SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Southern California voters will have a chance in November to weigh in on a proposed measure that would expand rideshare company liability and impose new safety requirements aimed at preventing sexual misconduct. Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber announced Wednesday that a proposed statewide ballot measure has gathered enough valid signatures
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KESQ) – Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton unveiled a flat state income tax plan today in Huntington Beach. Hilton’s plan would eliminate state income taxes for families earning $150,000 and less annually and then apply an 8% across-the-board income tax for earnings above that. Hilton said his plan would collect about
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LA QUINTA, Calif (KESQ)- La Quinta City Councilmember Steve Sanchez has conceded the Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor race to V. Manuel Perez. Sanchez shared in a video on Facebook his disappointment with the outcome. He shared what election night was like for him, “I took a breath and I said a prayer not a
Continue Reading By Kaanita Iyer, Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Republican Steve Hilton will advance to the November election in California’s gubernatorial race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. Hilton, a former Fox News host who has President Donald Trump’s endorsement, will face former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat. Hilton and Becerra were among a
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KESQ) – Democrat Xavier Becerra officially kicked off his gubernatorial runoff campaign in Los Angeles today, while his likely Republican opponent, Steve Hilton, also visited the Southland to again call for changes in California’s extended vote-counting process. Becerra visited Mercado La Paloma in downtown Los Angeles, speaking with merchants, chatting with diners
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Originally Published: 08 JUN 26 19:54 ETUpdated: 08 JUN 26 20:03 ETBy Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — Nithya Raman will advance to the November election in the Los Angeles mayoral race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, after overtaking Spencer Pratt for second place as more votes were counted in the days after the June 2 primary.
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Local realtor, Juan M. Martinez, was unanimously appointed by Coachella City Council to the vacant seat Friday afternoon. City Council interviewed 9 out of the 10 candidates who applied, during a special meeting Friday. Martinez is a local realtor with 20 years experience, according to his application. He was born and
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By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the November election in California’s governor’s race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. It’s not yet clear who he’ll face. Becerra’s advancement guarantees a Democrat will be in the general election after some feared that their wide field
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – One day after President Donald Trump alleged — without providing any examples or evidence — that Democrats were cheating this week’s California primary election, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced today his office has “multiple” probes underway into alleged voting fraud. Essayli, a Trump appointee, wrote on social media Friday
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Southern California voters awaiting final returns from Tuesday’s primary election should expect vote totals to continue changing for several weeks as counties count outstanding ballots, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said today amid allegations by President Donald Trump of election cheating. Weber noted that while Election Day has passed, California
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Votes continue to be counted across the state. As a clearer picture of which candidates will likely advance to November’s gubernatorial election emerges, local voters and political groups are reacting to the numbers. The Riverside County Registrar of Voters has been regularly updating its unofficial election results. As of 10:00
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Key Races Updated: 2026-06-15 06:31:51 pm Governor Race 100% Reporting (19,788/19,788) Xavier Becerra (DEM) 28% 2,573,709 votes Steve Hilton (REP) 25% 2,264,630 votes US House District 25 100% Reporting (515/515) Raul Ruiz (DEM) 60% 88,022 votes Joe Males (REP) 19% 27,753 votes US House District 48 100% Reporting (411/411) Jim Desmond (REP) 39% 73,132 votes
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco fell well behind another GOP candidate and Democrat heavies in initial primary election returns for the statewide gubernatorial race, where a field of more than five dozen candidates may mean small percentages will determine which two will go on to battle it out in the November
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – UPDATE 6/2 10:30 p.m. Democratic incumbent Dr. Raul Ruiz running for re-election in California’s 25th Congressional District. He’s out in front with the state reporting him having 58.9% of the vote, at 44,301 right now. Republican Joe Males leading the pack to face him in the general election. He’s at
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UPDATE 6/2 8:30 p.m.: RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Early numbers from Riverside County shows incumbent Supervisor Manuel Perez leading the race against La Quinta City Councilman Steve Sanchez. The Registrar reports Perez has 60.29% of the vote, at 33,255 votes so far. Sanchez is trailing at 21,902 votes so far, at 39.71%. News Channel 3
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The primary election is just a day away! As voters cast their ballots with the deadline approaching, local groups hope to make one final appeal to voters. Primary elections are notoriously difficult to drive voter turnout. Ahead of the primary, though, California as a whole has seen a record high
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – At ballot drop-off locations throughout the valley, residents told News Channel 3 they’re focused on a wide range of issues, including the economy, immigration, healthcare, and the future direction of the country. For many voters, casting a ballot is also about making sure their voices are heard. One Palm Springs
Continue Reading PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Xavier Becerra, former Secretary of Health and Human Services, California Attorney General, and Congressman, is currently leading many polls for the upcoming June primary in the race for Governor. News Channel 3 caught up with him Friday in Palm Springs for the beginning of his “Fight for California Tour.” Becerra
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Antonio Villaraigosa, former mayor of Los Angeles, is running for governor in the upcoming open primary. News Channel 3’s John White interviewed him ahead of the June 2 primary. Despite not gaining traction in the polls, Villaraigosa stated that he is in it to the end and wants to move his party to the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Billionaire Tom Steyer, a candidate for Governor, has been campaigning on his experience of building a $38 billion business from scratch. News Channel 3 Senior Producer Julia Castro interviewed him on a number of issues. He is currently polling just behind Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra. Steyer and Becerra have attacked each other on
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