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Governor Newsom announces appointments 10.13.2026
Issuer publication date: October 14, 2026
Added to The State & Nation: October 14, 2026
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California’s October 13 appointments cover emergency management, domestic violence and student aid. Gov. Gavin Newsom named Elizabeth Basnett and Brian Ferguson as chief deputy directors at Cal OES, with compensation of $226,620 and $224,328 respectively. Neither emergency-services appointment needs Senate approval. Keely Linton-Gallardo joins the Domestic Violence Program Advisory Council in an unpaid role without a confirmation requirement. Richard Moore’s Student Aid Commission appointment requires Senate confirmation and carries $100 per diem compensation.
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