Assembly Bill (AB) 275 – CalNAGPRA
Caltrans is committed to the repatriation of curated human remains and items to culturally affiliated Native American tribes. The Headquarters Cultural Studies Office provides statewide guidance and technical assistance to the 12 Districts, who are managing the implementation of AB 275 at the local level. More information about CalNAGPRA can be found on the California Native American Heritage Commission’s website. Please reach out to the District point of contact listed below if you have inquiries regarding AB 275.
District Points of Contact for AB 275
Cultural Studies Office (Sacramento): Emily Castano
District 1 (Eureka): Whitney Petrey
District 2 (Redding): Elizabeth Truman
District 3 (Marysville/Sacramento): Lisa Bright
District 4 (Bay Area/Oakland): Todd Jaffke
District 5 (San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara): Christina MacDonald
District 6 (Fresno/Bakersfield): Jeanne Binning
District 7 (Los Angeles): Caprice “Kip” Harper
District 8 (San Bernardino/Riverside): Gary Jones
District 9 (Bishop): Melissa Teoh
District 10 (Stockton): Amber Tedrow
District 11 (San Diego): Natalia Galeana
District 12 (Orange County): Cheryl Sinopoli