Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California’s rural counties.
Steven Orihuela, of Bishop, has been appointed to the 18th District Agricultural Association Eastern Sierra Tri County Fair Board. Orihuela has been Tribal Chairman at Bishop Paiute Tribal Council since 2024, where he has held multiple positions since 2020, including Secretary and Treasurer. He held several positions at the Bishop Paiute Tribe from 2018 to 2020, including Chief Operations Officer of Tribal Administration and Water Quality Specialist of Environmental Management Office. Orihuela has been Chairman of Owens Valley Board of Trustees. He earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Arizona and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies from Fort Lewis College. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Orihuela is registered without party preference.
Corynn Wolf, of San Luis Obispo, has been appointed to the 16th District Agricultural Association Mid State Fair Board. Wolf has been Owner at Oak Park Ranch since 2000. She is a member of the United States Equestrian Federation. Wolf earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Wolf is a Democrat.