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CA-41 Democratic Forum WEST

The Riverside County Democratic Party invites you to a CA-41 Democratic Forum in Lake Elsinore! Meet Congressmember Ken Calvert’s current challengers. Space is limited, you must RSVP to attend. Location details will be given after registering for the event. Register here

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JUNE 14-SATURDAY: Stand with DGR-No Kings. No Crowns. Just Americans.

On Saturday, June 14, DGR is joining a national day of action right here in downtown Riverside—and we want you standing with us. We’re not here to feed Trump’s ego—we’re here to show that the flag doesn’t belong to him. It belongs to all of us. This event, hosted by Indivisible Riverside, is part of the NO KINGS national mobilization. It’s our response to the rising tide of authoritarianism, corruption, and MAGA extremism. We’ve seen enough—it’s time to take a stand. 🛑 No thrones |

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May DGR Meeting: Special Guest: Joy Silver

🌟 Special Guest: Joy Silver Joins DGR! We’re thrilled to welcome Joy Silver, Chair of the Riverside County Democratic Party, as our featured speaker at this month’s DGR meeting! Joy is bringing the county playbook—and it’s bold. From flipping CA-41 and confronting Sheriff Bianco’s dangerous ambitions, to launching a media revolution that takes the fight to the right on alternative platforms, Joy is laying out how we win in Riverside and beyond. Click here for meeting info

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🚨 We need you—Chris Shoults needs you!

The June 24 special election is coming fast, and June 1 is our moment to mobilize. Join us Sunday, June 1st to hit the streets, rally support, and help flip this seat blue! This seat is key to taking back what we lost in 2024, flipping CA-41 in 2026, and stopping MAGA sheriff Chad Bianco’s path to the governor’s mansion. It’s a must-win for Riverside County Democrats. Click here – Sign-up or More Info

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This Is What Democracy Looks Like: 8 to ZERO Vote! No more warehouses!!

Plan to redevelop 818 acres of ex-March Air Force Base land near Riverside is rejected Riverside showed up. Riverside spoke out. And we won. In a unanimous 8–0 vote, the March Joint Powers Commission officially killed the March “Innovation Hub” project — a massive warehouse sprawl that would’ve blanketed 142 acres near our neighborhoods – Mission Grove, Orangecrest, Woodcrest and more. Hundreds lined up to speak. Residents, parents, environmental advocates, and local leaders packed the

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🌈 DGR at Riverside Pride: Balloons, Ballots & Big Love 🎈🗳️

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIYaI-OCl8Q What a day! Riverside’s Inland Empire Pride Festival brought the sunshine (aka the heat 🔥), the glitter, and the love—and Democrats of Greater Riverside brought the energy. We were out in full force at our DGR booth, doing what we do best: Talking to voters Handing out sign-up cards Twisting balloon animals (seriously—our balloon game was strong) But we didn’t just show up to party—we showed up with purpose. We had real conversations with

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🚀 CAMPAIGN KICKOFF: Let’s Launch Chris Shoults to Sacramento!

On Thursday, May 15th, we’re turning up the energy — and the volume — for a major campaign kickoff and fundraiser to support Chris Shoults in his fight to flip Assembly District 63 blue! 📍 Euryale Brewing Company, Riverside 🕖 Come ready to rally, connect, and raise a glass for progress. Chris isn’t just a candidate — he’s one of us. A working-class Californian who knows our struggles, shares our values, and isn’t afraid to stand up to the MAGA machine. Many of

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Attention Orangecrest and Mission Grove Residents: Massive Warehouse Project Back on the Table

A 142-acre warehouse complex could soon rise right next to our neighborhood. The March Joint Powers Authority (March JPA) will hold a critical public hearing on May 12 to reconsider the controversial March Innovation HUB project. Developers claim they’ve made improvements — like more open space and less traffic — but the massive warehouse footprint remains unchanged. Local groups like Riverside Neighbors Opposing Warehouses (R-NOW) are sounding the alarm, warning that many so-called “new” benefits were already required years

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DGR at Riverside Pride 2025: Join Us in Celebrating Community, Equality, and Power!

Pride is more than a party—it’s a powerful expression of love, resistance, and community. And this Saturday, May 10th, Riverside Pride 2025 is taking over downtown Riverside’s White Park for a full day of celebration, connection, and action from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM — and DGR will be right in the heart of it! We’re proud to host a dedicated booth at this incredible festival, where we’ll be sharing our work, connecting with fellow

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May Day: Standing with Workers

May Day: Standing with Workers  May Day isn’t just history — it’s a living, breathing call to action. This past week, Democrats of Greater Riverside showed up strong at worker-led events across the Inland Empire, standing in solidarity with labor movements fighting for dignity, fair wages, and safer workplaces. From rallies to marches, DGR members were there — because we know the fight for justice starts on the ground, side by side with the people who power

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Chris Shoults Earns Riverside County Democratic Party Endorsement for California Assembly!!!

Many of our members have met Chris at various DGR events. We’re proud to stand with him and help turn Assembly District 63 blue—once and for all! ✅ Chris is one of us — a real, working Californian who understands our community. 🗳️ He shares our values — fighting for dignity, equity, local leadership, and people-powered progress. 🏛️ He’s focused on results — a Democrat who builds coalitions, not chaos (yay!), and gets things done. 🌟 He’s ready to lead — with deep

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Bringing Attention to Kaiser Mental Health Strike

As part of commitment to health equity and labor justice, we’re sharing this update with our DGR community to spotlight the ongoing mental health workers’ strike at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California. Nearly 2,400 therapists, psychologists, and social workers began an open-ended strike on October 21, demanding fair staffing, pay, and working conditions—essential steps toward providing patients with timely, effective mental health care. Kaiser has been repeatedly fined for violating state mental health laws, yet continues to operate with far fewer therapists in Southern California than in

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