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California: Governor Newsom announces appointments 10.22.2026

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Oct 22, 2026

Governor Newsom announces appointments 10.22.2026

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:

Garry South, of Marina Del Rey, has been appointed to the California Water Commission. South has been Principal at Garry South Consulting since 2016. He was Principal at The Garry South Group from 2005 to 2016. South was Senior Advisor at Gavin Newsom for Governor Campaign from 2008 to 2009. South was Senior Political Advisor at the Office of Governor Gray Davis from 1999 to 2003. He was Chief of Staff at the Office of Lieutenant Governor Gray Davis from 1995 to 1999. South was Communications Director in the Office of Ohio Governor Richard F. Celeste from 1987 to 1991. South was Vice President of Political Communications at the National Association of Realtors from 1982 to 1987. He was Special Assistant to the United States Secretary of Agriculture Bob Bergland from 1979 to 1981. South was Midwest Regional Finance Director at the Democratic National Committee in 1977. He was Public Information Director at the Montana Legislature in 1975. South earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from the University of Montana. This position requires Senate confirmation, and compensation is $100 per diem. South is a Democrat.

Kenneth Houston, of Oakland, has been appointed to the State Advisory Group on Youth Justice. Houston has been the Seventh District City Councilmember of Oakland since 2025. He was Director and Project Manager at the Beautification Council from 2012 to 2024. Houston is a board member of the Oakland Coliseum AEG Community Advisory Board. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and there is no compensation. Houston is a Democrat.

Shane Harris, of San Diego, has been appointed to the State Advisory Group on Youth Justice. Harris has been Director of Communications and Community Partnerships at Gomez Trial Attorneys since 2024. He has been Chief Executive Officer and Founder at S Harris Communications since 2021. Harris was Director of Government Affairs at the National Black Contractors Association from 2021 to 2023. He was Director of Government Affairs at San Pasqual Academy in 2021. Harris was a Community Outreach Coordinator at Just in Time for Foster Youth from 2014 to 2016. He was a Senior Pastor at City of Destiny Church from 2014 to 2016. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and there is no compensation. Harris is a Democrat.

Edward "Jeff" Goldman, of Nevada City, has been appointed to the State Advisory Group on Youth Justice. Goldman has been Chief Probation Officer at Nevada County Probation since 2021, where he was Program Manager from 2015 to 2021. He held several positions at Yolo County Probation from 2004 to 2015, including Program Manager, Supervisor Probation Officer, Senior Probation Officer, and Deputy Probation Officer. Goldman was a Police Recruit at the Sacramento Police Department from 2002 to 2003. He was a Deputy Probation Officer at Placer County Probation from 2001 to 2002. Goldman is a member of Child Advocates of Nevada County. He earned a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Missouri and a Bachelor of Science degree in Police Studies from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and there is no compensation. Goldman is a Democrat.

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Kristian Latta, of Eastvale, has been reappointed to the California Board of Accountancy, where she has served since 2022. Latta has been an Event Accounting Consultant at Insomniac Events since 2026. She was a Financial Reporting Consultant at Snap Inc. from 2025 to 2026.  Latta was a Fixed Assets Accounting Consultant at Alo Yoga from 2024 to 2025. She was an Accounting Consultant and Head of Finance at Danger Jones from 2023 to 2024. Latta was the Founder and Sole Practitioner at The Chic CPA from 2020 to 2023. She was an Audit Supervisor at Raimondo Pettit Group, Certified Public Accountants in 2021. Latta held several positions at Guess, Inc., including Merchandise Planning Analyst from 2019 to 2020 and Senior SEC Financial Reporting Analyst from 2018 to 2019. She was an Audit Senior and Staff Accountant at Raimondo Pettit Group, Certified Public Accountants, from 2014 to 2017. Latta is 2nd Vice President of the National Association of Black Accountants Los Angeles Chapter, a member of the Alliance for Black Women Accountants, and a member of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy. Latta earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from the University of Louisville in 2013. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Latta is a Democrat.

Nancy Corrigan, of Glendora, has been reappointed to the California Board of Accountancy, where she has served since 2018. Corrigan has been a Partner at Singerlewak, LLP since 2015. She was Partner and Co-Owner at Jeffery, Corrigan & Shaw LLP from 1985 to 2015. Corrigan was a Manager at Apodaca, Finocchiaro & Company from 1978 to 1985. Corrigan is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Corrigan is a Republican.

Beatriz Gonzalez, of Indio, has been reappointed to the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board, where she has served since 2021. Gonzalez was the District Coordinator of Expanded Learning Programs at Coachella Valley Unified School District from 2011 to 2026. She is a member of the Desert Community College District Board of Trustees. This position requires Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $250 per diem. Gonzalez is a Democrat.

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