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Stewart becomes 1st lesbian presiding California appellate court justice by Matthew S. Bajko
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ustice Therese Stewart of San Francisco has broken through another pink judicial ceiling with her confirmation as the first lesbian presiding justice on a California appellate court. She doubles the number of out justices presiding over a division of one of the state’s six appellate courts. A judicial review body confirmed Stewart as presiding justice of the 1st District Court of Appeal’s Division Two after hearing testimony from the justice and several witnesses November 30. Governor Gavin Newsom had nominated Stewart for the post in October. A UC Berkeley School of Law graduate, Stewart succeeds retired presiding justice J. Anthony Kline, who sat by her during the hearing Wednesday and presided over her enrobing ceremony. Having noted he is often told he is problematic for speaking too fast, Kline joked that Stewart was “the problem this time” after she flubbed a line of her judicial oath, requiring Kline to repeat it again for her. “I am the problem,” quipped Stewart, 65, a registered Democrat. Once she had completed her oath of of-
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fice, Kline asked Stewart if he could “kiss the bride.” She joyfully replied to her mentor and good friend, “You may,” and he gave her a congratulatory kiss. “I am very honored to be appointed,” said Stewart, who thanked the review panel and her colleagues for their support. Of Kline, she added, “His shoes, his metaphorical
shoes anyway, will be very hard to fill. I will do my very best to do it.” Stewart, whose father’s name is embroidered inside her robe, thanked her family for their support over the years, from her parents and stepmother to her siblings, as well as her wife and partner of 30 years, Carole Scagnetti, and their daughter, Natasha, who “both enrich my life.” See page 12 >>
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Padilla touts marriage act in SF visit; officiates vow renewal ceremony by Cynthia Laird
San Francisco historic and planning commissions have postponed hearings on the Castro Theatre.
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They have a 9-year-old daughter, Sloane. They were honored when asked by Padilla’s office if they would take part in the renewal ceremony, she said. “It’s a historic moment for so many couples like us,” Wang said, referring to the importance of the Respect for Marriage Act. Added Chavez, “I’m very excited for the country – and to respect everyone’s rights.”
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