Assemblyman Gonzalez (R CA 36) will be holding mobile office hours in French Valley, April 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. French Valley Public Library, 31526 Skyview Road, Winchester, CA 92596
Assemblyman Gonzalez Mobile hours at French Valley Library
By David Jerome

Assemblyman Gonzalez (R CA 36) will be holding mobile office hours in French Valley, April 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. French Valley Public Library, 31526 Skyview Road, Winchester, CA 92596
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