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Governor Newsom Swears In New Board of Equalization Members 

Sentinel News Service  January 10, 2019

Board of Equalization (BOE) Members Ted Gaines (1st District), Malia Cohen (2nd District), Antonio Vazquez (3rd district), and Mike Schaefer (4th District) were inaugurated on January 7, 2018, at the Stanley Mosk Library and Courts Building in Sacramento. Governor Gavin Newsom administered the oath of office to the four statewide constitutional officers, who were elected in November 2018. Member Cohen is the first African American woman and Member Vazquez is the first Latino to be elected to the BOE since its inception.  

Newsom Shares Vision for California in Inauguration Speech 
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Newsom Shares Vision for California in Inauguration Speech 

Manny Otiko, California Black Media January 10, 2019

Former Mayor of San Francisco and Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom was sworn in as California’s 40th governor on Monday to the backdrop of serene gospel music provided by Compton-based choir Voice of Destiny. Newsom’s first speech as governor touched on his vision for California and his plans to keep the Golden State in the national spotlight. 

Democrats Choose Newsom 
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Democrats Choose Newsom 

Jennifer Bihm, Contributing Writer June 7, 2018

Leutinant Governor Gavin Newsom came out the front runner this week in the primary race for California’s next governor and Republican John Cox followed close behind, sending both to the general election in November.

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Forbes and Newsom Lead Justice Revival in L.A.

Sentinel News ServiceSeptember 22, 2016

        The Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., pastor emeritus of the historic Riverside Church of New York, will make a rare West Coast appearance as the featured preacher for a Justice Revival on Thursday, October 6, at 6 p.m., at First AME Church (FAME) located at 2270 S. Harvard in Los Angeles. “And Justice For All? Criminal Justice and Community Healing in 2016 and Beyond” is a free public event sponsored by LA Progressive, Justice Not Jails, and the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity. The program includes California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, a potential candidate for

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Villaraigosa Says No to Governor…Why?

Kenneth Miller ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITORJune 25, 2009

President Barack Obama and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.—REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst He says Los Angeles comes first, but others say he can’t win.Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villraigosa who ascended into a political star on a national scale after one mayoral term, made it official this week when he announced to a national televised audience that he would not pursue the state office of California Governor. His answer met with the approval of Angelenos who wanted him to remain in his post, but some questions lingered. Villraigosa cited the turbulent economic waters of Los Angeles that reflects most of the nation but