SD-19 NEWS: Riverside District Attorney Mike Hestrin Endorses Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh for Re-Election

DA Hestrin Commends Ochoa Bogh’s Unwavering Commitment to Community Safety

Yucaipa, CA – Today, Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh proudly announces the endorsement of Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin for her re-election campaign to California’s 19th State Senate District. District Attorney Hestrin, who has served as the Riverside County District Attorney since January 2015, is a dedicated advocate for crime prevention, community safety, and rehabilitation efforts.

District Attorney Mike Hestrin leads one of the largest DA’s offices in the state with a team of about 700 attorneys, paralegals, investigators, victim advocates, and support staff that serves an estimated 2.4 million residents across Riverside County. His office handles an average of 60,000 criminal cases each year with precision and a strong focus on the prosecution of serious and violent offenders, highlighting his steadfast commitment to both justice and community protection.

“Senator Ochoa Bogh has consistently proven her dedication to upholding law and order and improving the safety and quality of life for our communities,” said District Attorney Mike Hestrin. “Her reliability and willingness to stand up for law enforcement, tough-on-crime policies, and victim advocacy has made her a great partner to our office in our shared mission to protect the residents of Riverside County. I am confident that she will continue to serve with the integrity and effectiveness that our communities deserve.”

In recent months, Senator Ochoa Bogh has continued racking up the endorsements of key local, state, and federal elected officials in the region while also clearly establishing herself as public safety’s choice for State Senate with endorsements such as:

  • San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon D. Dicus
  • Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco
  • San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson
  • Riverside Sheriffs’ Association (RSA)
  • Sheriff’s Employee Benefits Association (SEBA)
  • Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)
  • California Professional Firefighters (CPF)
  • California Association of Highway Patrolmen (CHIP)
  • Desert Hot Springs Police Association

Ochoa Bogh was first elected to the State Senate in 2020 and currently represents nearly 45% of California’s new 19th State Senate district, which includes parts of San Bernardino and Riverside counties and encompasses communities such as Hemet, Apple Valley, Yucaipa, Beaumont, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, La Quinta, Redlands, Banning, Desert Hot Springs, Loma Linda, Rancho Mirage, Yucca Valley, Highland, Barstow, Twenty-Nine Palms, Grand Terrace, Calimesa, Colton, Indian Wells, and Big Bear Lake.

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