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Melendez Defeats Romero for State Senate Seat

May 13, 2020 1:28 pmMay 13, 2020 7:17 pm

On Wednesday morning, Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez (R-Lake Elsinore) achieved a plurality of votes against Democratic rival Elizabeth Romero to win the 28th District State Senate seat. While votes are still being counted, Melendez has pulled far enough away for a...

May 12th Special Election Preview

May 11, 2020 8:56 pmMay 12, 2020 8:32 pm

A special election is due in California on Tuesday, May 12th. Two major races will be up for grabs in California, both in the Southern part of the state. With the 25th Congressional District and the 28th State Senate District...

California State Capitol dome shines against blue sky

Sen Morrell: Considerations on Reopening California

May 1, 2020 9:20 amMay 1, 2020 9:37 am

Our state and nation have implemented extraordinary measures in the face of the coronavirus pandemic – a reflection of the recognized need to take seriously the safety and health of our communities. We are forever grateful to our health care...

Lawyers with Center for American Liberty File Temporary Restraining Order to Halt Arbitrary Restriction Against Churches

April 16, 2020 12:11 pm

Last week California Globe reported on the major religious liberty victory for churches in San Bernardino County, thanks to the Center for American Liberty and the Dhillon Law Group, which sent demand letters to Riverside County and San Bernardino County, which had banned all religious...

Center for American Liberty Sues Gov. Newsom, AG Becerra and Many County Officials Over Church Ban

April 13, 2020 5:08 pm

‘The Constitution does not only guarantee religious liberty on Easter Sunday, or only to Christians. Religious freedom is a fundamental human right and the government must respect the dignity of all persons, regardless of their faith background, to exercise their...

Major Temecula Planned Community Halted by Court Over Mountain Lion Concerns

April 8, 2020 2:26 amApril 7, 2020 7:30 pm

In a major ruling that may affect future developments near mountain lion habitats, the Riverside County Superior Court ruled against the developers of the Altair planned community over failing to account for the impact the development would have on the...

Riverside County Issues Mandatory Mask Order

April 6, 2020 1:52 pm

During the weekend, Riverside County became the first county in the state to issue a mandatory mask order, as well as stopping all non-family member gatherings. Mandatory masks and increased stay at home orders in Riverside County Starting yesterday, all...