March 17, 2013; 06:35 PM
Turnout in last Tuesday’s special election in Inland Southern California’s 32nd Senate District stands at a whopping 9.6 percent.
To read the Political Empire column in The Press Enterprise, click here.
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Andrew Edwards, Staff Writer
Posted: 03/08/2013 07:45:48 PM PST
Updated: 03/08/2013 10:07:17 PM PST
Assemblywoman Norma Torres is – by far – the leading fundraiser in the special election to succeed Gloria Negrete-McLeod in the state Senate.
Filed under: Campaigns, Democrats, Elections, In the News, Larry Walker, Norma Torres, Politics, Republicans, State of California, State Senate
Assemblywoman Norma Torres, D-Pomona, and state Sen. Bill Emmerson, R-Redlands. (Contributed Image)
March 06, 2013; 03:55 PM
SACRAMENTO – Inland Southern California lawmakers received more than $50,000 in gifts and travel from businesses, unions, and other groups in 2012, according to recently filed economic disclosure documents.
To read story by Jim Miller in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Liset.Marquez, Staff Writer
Posted: 03/06/2013 07:50:18 PM PST
Updated: 03/06/2013 09:19:54 PM PST
ONTARIO – A city councilman is calling for some civility after Councilman Paul Vincent Avila made some critical remarks about an opponent for the 32nd state Senate District seat at Tuesday night’s meeting.
The Assembly leader in free travel was Norma Torres, D-Pomona, who accepted $20,000 in trip aid, including $10,811 from the American Israel Education Foundation.
By Jim Sanders
jsanders@sacbee.com
Published: Sunday, Mar. 3, 2013 – 12:00 am | Page 3A
Last Modified: Sunday, Mar. 3, 2013 – 12:46 pm
California lawmakers accepted food, travel, tickets and other gifts totaling more than a half-million dollars last year, ranging from a $14,000 trip to Brazil to a $1.89 Coca Cola drink with straw.
Filed under: Curt Hagman, Democrats, In the News, Norma Torres, Politics, Republicans, State Assembly, State of California
Dark clouds hang over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, Feb. 28.(Pete Marovich/Bloomberg)
March 01, 2013; 06:03 PM
Having identified Rep. Gary Miller as a target for defeat in 2014, Democrats are taking every opportunity to go after the Rancho Cucamonga Republican.
To read column by Imran Ghori, Jeff Horseman and Jim Miller in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Filed under: Board of Supervisors - Riverside County, Board of Supervisors - San Bernardino County, Campaigns, County of Riverside, County of San Bernardino, Democrats, Elections, Gary Miller, In the News, John Benoit, Norma Torres, Politics, Republicans, State Assembly, State of California, U.S. House of Representatives
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
February 22, 2013; 07:15 PM
You lead a party that picks up four competitive seats in the November election. And for your labors you’re tossed four months later?
To read column by Jeff Horseman, David Olson and Jim Miller in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Former San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry/THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
February 09, 2013; 12:33 PM
While former San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry lost his bid for chairman of the San Bernardino County Republican Party, he plans to remain active as its vice-chairman.
To read column by Imran Ghori, Alicia Robinson and Jim Miller in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Saturday, February 2, 2013 – 09:30 a.m.
Here are the fundraising totals in the 32nd State Senate District special election.
Walker
Thursday, January 31, 2013 – 11:00 p.m.
San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector and State Senate Candidate Larry Walker (D-Chino) has started a fire.
Torres
Andrew Edwards, Staff Writer
Posted: 01/26/2013 06:56:50 PM PST
BLOOMINGTON – Assemblywoman Norma Torres won the California Democratic Party’s endorsement in her bid to win a vacant state Senate seat.
Staff Reports
Posted: 01/20/2013 03:47:15 PM PST
Updated: 01/20/2013 06:23:26 PM PST
The Inland Empire’s legislative delegation is well-represented in committee assignments announced earlier this month. Several local members have been chosen for leadership positions on key panels.
Andrew Edwards, Staff Writer
Posted: 01/18/2013 07:11:43 PM PST
Updated: 01/18/2013 09:58:42 PM PST
A half-dozen established Inland Empire politicos will look to represent the largely blue-collar 32nd state Senate District.
The field of four Democrats and two Republicans – all currently holding political offices locally with some having been elected to multiple posts – are seeking to win the seat previously held by Gloria Negrete-McLeod, who was elected to Congress in November.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 – 09:15 a.m.
Here’s some news of interest flowing across the transom this week.
San Bernardino County Supe’s elect Rutherford chair
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors unanimously elected Second District Supervisor Janice Rutherford as it’s new chairperson. Second District Supervisor Gary Ovitt will be vice-chair.
Filed under: Board of Supervisors - Riverside County, Board of Supervisors - San Bernardino County, Campaigns, County of Riverside, County of San Bernardino, Democrats, Elections, Gary Ovitt, Gloria Negrete-McLeod, Janice Rutherford, Jeff Stone, John Benoit, Josie Gonzales, Kevin Jeffries, Larry Walker, Mike Morrell, Norma Torres, Politics, Republicans, State Assembly, State of California, U.S. House of Representatives
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
January 06, 2013; 06:33 PM
You’ve spent more than a year running for Congress, endured millions of dollars in attacks from your opponent and shadowy Super PACs, and yet still prevailed.
To read column by Jeff Horseman, Imran Ghori and Jim Miller in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Filed under: Board of Supervisors - San Bernardino County, Brian Nestande, Campaigns, Cheryl Brown, County of San Bernardino, Democrats, Elections, Gloria Negrete-McLeod, In the News, Janice Rutherford, Jose Medina, Josie Gonzales, Larry Walker, Melissa Melendez, Mike Morrell, Norma Torres, Politics, Raul Ruiz, Republicans, State Assembly, State of California, State Senate, Tim Donnelly, U.S. House of Representatives
December 16, 2012; 02:25 PM
The Riverside County Democratic Central Committee celebrated President Barack Obama’s win in the county last month.
But then came concerns that the president would harsh the mellow of voters in Washington and Colorado after they legalized marijuana for recreational use.
To read column by Ben Goad and Jim Miller in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Walker
Friday, December 14, 2012 – 09:00 a.m.
More entertainment is coming to San Bernardino County political circles courtesy of County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector Larry Walker (D-Chino).
Torres
Andrew Edwards, Staff Writer
Posted: 11/11/2012 01:37:14 PM PST
Updated: 11/11/2012 01:41:35 PM PST
Assemblywoman Norma Torres said she wants to run for the state Senate seat that Gloria Negrete-McLeod will vacate when she goes to Congress.
Filed under: Democrats, In the News, Norma Torres, Politics, State Assembly, State of California, State Senate
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 – 09:00 a.m.
Republican Assemblyman Mike Morrell turned back a challenge by Businessman Russ Warner (D-Rancho Cucamonga) Tuesday night.
Filed under: Brian Nestande, Campaigns, Curt Hagman, Democrats, Elections, Mike Morrell, Norma Torres, Politics, Republicans, State Assembly, Tim Donnelly
Neil Nisperos, Staff Writer
Posted: 10/12/2012 09:03:52 PM PDT
Updated: 10/12/2012 09:22:00 PM PDT
A Republican planning commissioner from Pomona and a former Democratic mayor from the city are vying to represent the 52nd Assembly District – a predominantly Democratic district that encompasses much of the west valley.
Filed under: Campaigns, Democrats, Elections, In the News, Norma Torres, Politics, Republicans, State Assembly, State of California
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 – 09:45 a.m.
There were other contests that were mainly non-controversial in nature.
Here are those results.
Capitol Alert
The latest on California politics and government
May 21, 2012
Four months after a California assemblyman was cited and released for carrying a gun into an airport, the Assembly passed legislation today that would require offenders to be taken into custody in such situations.
Democratic Assemblywoman Norma Torres said her Assembly Bill 2182 did not stem from the January incident involving Republican Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, which occurred at an Ontario airport on the first day of this year’s legislative session.
Norma Torres
Neil Nisperos, Staff Writer
Created: 05/13/2012 01:54:51 PM PDT
Assemblywoman Norma Torres, D-Chino, faces three opponents in the June 5 primary race for the 52nd Assembly District seat, including a former Republican who has now registered as a Democrat.
Torres, a former Pomona mayor, is being challenged by Chino resident and restaurant owner Ray Moors, a Democrat; Pomona Planning Commissioner Kenny Coble, a Republican; and Ontario-Montclair School District board member Paul Vincent Avila, a Democrat.
Filed under: Campaigns, Education, Elections, In the News, Norma Torres, Politics, State Assembly, State of California
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 04/12/2012 08:41:05 PM PDT
SAN BERNARDINO – From the viability of L.A./Ontario International Airport to ongoing progress at San Bernardino International Airport, legislators from the Inland Empire held a hearing on Thursday evening to discuss the importance of air transportation in the region.
The Select Committee on Inland Empire Transportation, led by Assemblywoman Wilmer Amina Carter, D-Rialto, met Thursday evening at the main auditorium at the Norton Regional Events Center.
Torres
Wes Woods II, Staff Writer
Created: 04/05/2012 06:20:21 PM PDT
To view Assembly Bill 2552 introduced by Assemblywoman Norma Torres, D-Chino, visit http://tinyurl.com/potbill.
To read a letter from the Law Enforcement Against Prohibition group asking Torres to withdraw the bill visit http://tinyurl.com/potletter.
A group of former California police officers, prosecutors and judges have asked Assemblywoman Norma Torres to withdraw her bill that would criminalize motorists who operate a vehicle with any level of marijuana in their blood or urine.
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition members said standards created by Assembly Bill 2552 have nothing to do with actual impairment behind the wheel and would criminalize California’s legal medical marijuana patients.
Norma Torres, D-Chino, left introduces bill pushing for arrest for anyone caught illegally bringing a concealed gun to an airport. Republican Assemblyman Tim Donnelly right.
Neil Nisperos, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Created: 02/28/2012 06:27:09 PM PST
Assemblywoman Norma Torres has introduced a bill that takes aim at those caught illegally bringing a concealed gun to an airport — the type of offense fellow Inland Empire Assemblyman Tim Donnelly has been charged with.
Norma Torres, D-Chino, wants emergency calls protected from online, media dissemination
By Neil Nisperos, Staff Writer
Created: 02/14/2012 10:31:06 AM PST
Legislation that would keep emergency 911 dispatch calls from being spread through traditional or online media has been introduced by Assemblywoman Norma Torres, D-Chino.
The policy proposal comes in the wake of widely disseminated audio from 911 dispatch calls related to a medical emergency involving actress Demi Moore.
Filed under: Democrats, In the News, Law Enforcement, Legal, Norma Torres, State Assembly, State of California
Norma Torres
Assemblywoman Norma J. Torres
Created: 01/28/2012 06:06:11 AM PST
The state Supreme Court’s ruling which eliminated redevelopment agencies has created uncertainty for cities and counties engaged in redevelopment activities. Redevelopment has been used as a tool by many cities and counties to successfully revitalize communities. The court’s decision throws into question how cities and counties will pay for infrastructure, housing and retail projects in blighted communities.
Neil Nisperos and Benjamin Demers, Staff Writers
Posted: 11/28/2011 05:51:35 PM PST
Editor’s note: This is the third of a three-part series looking at the newly redrawn Inland Empire legislative districts for California’s Assembly. Sunday’s installment was Congress; on Monday we examined the California Senate.
When members of California’s Citizens Redistricting Commission compiled the state’s new political maps, they did so in hopes of ending gerrymandering.
An early look at Assembly races in this region seem to indicate they have succeeded in creating a more competitive atmosphere. The commission released the new maps in July.
Neil Nisperos, Staff Writer
Created: 09/14/2011 09:57:14 PM PDT
Sacramento lawmakers from the Inland Empire have a number of bills recently signed into law, or sent to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk for his signature or veto.
The bills moved through the state Legislature at a time of significant budgetary shortfall, unemployment and ongoing divisiveness over immigration, business regulations and taxes. Together, they have colored the political environment in Sacramento, for better and for worse, experts say.
Rep. Joe Baca
Neil Nisperos, Staff Writer
Posted: 09/12/2011 06:48:42 PM PDT
Rep. Joe Baca, D-San Bernardino, on Monday said he plans to run for the newly created 35th Congressional District seat.
John Tavaglione
Political Empire
10:00 PM PDT on Sunday, September 11, 2011
The Press-Enterprise
Riverside County Supervisor John Tavaglione already is gearing up for his congressional bid in a new district centered on Riverside and Moreno Valley.
Filed under: Board of Supervisors - Riverside County, Board of Supervisors - San Bernardino County, Brian Nestande, Campaigns, County of Riverside, County of San Bernardino, Democrats, Dennis Hansberger, Elections, In the News, Indian Tribal Governments, John Tavaglione, Norma Torres, Politics, Republicans, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, State Assembly, State of California, State Senate, U.S. House of Representatives
Neil Nisperos, Staff Writer
Created: 09/06/2011 04:57:25 PM PDT
State Sen. Gloria Negrete McLeod, D-Montclair, on Wednesday announced she will run for the newly created 35th Congressional District seat.
McLeod last month confirmed her interest in the seat, the holder of which will represent Pomona, Montclair, Ontario, Chino, Bloomington and portions of Fontana and Rialto.
Longtime allies may compete for Congress
Neil Nisperos, Staff Writer
Created: 08/17/2011 12:50:04 AM PDT
A local state senator and an assemblywoman she has supported may find themselves pitted against one another in a race for Congress next year.
By James Rufus Koren Staff Writer
Posted: 06/10/2011 09:42:17 PM PDT
After months of meetings and public input, the California Citizens Redistricting Commission on Friday released a first draft of what California’s new Assembly, Senate and Congressional districts could look like.
Area lawmakers say no to special election
Wendy Leung, Staff Writer
Created: 02/28/2011 08:39:44 PM PST
The question of whether voters in June will help decide how to fill the gaping budget deficit could depend on how many Republican legislators Gov. Jerry Brown can convince in the next week.
Torres
By Neil Nisperos Staff Writer
Created: 02/25/2011 07:41:53 PM PST
CHINO – Assemblywoman Norma Torres this week moved into a new district office in this city’s downtown to cut costs and to upgrade facilities.
The new 2,600-square-foot office is on the ground floor of the city-owned Chino Chaffey Information Technology Center at 13179 Seventh St.
Legislators face many tough decisions on state’s deficit
James Rufus Koren, Staff Writer
Posted: 01/09/2011 07:02:16 AM PST
Gov. Jerry Brown has made it clear that the state budget he will propose today will include “painful” spending cuts.
But as local lawmakers wait to see Brown’s proposal, they seem to have few ideas – and fewer new ideas – for what those cuts should be. While some lawmakers have proposed novel ways of saving money or said they would support previously suggested cuts and money-saving reforms, others say they have a hard time identifying any cuts they’d like to make.
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 10/24/2010 07:03:18 AM PDT
ONTARIO – One knows what its like to run a city. The other knows what it’s like to run a restaurant.
Both are hoping their experiences are enough to lead to the state’s Assembly’s 61st District seat.
It’s a seat that Assemblywoman Norma Torres, the former mayor of Pomona, wants to keep for a second term, while Ray Moors, owner of Joey’s BBQ, wants to take her place on it.
Filed under: Campaigns, Democrats, Elections, In the News, Norma Torres, Politics, Republicans, State Assembly, State of California
James Rufus Koren, Staff Writer
Created: 09/09/2010 06:34:15 PM PDT
The California State Assembly this week posted the salaries of Assembly members online, even though a bill requiring that action failed to get the Legislature’s approval last month.
But perhaps more interesting than the members’ salaries – Assembly members representing San Bernardino County all make $95,291 – are the salaries paid to Assembly staff members. Democratic lawmakers spend much more on staffers than do Republicans.
10:54 PM PDT on Sunday, August 29, 2010
By JIM MILLER
Sacramento Bureau
SACRAMENTO – A bill that would set new rules for the foreclosure process is the focus of a fierce end-of-session fight between the lending industry and consumer groups.
Loan delinquency and foreclosure rates are down from the worst of the housing downturn but Riverside and San Bernardino counties remain among the hardest-hit parts of the state.
Sandra Emerson, Staff Writer
Posted: 03/12/2010 07:21:04 PM PST
Friday was the last day for most hopeful candidates to file their nominations to run for state office.
One of the most popular races in San Bernardino County is for Assemblyman Bill Emmerson’s seat representing the 63rd District.
Emmerson, a Republican, is being termed out and is vying for a spot in the state Senate.
Neil Nisperos, Staff Writer
Posted: 01/17/2010 06:02:35 AM PST
CHINO – State corrections officials are expected to release a master plan this spring for converting the Heman G. Stark youth prison into a major expansion of adult housing operations.
The transition of Stark into an adult facility is moving forward with the public environmental review process. A public meeting to introduce the plan is likely in the spring, said Bob Sleppy, deputy environmental services director for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Filed under: Chino, Cities, Curt Hagman, In the News, Norma Torres, Politics, State Assembly, State of California
Mediha Fejzagic DiMartino, Staff Writer
Created: 12/18/2009 04:10:11 PM PST
SACRAMENTO – The day Assemblyman Curt Hagman was sworn into office last year was bittersweet.
“It was a very short honeymoon,” Hagman said. “That afternoon they called us into the chambers and told us the deficit is not $20 billion, it’s $42 billion.”
Hagman, R-Chino Hills, was among 28 freshmen legislators – 17 Democrats and 11 Republicans – who had to learn on their feet and, almost immediately upon taking office, dole out steep cuts to public schools, social services and health programs – something most of them did not aspire to do when they threw their hats in the ring.
But although it looks like 2010 will bring more of the same, veteran lawmakers as well as newbies are hopeful that the current chaos will bring an opportunity for a long-term change.
By Capitol Weekly Staff | 12/17/09 12:00 AM PST
It’s that time of year again, when the editorial team and mathematicians here at Capitol Weekly go about the exercise of reducing our 118 legislators to simple numerical statistics. Yes, boys and girls. We are proud to present the Third Annual Legislative Scorecard.
Now for the usual round of disclaimers and preemptive apologies. Every political scorecard has its problems, and this one is no exception. The selection of bills is subjective, chosen after conversations with Capitol staff and experts, and our own observations of big debates over the last year under the dome. We also took our cues from other organizations who do this kind of thing on a regular basis. In fact, the Capitol Weekly scorecard is, in many ways, a compilation or synthesis of other scorecards that have been floating around insider circles in recent weeks.