U.S. Representative Paul Cook of Yucca Valley named Tim Itnyre as his new chief of staff, following the departure of his longtime chief of staff, John Sobel. Itnyre has been a part of Cook’s congressional staff for nearly eight years, including almost six years as legislative director and, more recently, 20 months as district director. In addition, Kellie Hartl was promoted to deputy chief of staff and Dakota Higgins was promoted to district director.