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Joint Legislative Audit Committee approves Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez’s request to consider audit of CVUSD

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Local Republican State Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez announced Wednesday the Joint Legislative Audit Committee has approved his request to consider an audit of the Coachella Valley Unified School District. “This has to do with right and wrong. And wrong is taking place and we want answers!” Gonzalez said. The announcement comes in

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Tim Myers, formerly of One Republic, discusses Congressional campaign in CA-41

In the fight for the U.S. House, Democrats are hoping rockstar power will help to oust long-serving valley Republican Rep. Ken Calvert. Tim Myers, a Grammy-nominated former bassist for the band “One Republic,” announced he will challenge Calvert in the 41st District. At a time when there are fewer competitive House contests nationwide, Democrats consider

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Rep. Raul Ruiz talks tariffs, Medicare and more at Beaumont town hall

BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) – Local Democratic Representative Raul Ruiz addressed dozens of constituents Wednesday night during a town hall gathering in Beaumont, speaking on key topics while fielding questions from concerned attendees. Ruiz discussed some of President Donald Trump’s recent Executive Orders and tariffs. He also pledged to protect Medicare and Social Security benefits. Audience

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Local entrepreneur Brandon Riker launches Congressional campaign

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Democrat Brandon Riker, a Coachella Valley resident and successful business entrepreneur, announced his campaign for California’s 41st Congressional District. Riker is a former organizer on President Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign. He has worked in senior management and strategic planning roles at two investment firms. Riker ran for lieutenant governor of

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Riverside County Sheriff speaks in favor of ‘sanctuary state’ overhaul bill

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Calling it essential for public safety, the state Senate minority leader and other advocates, including Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, unveiled a proposed overhaul of California’s “sanctuary state” law today. Speaking at a news conference in downtown San Diego, Sen. Brian Jones, R-San Diego, said Senate Bill 554 would do two

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Protest held in Palm Springs as a part of nationwide President’s Day demonstrations

Political groups in the Coachella Valley hosted a local protest in solidarity with nationwide protests this President’s Day. Two local political groups, Courageous Resistance and Indivisible of the Desert, hosted the protest at Palm Springs City Hall at noon on Monday. “We’re gathering to stand against corruption and advocate for a government that serves all

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