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Schiff, Garvey head for November runoff in race for Feinstein's Senate seat
County school officials complete Educator of the Year surprise announcements
By City News Service
By Staff
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emocratic Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican former Dodger Steve Garvey were preparing Wednesday for a November runoff election after topping a crowded field of candidates looking to claim the U.S. Senate seat previously held by the late Dianne Feinstein. Schiff, D-Burbank, led the way among the more than two dozen candidates seeking the seat, with Garvey placing second. Rep. Katie Porter, D-Irvine, was a distant third, and Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, placed fourth. Many pundits were anticipating a Schiff-Garvey runoff, with most believing it could result in an easy Schiff victory in heavily Democratic California as they fight for a full six-year term in the Senate. Schiff and Garvey will actually appear twice on the November ballot, with both also seeking to fill out the remainder of Feinstein's term, which ends in January. Schiff claimed victory at a Hollywood rally Tuesday night, but his speech was interrupted by protesters who loudly chanted "Cease fire now" and "Free Palestine." While security officials dragged some protesters out of the room, seemingly dozens of others remained, persistently chanting and forcing Schiff to try to speak over the din. He appeared to eventually cut his remarks short due to the disruption, but he was able to thank supporters and his family.
Adam Schiff. | Photo courtesy of Adam Schiff for Senate
"It looks like we're going to the general, ladies and gentlemen," Schiff said. "So a little over a year ago we kicked off this campaign and I won't say it wasn't without its bumps along the way. I seem to recall, although it's a little hazy, within hours of our announcement a certain Kevin McCarthy kicked me off the Intelligence Committee. ... And then at the urging and badgering of Donald Trump, the Republicans censured me for holding him accountable. ... And then Trump would attack me after rally after rally. ... "But you had my back every step of the way, every step of the way. You helped us build the biggest grassroots campaign for Senate in California history and I cannot thank you enough." It was then that protests broke out, and Schiff struggled to speak over the shouts, which highlighted a critical issue Democrats will be facing in the
November elections — the U.S. handling of the IsraelHamas war. Things were notably calmer in Palm Desert, where Garvey hailed his advance to the November runoff. He compared the election results to "what it's like to hit a walk-off home run." "Your vote was your shared belief with me that California is no longer the heartbeat of America — but now just a murmur," Garvey said. "That we have challenges to face up to — like closing the border. And responsibilities to live up to — like helping the homeless off the streets with a pathway back to their dignity. And that if we do those things and more — that our best days will be ahead of us. With California once again being the heartbeat of America. As we celebrate tonight — I want you to know that we haven't See Senate race Page 15
come this far, to only go this far. "When I stepped on the field for the Dodgers and Padres, I didn't play for Democrats, Republicans or Independents — I played for all the fans. And now I'm running for all of the people." Porter conceded defeat during a gathering with supporters in Long Beach, saying she remains convinced that voters want to see change in Washington. "You want leaders who demand better from both parties, leaders who want progress not partisanship, officials whose bottom line is people, not profits," she said. "That is why we were able to turn heads in this campaign and make the people in power listen and run scared. Let's be honest, I think all of us can agree that our government isn't working well for us, for families, for
Principal of the Year Emily Price receives her honorary certificate. | Photo courtesy of the San Jacinto Unified School District/ Facebook
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he final announcements of the Riverside County Educators of the Year have been made, according to the Office of Education. The full panel of 2024 honorees is: Principal of the Year Emily Price from Megan Cope Elementary School in the San Jacinto Unified School District; Confidential Employee of the Year Cindy Vasquez, executive assistant at Jurupa USD; Certificated Administrator of the Year Ryan Mulvanny, director II of professional development and learning at Lake Elsinore USD; Site Support Employee of the Year Sharon Nakama, coordinator of special education at Moreno Valley USD; Classified Administrator of the Year Michael Sattley, director of facilities services at Hemet USD; Classified Employee of the Year Michelle Forcina, secretary III at Canyon Springs High School, Moreno Valley USD; and School Counselor of the Year Gabriella S. Zlaket from Arlington High School, Riverside USD. Nakama was the final Educator of the Year to receive a surprise visit throughout February from Superintendent of Schools Edwin Gomez to announce her honoree status, the Office of Education announced Friday. “Dr. Nakama’s mission to create awareness and understanding within the district and community has resulted in strengthened partnerships and enhanced support systems for students with disabilities,” Gomez said in a statement. “Dr. Nakama continues to pave the way for inclusivity and equity in education.” Nakama serves 16 sites and 40 teachers in moderateto-severe "Life Skills programs that serve students who are young as infants to adult transition classes," according to See Educator of the Year Page 31