The Board of Supervisors today tentatively approved caps on campaign contributions to local candidates in any Riverside County election, generally limiting individual offerings to $20,000 per election. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board gave its initial nod to Ordinance No. 963, following revisions that were applied by the Office of County Counsel following
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Many across the nation were glued to the election results coming in last week, watching as both presidential candidates won major victories in battleground states. Both candidates also picked up some of our most populous states: President Trump picked up Florida — worth 29 electoral votes. And Texas — worth 38. Former Vice President Joe
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The company that provides the vote counting machines and software being used in Riverside County is making headlines around the country. Dominion Voting Systems technology is also being in a number of other states, including Michigan and Georgia, where incidents described as “glitches” are raising questions about the accuracy of vote counting. “We are looking
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Local Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz joined News Channel 3 at 5 p.m. to discuss the continued valley & national pandemic response and the possibility of being selected to replace Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris in the Senate. As the Biden-Harris administration plans its move to the White House in January, several prominent Democrats are set to
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The company that provides the vote counting machines and software being used in Riverside County is making headlines around the country. Dominion Voting Systems technology is also being in a number of other states, including Michigan and Georgia, where incidents described as “glitches” are raising questions about the accuracy of vote counting. “We are looking
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A new day in America has come. Tune in as Vice President-Elect @KamalaHarris and I address the nation. https://t.co/d38F58DHu8— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 8, 2020 5:00 p.m. Sunday: Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. will host a press conference in Las Vegas, Nevada with former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt and Chairman of the American
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With the presidential race hanging in the balance, it’s been an anxious two days for voters here in the Coachella Valley. Ballots across the country continue to be counted around the clock, and people on each side of the election still have faith their candidate will win the White House. “Even for a guy like
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With no clear winner yet in the 2020 presidential race, valley Democrats held a “Protect the Results” car caravan Wednesday night, insisting that every vote be counted. The car caravan began with groups in both Palm Springs and Coachella that met at the Palm Desert Community Center for a socially distanced rally. Organizers said they
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A historic election for Palm Desert in 2020 with a District 1 and District 2. Karina Quintanilla is leading in the vote count for the District 1 seat. If she wins, she will replace incumbent Susan Marie Weber who has been on the city council since 2012 and served as mayor for two terms. Quintanilla
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Jennifer Mistrial is a grandmother who has been driving for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and Postmates for years. Valuing a flexible schedule, she supported Proposition 22, and is glad the measure has passed. “I love that fact that it has gone through. It means my job is more reliable as a source of income,” said Mistrial.
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Randy Ernst owns Pro-Tech Mats Industries in Thousand Palms. Also owning the building, he is among business owners and property owners watching the returns on Prop 15 with great interest. That’s because his cost of doing business is expected to go up if 15 passes. “I think they should get that tax money elsewhere. It’s
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Former Desert Hot Springs Police Chief Dale Mondary was elected to the Hi-Desert Memorial board of directors in San Bernardino County on Tuesday. Mondary came in third with 5,623 votes, or 22.14% in a race where the top three candidates would be elected. Election results (Courtesy of San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters) “I want
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Incumbent mayor Steven Hernandez claimed victory in the mayoral race Wednesday morning on Facebook. “Thank you so much Coachella for believing in me and granting me another 2 years to serve as your mayor. We have so much work to get done and we feel humbled by your vote of confidence to continue to move
Continue Reading After spending more than $200 million in their efforts to persuade voters to back proposition 22, Uber, Lyft and other app-based service providers are celebrating a convincing win Wednesday morning. With the proposition passing, new wage and labor policies will be adopted for people who drive for the companies. Those who work for the companies
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It’s the morning after Election Day and ballots are still being counted across the country, including right here in Riverside County. County representatives shared that ballot counting continued well into the night, with election workers leaving the Registrar around 4 a.m. Ballot counting will resume at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning. The Registrar posted several overnight
Continue Reading The presidential race for the White House is too close to call just yet — many votes are still being counted in battleground states. According to the Associated Press, Former President Joe Biden is currently leading in electoral votes 238-213. Both candidates had major victories declared Tuesday evening: President Donald Trump took Florida, Ohio, Iowa,
Continue Reading Proposition 22, which will again classify app-based transportation and delivery drivers as independent contractors, was approved by voters today after receiving the most campaign contributions in California history. The initiative written in response to last year’s passage of AB 5 wasleading 58.1%-41.9% with more than 10.8 million votes counted, according to figures released by the
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Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Palm Desert, took an early lead tonight in his quest for a fifth term representing much of Riverside County in the U.S. House of Representatives. Early election results for the 36th Congressional District show Ruiz collected 63.8% of the vote compared to 36.2% gathered by his Republican challenger, Erin Cruz of Palm
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Palm Springs City Councilwoman Mayor Pro Tem Christy Holstege jumped out to an early lead tonight in the race to represent District 4, gathering nearly 60% of the vote. Early vote totals show Holstege’s 59.6% surpassed totals of her two challengers — Mike McCulloch, a former Palm Springs councilman and small business owner, who notched
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