17th Class of the California Hall of Fame

Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAID: “The contributions of this newest class of the Hall of Fame will have an impact on California – and the nation – for generations to come. Through their boundless qualities and trailblazing achievements, these visionaries embody the spirit of California and will continue to inspire millions more.”

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

Excellent class