California: Governor Newsom announces $200,000 in rewards for unsolved crimes in Hillsborough, La Mesa, Lemoore, and Petaluma
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~ Sacramento, California - Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a total of $200,000 in rewards for unsolved crimes in four counties across California. The rewards, each worth $50,000, are being offered for information leading to arrests and convictions in cases from Hillsborough, La Mesa, Lemoore, and Petaluma.

The first case involves the attempted murder of a Hillsborough police officer. On February 22, 2025, the officer was ambushed and shot on the property of the Hillsborough Police Department Station. The department has exhausted all investigative leads and is now seeking the public's help. Governor Newsom is offering a $50,000 reward for any information that can lead to an arrest and conviction in this case.

In La Mesa, a $50,000 reward is being offered for information on the murder of Corneilius Brown. The 22-year-old was fatally shot in the doorway of his apartment on April 24, 2021. The La Mesa Police Department has also exhausted all leads and is now asking for assistance from the public.

In Lemoore, a reward is being offered for information on the murder of Scott Jeff. On March 25, 2022, Jeff was fatally shot on the Santa Rosa Rancheria reservation. The King's County Sheriff's Office has exhausted all investigative leads and is now seeking help from anyone with information about this case.

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Lastly, a reward is being offered for information on the murder of Georgia Moses in Petaluma. In August 1997, 12-year-old Moses was found next to a highway after going missing from her home. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office has exhausted all leads and is now asking for assistance from the public.

Under California law, law enforcement agencies can request rewards from the Governor in unsolved cases where they have exhausted all investigative leads. These rewards serve as an incentive for individuals with information to come forward and help solve these serious crimes.

Governor Newsom's office has also provided a link for more information on the Governor's Reward Program. This program is crucial in encouraging public cooperation and aiding law enforcement in apprehending those who have committed serious offenses.

In other news, Governor Newsom has responded to the dismantling of AmeriCorps by DOGE (Department of General Services). He has called it a "middle finger to volunteers" and has announced that California will be suing. The state is also ramping up efforts to recruit for its own service corps program.

Additionally, on the 100-day milestone since the Eaton and Palisades fires, Governor Newsom has made the recovery of Los Angeles his top priority. He has directed a whole-of-government response to support communities and survivors.

Lastly, Governor Newsom has proclaimed April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month. In his proclamation, he recognizes the contributions of the Arab American community in California, which comprises over 20 nationalities.

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