19 Californians Named to State Hall of Fame

Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom announced the 19-member 20th class of the California Hall of Fame, their final selections before Newsom leaves office. The honorees span music, sports, film, food, literature, activism and public service, and include Metallica, Barry Bonds, Robin Williams, Nancy Pelosi, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Guillermo del Toro and Dominique Crenn. Several members, including Williams, Diane Ladd, Betty Reid Soskin, Felicitas Méndez and Rob and Michele Reiner, are being recognized posthumously. The inductees are scheduled to be honored at a ceremony at the California Museum in Sacramento in December.