Yvonne de la Pena, 53, of Elk Grove, has been reappointed to the California Apprenticeship Council, where she has served since 2015. De la Pena is executive director of the California Firefighter JAC, a position she has held since 1999. She was assistant to the president for the California Professional Firefighters from 1986 to1990. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. De la Pena is a Democrat.