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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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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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco formally announced his candidacy for governor of California on Monday. “I am running for governor because our beautiful state — which I absolutely love — is heading down the wrong track and has been for years. Everyone knows it, except those sitting in the Sacramento echo
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Watch Below: Local Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz joined other Democratic doctors in the House of Representatives for a news conference to address their concerns regarding the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). On Monday, all six Democratic physicians in the House issued a statement against Kennedy’s nomination.
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Right now, some serious arson offenses can be charged as misdemeanors allowing offenders to avoid serious consequences. In light of the LA wildfires, local State Assemblymember Greg Wallis (R) wants to ensure that all arson offenses are treated as felonies. Wallis has just introduced a bill that aims to reclassify all arson offenses as felonies,
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By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Three top tech firms on Tuesday announced that they will create a new company, called Stargate, to grow artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison appeared at the White House Tuesday afternoon alongside President
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By Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump has taken the first steps toward enacting his sweeping agenda with a series of executive actions that are expected to kickstart his promised transformation of the federal government. The actions, signed by Trump in the first week of his administration, are the culmination of multiple
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Trump’s second inaugural address shows a president in a hurry to wield great power Originally Published: 20 JAN 25 18:40 ET Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump used his second inaugural address to hold up his indomitability and escape from a would-be assassin’s bullet as a metaphor for a “strong,” “proud”
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Key lines from President Joe Biden’s farewell address Originally Published: 15 JAN 25 21:09 ET Updated: 15 JAN 25 21:12 ET By Kevin Liptak, Jack Forrest, Aditi Sangal and Elise Hammond, CNN (CNN) — After four years in the White House – and a half-century in Washington – President Joe Biden has said farewell. Sitting
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Update 8:15 PM: The city council voted 3-2 to place its City Manager Dr. Gabriel Martin on paid administrative leave effective immediately. The vote came after a closed session meeting that lasted five hours, which followed a nearly five-hour public comment session. Many attendees, who had been in attendance since 10 a.m., were still in
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Local Republican Congressman Ken Calvert said there should be a “political reckoning” in light of the devastating fires in Los Angeles and that some public officials should now be removed from office. Calvert is among the Republican critics who say that public officials in LA mismanaged the city’s preparation for the raging wildfires. He, along
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Jose Medina was sworn by Riverside County Judge Jorge Hernandez in as the Riverside County First District Supervisor Tuesday during the first board meeting of 2025. Medina takes on this role after serving as the California State Assemblymember for the 61st Assembly District. For the Board of Supervisors, Medina’s oath of office marked the first
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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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The most senior member of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors closed out his political career today, attending his final board meeting, where he was lauded by colleagues who recognized him as “very principled” and a “mentor.” Supervisor Kevin Jeffries, 64, of Lakeland Village will officially retire on Jan. 1, but Tuesday was the last
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Desert Hot Springs City Councilmember and recent mayoral candidate Russell Betts entered not guilty pleas to a pair of charges today following an alleged road rage incident. Betts pleaded not guilty to a felony count of vandalism and a misdemeanor count of false imprisonment at the Riverside Hall of Justice on Thursday, according to case
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The Riverside County Registrar of Voters office officially certified the results of the November 5 election on Tuesday. The results have been transmitted to the Board of Supervisors and the California Secretary of State. Check Out Local Election Results Here Notable local results include changes to the city councils in Palm Springs, Indio, Coachella, Desert
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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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*Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article listed a special election will be held in Riverside County. That is incorrect. The special election will only be held in Imperial County. A special election will be held in March for three Coachella Valley Unified School District trustee seats impacted by an issue with ballots in
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A special election could be held in March for three Coachella Valley Unified School District board of trustee races impacted by issues with ballots in Imperial County. On Friday, court officials discussed matters related to the election and proposed a hearing date to the Imperial County Registrar of Voters. If the plan is approved, a
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A razor-thin margin of vote separates the two candidates for a city council seat in Desert, Hot Springs. As of Thursday, just six votes is all that stands between incumbent Roger Nuñez and challenger, Daniel Pitts. With more ballots expected to be counted tonight the number of votes separating the two candidates in Desert Hot
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