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Lorenzo Lamas Backs Bianco, Critiques Newsom's Leadership

12/6/2025

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Hollywood actor Lorenzo Lamas endorsed Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco for California governor, criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom's management amid homelessness and welfare problems.
Lamas described California as "devastating."
He said a pro-law-enforcement governor is needed to address rising crime.
Lamas believes Bianco can bring "commonsense" leadership to a state that has not elected a Republican governor in nearly two decades, while Democrats Eric Swalwell and Katie Porter are also running.

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Hollywood actor Lorenzo Lamas endorsed Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco for California governor, criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom's management amid homelessness and welfare problems.
Lamas described California as "devastating."
He said a pro-law-enforcement governor is needed to address rising crime.
Lamas believes Bianco can bring "commonsense" leadership to a state that has not elected a Republican governor in nearly two decades, while Democrats Eric Swalwell and Katie Porter are also running.