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Governor Newsom announces appointments

News .SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Forest Michael Kaser, of Berkeley, has been appointed Director at the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety. Kaser has been Chief Deputy Executive Director at the California Public...

Governor, First Partner statement on the passing of Rita Semel

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued the following statement today on the passing of Rita Semel, civic and interfaith leader:“As co-founder of the San Francisco Interfaith Council, Rita brought people together to...

Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.14.2026

News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Jonathan Klein, of Lafayette, has been appointed Executive Director of the Housing Development and Finance Committee. Klein has been Founder and Principal of Community Finance Solutions...

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