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Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez Announces Run For State Senate

November 6, 2019 5:57 amNovember 6, 2019 11:44 am

The Inland Empire is experiencing a season of political change as incumbents exit for appointments to the Trump Administration. Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez (R-Lake Elsinore), announced on Monday that she will run for the state Senate seat vacated by State Sen....

From Temecula to Washington D.C., State Senator Jeff Stone To Join Trump Administration

November 1, 2019 12:15 pmNovember 2, 2019 8:15 pm

State Sen. Jeff Stone (R- Temecula) announced Wednesday he was appointed to the Trump administration. This move opens up the door to a special election and is expected to become competitive. Stone served California’s 28th Senate District, which stretches from...

Former Governor Brown Addresses Congress, Warning Against Lowering Of Clean Car Standards

October 30, 2019 2:05 amOctober 30, 2019 10:26 am

Former California Governor Jerry Brown addressed a House Subcommittee in Washington Tuesday where he warned that removing higher emission standards and other clean car initiatives on automobiles will have dire consequences in the future. Brown, who was the Governor of...

Car Companies Join Trump Administration To Block California From Setting Their Own Emission Standards

October 29, 2019 2:52 pmOctober 30, 2019 10:34 am

Eleven car companies known as the “Coalition for Sustainable Automotive Regulation” filed with the U.S. Appeals Court of the District of Columbia Monday, joining the Trump Administration in trying to block California from setting their own emission and fuel efficiency...

Trump Admin. Abandons Shelter Plans for Unaccompanied Migrant Children In the Inland Empire

October 3, 2019 6:40 amOctober 3, 2019 9:40 am

The Inland Empire was one of multiple locations in the nation the Trump administration was eyeing to either build or lease space for a detention facility for unaccompanied migrant children. However, Democratic Congressman Mark Takano announced Wednesday, Riverside County has been...

Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration After EPA Revokes The State’s Vehicle Emissions Standards

September 25, 2019 6:40 amSeptember 25, 2019 10:19 pm

Attorney General Xavier Becerra has filed a lawsuit opposing President Donald Trump and his administration for revoking California’s ability to set their own car emissions standards. Becerra is joined by Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Air Resources Board, 24 Attorneys...

California AG Becerra Wants Fast-Track Deportations Overruled

September 24, 2019 10:01 amSeptember 25, 2019 8:18 am

The Trump Administration issued a new rule in July that expands the use of expedited removal of illegal aliens in the United States. “The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security (“DOJ,” “DHS,” or collectively, “the Departments”) are...