities, LLC, ... Show Full Article PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 8 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Seeks Sanctions Against Redwood Mobile Home Park Owners for Defying Court Order TUCSON - Attorney General Kris Mayes announced today that she is seeking sanctions against the owners and operators of Redwood Mobile Home Park for failing to comply with court ordered safety testing of the park's electrical systems. In September 2025 Attorney General Mayes filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against Redwood Thunderbird MHPS, LLC, and BoaVida Communities, LLC,owners and operators of Redwood Mobile Home Park for allegedly failing to inform Park residents that the Park's electrical system was dangerous, unreliable, and overloaded, causing frequent electrical outages during the hottest times of the year.
In connection with that lawsuit, the Court entered a stipulation requiring Redwood to test the insulation of its underground electrical wires. Improperly insulated underground electrical wiring and can pose a serious risk of electrocution. This week, the Attorney General's Office filed a request for sanctions against Redwood, alleging that the Park has refused to perform the safety testing as ordered by the Court, and continues to expose its residents to hazardous conditions.
"Families at Redwood Mobile Home Park have been forced to live in unsafe conditions while corporate landlords ignored their duty to provide habitable living conditions," said Attorney General Mayes. "Now it appears that these same landlords are ignoring court orders entered for the safety of their residents. We are asking the court to hold them accountable for their inaction."
The Court granted a half-day evidentiary hearing to take place on August 21, 2026 to determine whether Redwood has violated the preliminary injunction order and to determine an appropriate remedy. Pursuant to A.R.S. Sec. 44-1532, businesses and individuals who violated an order entered under the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act, can face penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
"These landlords have the right to defend the way in which they have conducted their business, but they do not have the right to violate the Court's orders," continued Mayes. "They are not above the law, and my office will not allow them jeopardize the safety of their residents."
If you believe you have been the victim of consumer fraud or unfair practices, you can file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office at www.azag.gov/consumer. If you need a complaint form sent to you, you can contact the Attorney General's Office in Phoenix at (602) 542-5763, in Tucson at (520) 628-6648, or outside the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas at (800) 352-8431.
A copy of the Order to Show Cause (https://us.list-manage.com/OBjbayY41VX?e=9153ff6c96&c2id=9a759fc70c6d734a91a2647ef652fab2) is available.
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Original text here: https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-seeks-sanctions-against-redwood-mobile-home-park-owners