The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold public remote hearings on Friday, October 9, 2026, beginning at 9:30 a.m. to consider two appointments to the Second District Court of Appeal by Governor Gavin Newsom.

The following is the morning schedule:

  • 9:30 a.m.: Judge Alexander Giza, as associate justice of the Second Appellate District, Division Three (Los Angeles)
  • 10:30 a.m.: Judge Cindy Pánuco, as associate justice of the Second Appellate District, Division Three (Los Angeles)

Additional information about the appointments is available on the California Courts Newsroom webpage: Commission to Consider Appointments to Courts of Appeal | California Courts Newsroom

The hearing webcasts will be streamed live via the Upcoming Events link on the California Courts Newsroom.