Tag: riverside_county
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Media Monitor: California Supreme Court Orders Sheriff to Return Seized Ballots, Affirms Attorney General's Authority
The L.A. Times reports California's Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return more than 600,000 seized ballots and affirmed the attorney general's power to direct sheriffs.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalElectionState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues California Supreme CourtChad BiancoRiverside Countyballot seizureRob BontaXavier Becerraelection integrityL.A. Times Politics
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California Supreme Court Rules Sheriff Bianco's Ballot Seizure Was Illegal
California Supreme Court rules Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco unlawfully seized hundreds of thousands of ballots after the 2025 Proposition 50 special election, as Newsom touts a new 13-bill election protection package.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionLegalState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Gavin NewsomChad BiancoCalifornia Supreme CourtRiverside CountyProposition 50election protectionvote-by-mailCalifornia Governors Office
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California Secures Federal Aid for Bain Fire in Riverside County
California has secured federal funds for the Bain Fire in Riverside County, impacting Jurupa Valley, Norco, and Riverside. Over 1,375 acres have burned, prompting evacuations for thousands. Governor Newsom urges residents to follow official guidance amidst ongoing firefighting efforts.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentDisastersState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Bain FireRiverside CountyCaliforniaFEMAFire Management Assistance GrantWildfireEvacuationCalifornia Governors Office