California Elections Update | Radio Free Riverside with Sam Page | June 5 2026
The episode dives right into the significant ruling from a federal appeals court that found President Trump's policy banning transgender troops likely violates constitutional rights. Anchor Sam Page breaks down the implications of this decision, especially since it coincided with the first day of Pride Month, yet the ban still stands due to ongoing litigation. A light-hearted jab at recent political elections in California adds a dash of humor to the rocky exit of Sheriff Chad Bianco and the upcoming election battles for various Assembly seats.
Takeaways:
- A federal appeals court ruled Trump's transgender military ban likely violates constitutional rights, stirring discussions.
- Data shows National Guard deployment had no real impact on violent crime rates in D.C., experts weigh in.
- A woman is suing the U.S. government over a shooting at a Trump rally, citing preventable failures.
- Chad Bianco's rejection by voters highlights the importance of emotional control in leadership roles.
- Election results show close races in California, with candidates vying for critical local positions.
- Loma Linda University settles for $7.5 million after illegally disposing of hazardous waste and patient records.
Companies mentioned in this episode:
- United America Network
- Secret Service
- Department of Homeland Security
- Loma Linda University Health
- UC Riverside
- TODEC
- Ground News
Transcript
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Speaker A:This is Radio Free Riverside, the voice of democracy.
Speaker A:I'm Sam Page here on the United America Network with the news you can trust.
Speaker A:Here are your top stories in the national news A panel of federal appeals court judges ruled that President Donald Trump's policy banning transgender troops like likely violates their constitutional rights.
Speaker A: that Trump's executive order: Speaker A:Despite the panel's Monday majority opinion the first day of Pride month, the ban remains in effect.
Speaker A:The U.S. supreme Court allowed the Pentagon to enforce the policy last year and will continue to allow it to remain in place while litigation proceeds.
Speaker A:New data shows that the presence of National Guard troops had no meaningful impact on violent crime in the nation's capital.
Speaker A: Research including the: Speaker A:Police data show crime trends followed existing patterns, and experts note that short term military deployments rarely address root causes or lead to lasting reductions.
Speaker A:Some groups have also raised concerns about negative effects on police community relations.
Speaker A: ,: Speaker A:The lawsuit claims the shooting was entirely preventable, citing a, quote, cascade of preventable failures by the Secret service that allowed 20 year old Thomas Crooks to fire shots from an unsecured roof.
Speaker A:Following the shooting, the Secret Service acknowledged breakdowns in communication, technological issues, human failure, and implemented recommendations from Congress while suspending numerous agents involved in the event.
Speaker A:Now the latest news in the state of California, the failed Sheriff Chad Bianco was overwhelmingly rejected by California voters.
Speaker A:Riverside County Sheriff Bianco crossed the many debates among the candidates.
Speaker A:Californians got to see firsthand how ill prepared Bianco was for the big stage, columnist Rafael Perez observed after observing Bianco in February.
Speaker A:Despite the fact that we don't necessarily have an abundance of philosopher kings to choose from, it would perhaps be unwise to settle for someone who has trouble controlling their emotions in low pressure situations in Riverside County.
Speaker A:Election News Julie Vandegrift in Murrieta holds a thin edge in the race to fill his vacant seat on the Murrieta Valley USD board.
Speaker A:Initial returns for the June 2 special election in MVUSD Trustee Area 3 showed Vandegrift with a slim margin over candidate Elliot Elliot Emmer.
Speaker A:To claim victory, one of the two candidates must win at least 51% of ballots cast.
Speaker A:The election to fill the open seat follows the September resignation of Trustee Ivan Munoz, who left the district due to work conflicts.
Speaker A: , which runs through November: Speaker A:Democrat Clarissa Cervantes and Republican Assemblymember Leticia Castillo are headed for a second showdown this November for Assembly District 58.
Speaker A:And in Assembly District 47, Republican incumbent Greg Wallace leads with 49.5%, with Democrat Layla Nambar at 29.5%.
Speaker A:In Assembly District 60, incumbent Cory Jackson, at 55.2%, is ahead of Republican Ed Delgado, a Moreno Valley City Council member who stands at 28% in all districts.
Speaker A:The top two vote getters, regardless of party, advance to the general election.
Speaker A:With two year terms in California's 80 seat assembly at stake and for Riverside County Judge of the Superior court office, number 10, public defender Andrea Garcia will face Michelle paradise in the November election.
Speaker A:While the race for Superior Court seat is strictly nonpartisan, is worth noting that Ms. Garcia has been endorsed by more than 31 judges and also was recently endorsed officially by the Riverside County Democratic Party.
Speaker A:More news now In Riverside county last Friday, May 29, in the city of Riverside, a fire broke out at the University of Riverside apartments on Iowa street, damaging 50 units and displacing about 115 residents near the UC Riverside campus.
Speaker A:Loma Linda University Health in San Bernardino will pay $7.5 million to settle claims it illegally disposed of hazardous waste and patient records.
Speaker A:Investigators from San Bernardino and Riverside county found hazardous materials and confidential documents in regular trash at its hospitals and clinics, violating state law.
Speaker A: ,: Speaker A: nations may be dropped off at: Speaker A:That seat must be filled by June 10th.
Speaker A:This is Sam Page with Radio Free Riverside on the United America Network.
Speaker A:News sources come to you from Ground News, a rated service that informs the public of bias left, right and center.
Speaker A:Thank you for listening to Radio Free Riverside, the voice of democracy.
