Chad Bianco Archives - Stocktonia News

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Trump wanted California Republicans to back Steve Hilton — but they didn’t listen

by Maya C. Miller • CalMatters April 13, 2026, 1:05 p.m.April 13, 2026, 1:05 p.m.

Despite Trump’s thumb on the scale, California Republicans refused to unite behind a single candidate for governor this weekend.

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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco reverses course on 2025 election claims as legal challenges grow

by Associated Press March 31, 2026, 1:41 p.m.March 31, 2026, 1:41 p.m.

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Court turns away California’s attempt to stop Riverside sheriff’s recount of special election ballots

by Cayla Mihalovich and Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters March 24, 2026, 5:09 p.m.March 25, 2026, 7:38 p.m.

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A Fox News host? A sheriff? Is there a Republican who can finally win statewide in California again?

by Alexei Koseff • CalMatters April 22, 2025, 1:05 p.m.May 6, 2026, 10:56 a.m.