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We’re building momentum—and April’s DGR meeting is where it all comes together. Happening on APRIL 15th at 7PM.  (details here) Join us as we welcome Clarissa Cervantes, a Riverside native and current City Councilmember who is now running for State Assembly. She’ll share insights from City Hall, talk about the issues impacting our community, and discuss what it will take to win in 2026. But this meeting is about more than just hearing from a

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The Riverside County Democratic Party, together with the Democratic Party of Orange County and the San Diego County Democratic Party, is pleased to announce our Congressional Candidate Forum for California’s 40th and 48th Congressional Districts. To register and RSVP, click here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ca40-ca48-forum… When: Saturday, December 20th at 11:00AM Where: IBEW Local 47 Union Hall, 1405 Spruce St, Riverside, CA 92507(Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8LaeKfoUexoFtMdt8) Who: Candidates scheduled include:  

From Rep. Mark Takano (Riverside):  “Immigration enforcement, spurred by racial profiling, has led to dozens of instances in our community where ICE and DHS agents have violated our neighbors’ civil rights, right to privacy, and right to live their lives out of fear of persecution. I urge all residents in the Inland Empire and across the state of California to use this new portal launched by the California Department of Justice to report any misconduct

Explore our 2025 DGR Annual Report highlighting events, wins, outreach, and plans to build power in Riverside. [Download print-friendly version (PDF)] Special Guests & Candidates DGR members benefit from direct access to our elected leaders. We welcomed Riverside Mayor Patricia Locke-Dawson, Congressman Mark Takano, Supervisor José Medina, and more, giving members the chance to engage and ask questions. And in September, Congresswoman Katie Porter drew a crowd for an inspiring grassroots rally. Guest Speakers Adam Schiff, US Senator (virtual message) Alicia Ramirez,

Riverside and California showed up, stood strong, and protected our democracy. Thank you… to every voter, volunteer, canvasser, phone banker, postcard writer, and yard-sign warrior. People power wins.

Great #YesOn50 canvass today! 💪 Democrats of Greater Riverside teamed up with Planned Parenthood Action Fund of the Pacific Southwest to knock doors and talk to voters about protecting fair representation. Special thanks to Congressman Mark Takano and Rep. Pete Aguilar for kicking off the event and inspiring everyone to get out the vote! https://youtu.be/j95oqsui5q4

Download Printable Version Protect the Vote: What to Do When You See Voting Impacted Yes on Proposition 50  |  Election Day: November 4, 2025 Voter Protection Hotline: 1 (877) 321-VOTE (8683) Document and Report Document: Write down what happened and how it impacted someone’s ability to vote. Include as much detail as possible: Who: The voter, group of voters, or polling place affected. When: The time the issue occurred. Where: Exact location of the polling place or drop

📅 This Tuesday, Oct 14🏛️ Riverside City Council will discuss a resolution from Councilmember Clarissa Cervantes to strengthen transparency, community trust, and public safety in federal immigration enforcement. They’ll also explore creating a Legal Justice Aid Fund to support Riverside residents. Make your voice heard — attend, watch online, or leave a public comment here:👉 riversideca.granicusideas.com/…

From every corner of America, people are standing up to corruption and abuse of power. We don’t have kings here, and we’re not backing down. On October 18, we’re joining the nationwide “No King” protests. MAGA extremists want one man above the law — we say no. Democracy means checks, balances, and accountability. Stand with DGR on October 18 to show Riverside is ready to fight back. 📍 Location: Starts in front of The Cheech Marin Center

We are excited to welcome Alicia Ramirez, publisher of The Riverside Record and founder of Inland Empire Publications, as our guest speaker. Alicia has more than a decade of experience in newsrooms across the country and is now leading a new chapter for local journalism here in Riverside County. She launched The Riverside Record as a nonprofit, community-first digital newsroom dedicated to serving the people who live and work in our county. Unlike traditional outlets,

On Sunday, 9/21, we held our second Prop 50 canvass and were thrilled to have Rep. Mark Takano stop by to kick off the door knocking. Every door, every voter counts. Big thanks to all the DGR members and friends who showed up. Next up is Saturday, Oct 11. Join us!