Financing congressional races in millions
The 2012 race for the 36th Congressional District is only one week away, but the competition for campaign money and the public’s perception of...
Supervisor forum part 2: Washington and Milne
On Oct. 6, Supervisor Chuck Washington and Hemet Council member Shellie Mine, candidates for the Riverside County 3rd District supervisor’s seat, were in Idyllwild...
Washington running on experience and savvy
Editor’s note: The supervisor’s seat for Riverside County’s 3rd District will be on the ballot on Nov. 8. Incumbent Chuck Washington, who was...
Voters support water, budget and crime propositions; others fail
Riverside County voters and statewide voters concurred on the disposition of the six propositions on the November ballot. Half passed and half were defeated.
Voters...
Proposition 37 calls for labeling of genetically modified food
Proposition 37 proposes to require food manufacturers to disclose on packaging whether food has been entirely or partially produced through genetic engineering. It also...
Proposition 59 advises overturn of Citizens United
Proposition 59, the “California Overturn of Citizens United Act Advisory Question,” if passed, would support encouraging the state’s elected officials to use their authority...
Local concerned about receiving two mail-in ballots for primary
Some voters are concerned about voter fraud, misconduct or multiple voting. Bruce Denny, a Town Crier member, contacted the paper about...
Ruiz seeks re-election in Congressional District 36
Dr. Raul Ruiz, Democratic congressman, District 36, seeks re-election. He is challenged by Assemblyman Brian Nestande (R – Palm Desert). Both claim to be...
Election yields few surprises
For Riverside County and Hill voters, the results of the June 5 primary election were essentially approval of past performance. Neither upsets nor other...