Farm Hands West: Reynolds named CPUC president, Rodriguez departs Rep. Gray's office, Bengard returns to family business

California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed John Reynolds as the new president of the California Public Utilities Commission. Reynolds will “build on the governor's agenda to deliver 100% clean electricity by 2045, combat energy costs, modernize our electricity delivery system, and protect families and businesses from the growing impacts of extreme heat and catastrophic wildfires,” according to the press release. He’s held numerous roles at the commission, most recently as commissioner and also as interim chief of staff to former Commissioner, Genevieve Shiroma.