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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco on why he’s running for California governor

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MSN

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco became the first major Republican to announce his campaign for the 2026 gubernatorial race. Sheriff Bianco spoke with Inside California Politics about the state’s problems including crime and taxes saying California is at a breaking point.

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California , Nexstar Media Group

Matarranz, UC Riverside Highlanders host the Cal Poly Mustangs

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Associated Press

Cal Poly faces UC Riverside in Big West play Saturday. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season.

Riverside County Sheriff speaks in favor of ‘sanctuary state’ overhaul bill

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MyNewsLA on MSN.com

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.

2 arrested in hit-and-run crash that killed Southern California father

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KTLA

Two suspects were arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a Southern California man. Brody Aaron Bird, 20, and Amber Lauren Lievanos, 20, both Lake Elsinore residents,

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Southern California , Lake Elsinore

Woman Struck, Killed on Riverside Freeway

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MyNewsLA on MSN.com

A 61-year-old woman was fatally struck on Interstate 215 in Riverside, authorities said Friday. Stephanie Varieur of Riverside was killed shortly before 8 p.m. Thursday on southbound I-215 near Van Buren Boulevard,

Cal Fire captain was 2nd spouse killed by Southern California woman, officials say

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KTLA

Authorities have identified the suspected killer of a Riverside County Cal Fire captain who was stabbed to death in Ramona on Monday, and it appears this is the second time this person killed her

UC Riverside faces conference foe Cal Poly

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Associated Press on MSN.com

UC Riverside and Cal Poly will take the floor in a matchup of Big West opponents. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season.

Family of UC Riverside hazing victim helps pass anti-hazing law: Tyler's Law

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ABC 7 Los Angeles on MSN.com

The parents of a UC Riverside student say their son was killed after violent hazing rituals in his fraternity. Now, they've helped create a new law to hold colleges accountable for hazing incidents.

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University of California , Riverside , Hazing

Rats infected with the bird flu discovered in Riverside County

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KFMB San Diego on MSN.com

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Four black rats in Riverside County tested positive for Bird Flu. It is the first time the H5N1 virus has been found in rats. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), health officials found the four rats over the course of three days, from January 29, 2025, through January 31.

California fire captain stabbed to death in suspected domestic violence attack

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kfoxtv

California Fire confirmed Marodi’s death ... Captain Marodi served over 30 years with CAL FIRE, primarily in Riverside County, but also serving time in San Bernardino and San Diego Counties ...

Riverside, CA, Firefighters Use Geolocation App During Water Rescue

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Firehouse

They rescued two homeless men who climbed a tree with their dogs in the Santa Ana River bottom to escape swift, rising water.

Riverside Sheriff joins California governor’s race as first major Republican candidate

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Sacramento Bee on MSN.com

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco became the first well-known Republican to announce a bid for California governor to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026. Bianco is an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump and has criticized Newsom and other Democrats leading California.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco Announces Bid for California Governorship Amid a Crowded Field of Contenders

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Hoodline

Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco announced his candidacy for California governor, positioning himself as a "tough-on-crime" Republican.

Sheriff Chad Bianco kicks off campaign for California governor with attacks on Democrats

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The Desert Sun (Palm Springs) on MSN.com

Chad Bianco, the conservative sheriff of Riverside County who has sharply criticized California's Democratic leaders, is now running for governor.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco enters the 2026 California governor's race

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MSN

In announcing bid for governor, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says the California dream has 'turned into a nightmare' for people struggling with soaring prices.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco enters the 2026 California governor’s race

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Los Angeles Times on MSN.com

In announcing bid for governor, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says the California dream has 'turned into a nightmare' for people struggling with soaring prices.

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California , Kamala Harris , Riverside , California

MAGA sheriff running for CA governor vows to end ‘sanctuary’ laws

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POLITICO on MSN.com

Correction: The dates of Sens. Warner’s and Shaheen’s last wins have been corrected. Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith’s (D) decision to not run for reelection in 2026 is adding another headache for Democrats trying to win back control of the Senate in two years. Smith became the second Senate Democrat to announce their retirement in the…

Riverside County sheriff becomes the first major Republican to say he’ll run for California governor

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Associated Press on MSN.com

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says he is running for governor in 2026, becoming the first major Republican to announce a bid.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announces run for California governor

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CBS Los Angeles on MSN.com

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco officially declared his run for California governor on Monday.He made the announcement at an 11:30 a.m. event at Avila's Historic 1929 Event Center in Riverside. As he walked up to the podium,

Riverside County sheriff becomes the first major Republican to say he'll run for California governor

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The Washington Post

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says he is running for governor in 2026, becoming the first major Republican to announce a bid

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announces run for governor; "Californians deserve better

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FOX 11 Los Angeles on MSN.com

Bianco, who moved to California in 1989, was first elected sheriff in 2018 amid backing from the deputies' union, the Riverside Sheriffs' Association. He had previously run unsuccessfully against then-Sheriff Stan Sniff in 2014.

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Governor of California , Avila

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to announce run for California governor

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CBS Los Angeles on MSN.com

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is to officially declare his run for California governor on Monday.He is set to make the announcement at an 11:30 a.m. event at Avila's Historic 1929 Event Center in Riverside.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announces run for governor

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NBC Los Angeles

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco on Monday will formally announce his candidacy for governor of California.

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Governor of California , Avila

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announces California governor run in 2026

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Orange County Register

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco officially announced Monday, Feb. 17, that he’ll run for governor in 2026, hoping a campaign centered on fighting crime and upending Sacramento can overcome questions about his background and recent challenges for Republicans seeking statewide office.

Riverside County sheriff expected to declare campaign for California Governor

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KTLA on MSN.com

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is teasing a “major announcement” regarding a statewide campaign to be made Monday, and it is widely expected he will announce his candidacy for

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to announce run for CA governor

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Yahoo

The event will put to rest months of speculative chatter regarding the sheriff's future plans. He's expected to be joined by his family and several area elected officials.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco Announces Gubernatorial Run

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Times of San Diego

Bianco's affiliation with the "Oath Keepers," a far-right extremist organization strongly linked to the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection, has sparked scrutiny and criticism about his past, as well as his stance against vaccines and the rate of in-custody deaths under his tenure.

Breaking: Canyonwood Dr Wood Fire reported in Riverside County on Feb. 17

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Sacramento Bee

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:29 a.m. in Riverside County. Canyonwood Dr Wood Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Riverside County Sheriff to announce run for governor

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KTTV

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. - Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is slated to formally announce his candidacy for governor of California. Bianco has scheduled a campaign opener at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Avila's Historic 1929 Event Center, 3252 Mission Inn Ave. The announcement will additionally be livestreamed at Facebook.com/SheriffChadBianco.

Riverside Sheriff to Formally Declare Gubernatorial Run

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MyNewsLA.com on MSN.com

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco Monday will formally announce his candidacy for governor of California. Bianco has scheduled a campaign opener at 11:30 a.m. in Avila’s Historic 1929 Event Center,

Riverside County Sheriff to Formally Declare Gubernatorial Run

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MyNewsLA on MSN.com

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco Monday will formally announce his candidacy for governor of California. Bianco has scheduled a campaign opener at 11:30 a.m. in Avila’s Historic 1929 Event Center,

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Riverside County on Feb. 16

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Sacramento Bee

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:04 p.m. in Riverside County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

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Riverside County , California

Former Riverside Private School Counselor to Serve 30 Years for Sexual Exploitation Crimes Against a Child

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Sierra Sun Times

Former Riverside Private School Counselor to Serve 30 Years for Sexual Exploitation Crimes Against a Child, Including Hiding Cameras in Bathrooms

With 1.4 million undocumented people, Southern California will change as deportations ramp up

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Orange County Register

Approximately 1 in 9 people without full legal authority to live in the U.S. are in LA, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Many have been here for years.

Breaking: De Portola Rd Tem Fire reported in Riverside County on Feb. 15

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Sacramento Bee

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:56 p.m. in Riverside County. De Portola Rd Tem Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

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Riverside County , California

Multiple earthquakes strike Southern California in one week

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MSN

The ground keeps shaking in Southern California as the coastal city of Malibu was hit by two earthquakes on Valentine's Day followed by a temblor in Idyllwild the following day. A magnitude 3.5 earthquake occurred at 2:16 p.

3.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Idyllwild in Riverside County

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MSN

A preliminary magnitude 3.5 magnitude earthquake rattled the San Jacinto Mountains on Saturday afternoon. It happened just after 2:15 p.m. about seven miles south of the Idyllwild community, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Earthquake Shakes Riverside County: Did You Feel It?

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Patch on MSN.com

A preliminary 3.5-magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Riverside County on Saturday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey. The agency said the quake struck around 2:15 p.m. The epicenter was located about 6.

Magnitude-3.5 earthquake shakes Idyllwild area in Riverside County

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NBC Los Angeles

A magnitude-3.5 earthquake was reported Saturday afternoon in the San Jacinto Mountains in Riverside County. Shaking was reported in Palm Springs, Hemet, Anza, Fallbrook, parts of San Diego and other communities.

Riverside Unified reveals defendant in child sex crimes case is groundskeeper

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Redlands Daily Facts

The school district had previously refused to confirm his job title. Community grew worried when filing identified him as a janitor.