Fil-Am Son Follows Dad As California Judge

Thirty-four years ago, Mel “Red” Recana was appointed by then California Gov. Jerry Brown to the Los Angeles Superior Court. On July 16, Brown, who was reelected governor in 2011, appointed Recana’s son, Julian, to the LA Superior Court, making the Recanas the first Fil-Am father and son to serve in the California judiciary, reports Inquirer.net.