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Newsom Nominates New California Supreme Court Chief Justice

Newsom Nominates New California Supreme Court Chief Justice
Justice Patricia Guerrero is sworn into the California Supreme Court in Sacramento on March 28, 2022. Courtesy of the Office of the Governor of California
Jill McLaughlin
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated Aug. 11 Supreme Court Associate Justice Patricia Guerrero to serve as the state’s next chief justice following the end of Tani Cantil-Sakauye’s term.

If confirmed, Guerrero would become the state’s first Latina to serve in the role, according to Newsom’s office.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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