(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Govenor Gavin Newsom has filled two judicial vacancies in Sutter County, appointing Jesse Santana to replace the retired Sarah Heckman. As well, John Hinley will take the bench in a newly-created Sutter County Superior Court position.

Santana has been a practicing attorney in Sutter County since 1998, and also served as a Deputy D.A. In Fresno County.

Hinley, a Colusa County resident has most recently served alternately as Superior Court Commissioner in Colusa, Glenn, Plumas & Tehama Counties.