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U.S. Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz, less than halfway through his second term, continues to receive substantial campaign contributions. Through the end of June, Ruiz had $820,000, of which $433,700 was from April 1 through June 30. At this point two years ago, Ruiz had raised $812,000 for his first re-election campaign. He went on to…
Police are looking for information regarding a missing person, believed to be at risk. Juan Pedro Valladares, 34, was last seen Friday, July 25. His car was found on Monday, July 28, at the Cahuilla Tenawet Vista Point off Highway 74 in Pinyon Pines. Family members reported Valladares missing on Friday after he asked for…
Residents of California’s 36th Congressional District who lost homes or businesses in the recent wildfires may be eligible for federal assistance. The office of Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) is available to assist those affected by damage to homes or businesses with claims to the Small Business Administration. Also, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has…
The Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) is looking for members to serve on the Measure X Citizen’s Oversight Committee. The measure, a $150 Million General Obligation Bond for HUSD, was passed by voters in November 2018. “The first series of Measure X Bonds (Series A) of $27,500,000 was issued Feb. 13, 2019,” according to the…
La Quinta resident, Massachusetts native and Republican Stephan Wolkowicz is the third candidate in the race in Congressional District 36. He joins incumbent Dr. Raul Ruiz, Democrat, and California State Sen. Jeff Stone, Republican. In this “top-two” primary, the two candidates who get the most votes move on to the general election. Wolkowicz, an accountant…
Dr. Raul Ruiz, ER physician at the Eisenhower Medical Center in the Coachella Valley, and candidate for 36th Congressional District is the featured speaker at the next meeting of the Democrats of Hemet-San Jacinto. The monthly meeting will be held 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at 530-1/2 E. Florida Ave. in Hemet. All interested Democrats…