Governor Newsom, First Partner Siebel Newsom, and the California Museum Induct the 18th Class of the California Hall of Fame

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 19, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and the California Museum today inducted the 18th class of the California Hall of Fame in a virtual ceremony. This all-women posthumous class consists of trailblazers in athletics, civil rights, culinary arts, entertainment, and more. They join over 100 inspirational Californians previously inducted for embodying the state’s innovative spirit.

Watch the virtual ceremony here

California Hall of Fame 18th class inductees

Julia Child: Cook, author, television personality

Ina Donna Coolbrith: California’s first poet laureate

Vicki Manalo Draves: Olympic gold medalist

Mitsuye Endo: Civil rights activist

Dian Fossey: Primatologist, gorilla conservationist

Alice Piper: Civil rights hero

Tina Turner: Singer, performer

Read the full announcement here.

Launched in 2006, the California Hall of Fame honors history-making Californians whose embodiment of California’s spirit of innovation changed the state, the nation, and the world. Inductees are selected annually by the Governor and First Partner for achievements in arts, business and labor, entertainment, food and wine, literature, music, public service, science, and sports.

For details on the California Hall of Fame or to download media assets, visit the media kit here.

 

Latest News

The California Weekly - December 21, 2024

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 21, 2024
Welcome to The California Weekly, your Saturday morning recap of top stories and announcements you might have missed. News you might have missed 1. SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA STUDENTS Beginning… Read More

California Secures Critical Funding to Address Tijuana River Sewage Crisis in Imperial Beach and Surrounding Communities

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 21, 2024
What you need to know: Working alongside federal, state, and local partners, Governor Newsom helped secure an additional $250 million in critical funding to address cross-border pollution from the… Read More

New Federal Actions Will Help California Better Manage Water Supply

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 20, 2024
What you need to know: The federal government adopted a new water management framework that will help the state better manage water supply and protect endangered fish species. SACRAMENTO - On… Read More

California Joins Other States in Committing to New Biden-Harris Target to Slash Pollution and Create Jobs

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 19, 2024
What you need to know: California supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s new greenhouse gas reduction target announced today as part of America’s commitment to the Paris… Read More

Governor Newsom Issues Statement on Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Facility

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
December 19, 2024
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement after the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a new plan to reduce reliance on the Aliso Canyon gas storage… Read More