SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and the California Museum next week will induct the 17th class of leaders in science, public service, entertainment, sports, and more into the California Hall of Fame – joining over 150 inspirational Californians previously inducted for embodying the state’s innovative spirit.
California Hall of Fame 17th Class
- HELENE AN: Master chef and the Mother of Fusion Cuisine
- WILLIE L. BROWN, JR.: History-making Mayor of San Francisco and Speaker of the California Assembly
- VINTON G. CERF: Renowned computer scientist and a Father of the Internet
- AVA DUVERNAY: Visionary storyteller and award-winning filmmaker
- THE GO-GO’S: Chart-topping all-female pop punk band
- THELTON E. HENDERSON: Revered federal judge and civil rights leader
- LOS LOBOS: Iconic Chicano rock band
- CHERYL MILLER: Legendary basketball player and sports broadcaster
- LEON E. PANETTA: Former U.S. Secretary of Defense and dedicated public servant
- BRENDA WAY: Celebrated artistic director and choreographer
WHEN: Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at approximately 7:00 PM
LIVESTREAM: @CAgovernor Twitter page, California Governor Facebook page, Governor’s Office YouTube page, and the California Museum’s YouTube page.
This event will also be available to TV stations on the LiveU Matrix under “California Governor.”
**NOTE: This in-person press event will be open to credentialed media only. Media interested in attending must RSVP to govpressoffice@gov.ca.gov by no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, February 5th. Location information will be provided upon confirmation.
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