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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to formally announce run for California governor, source says

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is slated next week to formally announce his candidacy for governor of California, a source with the campaign confirmed to News Channel 3 Wednesday. Bianco has scheduled a campaign opener at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Avila’s Historic 1929 Event Center, 3252 Mission Inn Ave. The announcement

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Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez Claims Latino Caucus Membership Denial Over Political Affiliation

Newly elected Republican Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez says party affiliation is preventing him and other CA lawmakers from becoming members of the Latino Caucus at the State Capitol. Jeff Gonzalez (11/18/24) On Dec. 2, the California Legislature returned to Sacramento for the start of a 2-year legislative session. 29 new lawmakers were sworn in at the

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Special session to ‘protect California values,’ swearing-in of 29 Legislative members happening today

California Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state capitol today for swearing-in ceremonies for new lawmakers and to begin the special session Governor Newsom following President Trump’s election. Among those being sworn in, today includes Republican Jeff Gonzalez, who defeated Democrat Joey Acuna in the race for the 36th Assembly District. News

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Greg Rodriguez discusses winning election to Desert Healthcare District board

Greg Rodriguez has won his election to the Desert Healthcare District Board, Zone One seat. Rodriguez is currently the deputy director of government affairs and community engagement for Riverside County’s Housing and Workforce Solutions Department. He’s taking over the seat held by Les Zendle, who chose not to seek re-election. Rodriguez will continue to hold

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Desert Hot Springs Councilmember Russell Betts charged after possible road road incident

Longtime Desert Hot Springs Councilmember Russell Betts has been charged by the Riverside County District Attorney’s office. Betts has been charged with felony vandalism and misdemeanor false imprisonment, according to the criminal complaint, filed on Nov. 4. RIF2405660, Betts, Complaint_RedactedDownload According to an arrest declaration, the incident happened on the morning of Aug. 4 at

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