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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Friday filled three judicial vacancies in his first appointments to the trial courts since winning election in 2003.
The Republican governor appointed two Republicans and one Democrat.
Clifford V. Cretan, a 57-year-old Democrat, and John L. Grandsaert, a 52-year-old Republican were appointed to the San Mateo County Superior Court bench.
Brian L. McCabe, a 43-year-old Republican, was appointed to the Merced County bench.
