MAY 4, 2023

 

Robert Rivas, the incoming Speaker of the state Assembly, discusses his grandfather’s farmworker activism, politics in San...

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

 

In the Assembly, Rivas has been chair of the Agriculture Committee and worked to pass coronavirus protections and more housing...

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

 

Assemblymember Robert Rivas, D-Salinas, joined Inside California Politics co-host Nikki Laurenzo to discuss this week’s vote within...

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

 

Robert Rivas, who was elected on Tuesday to his third term in the California Assembly, will become California's next Speaker...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

 

The California State Assembly announced Nov. 10 the Assembly Democratic Caucus voted unanimously to elect Assemblymember...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

 

The Assembly Democratic Caucus voted unanimously to make Rivas the 71st Speaker of the California State Assembly...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

 

Anthony Rendon and Robert Rivas make a deal on who will be Assembly speaker in the next Legislature...

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

 

In District 29, Assemblymember Robert Rivas, D-Hollister, was re-elected with 63.4 percent of the vote...

JUNE 14, 2022

 

On June 10, BenitoLink spoke with Rivas about this turnaround, his thoughts on how he has represented the concerns of San Benito...

MAY 17, 2022

 

Rivas is running for his third consecutive two-year term in the local district’s assembly seat. He was first elected to the assembly...

MAY 12, 2022

 

Four years into his stint in Sacramento, Robert Rivas may no longer qualify as a rising star in the Assembly. He has arrived...

APRIL 18, 2022

 

All 80 state Assembly positions are open to aspiring lawmakers eager to represent their corner of the state for the next...

APRIL 7, 2022

 

This is a regional event for South County and the Summit allows Chamber members, local businesses...

MARCH 29, 2022

 

For the first time in two years, the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce was able to celebrate its Spice of Life awardees...

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

 

The Listening Tour series provides opportunities for the community to engage with the elected officials that represent them...

JANUARY 5, 2022

 

The inaugural vent was brought to residents by Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and supported by Assemblymember Rivas...

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

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Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) welcomed Summit attendees to his district by touting the important investments...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

 

Local Democrats to hold fundraiser that includes appearances by state and national elected officials and organized labor...

AUGUST 13, 2021

 

These supporters of Trump are taking advantage of this pandemic,” said Rivas, who is vice-chair of the California Legislative Caucus...

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

 

On Nov. 24, the California County Boards of Education (CCBE) presented State Assemblyman Robert Rivas the...

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

 

Incumbent Robert Rivas is headed toward a landslide victory in his race for reelection to the California Assembly District 30 seat..

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

 

Voters in the Central Coast and South Bay have decided who should represent California's 30th Assembly District..

OCTOBER 14, 2020

 

The election for California State Assembly District 30 has two candidates this year...

OCTOBER 13, 2020

 

Robert Rivas has been elected vice chair of the Latino Legislative Caucus by members of the Caucus...

OCTOBER 5, 2020

 

Rivas is a current member of the San Benito County Board of Supervisors, where he says he has fought for more...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

 

On Nov. 3, voters will elect an assemblyman to represent District 30, which encompasses the cities of Greenfield, Gonzales, King City...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

 

State Assemblyman Robert Rivas was named Chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee by Speaker Anthony Rendon...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

 

Assemblyman Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) on Friday was named chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee by Speaker...

AUGUST 7, 2020

 

Assemblyman Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) on Friday was named chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee by Speaker...

MARCH 4, 2020

 

Races for the State Senate 17th District and State Assembly 29th and 30th District will continue to November after...

MARCH 3, 2020

 

Robert Rivas opened with a large lead over his opponent Gregory Swett for the State Assembly 30th District seat...

February 7, 2020

 

Two candidates are in the running to represent the CA Assembly 30th district, incumbent Robert Rivas, a Democrat...

DECEMBER 11, 2019

 

The new March 3 date for the 2020 California primary may be great news for some presidential candidates, but for county...

 

DECEMBER 6, 2019

 

The filing deadline for the March 3, 2020 Primary Election ended on Dec. 6. Here are the candidates campaigning for local...

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

 

The work taking place at the California Economic Summit in Fresno today is aimed at influencing the state policies and...

JUNE 19, 2019

 

“It’s about dignity. It’s about having quality housing,” explained Assemblyman Robert Rivas (D-Hollister). “This is a human issue..."

JUNE 15, 2019

 

Assemblymember Robert Rivas has a history of service and dedication to his community...

JANUARY 3, 2019

 

State representative assigned to committees for Agriculture, Appropriations, Government Organization, Local Government...

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

 

Bold. That’s how Robert Rivas, newly elected assembly member to California’s 30th district describes himself....

 

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

 

A San Benito County supervisor appears on track to win the race for state Assembly...

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

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San Benito County resident Robert Rivas is headed toward a landslide victory in the race for 30th District State Assembly...

 

JUNE 6, 2018

 

Hollister resident and Democrat Robert Rivas is the clear front runner for the 30th District State Assembly seat....

 

MAY 30, 2018

 

Labor rights icon Dolores Huerta, who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom...

 

MAY 24, 2018

 

Five candidates are running for California Assembly District 30, and two have emerged as serious contenders to represent... 

MARCH 5, 2018

 

San Benito County Supervisor Robert Rivas’ political campaign announced last week the endorsement of Equality California... 

JANUARY 29, 2018

 

The California Democratic Party on Saturday gave a pre-endorsement to San Benito County Supervisor Robert Rivas... 

JANUARY 19, 2018

 

San Benito County Supervisor Robert Rivas has officially announced that he is entering the contest for the 30th... 

JANUARY 17, 2018

 

Assemblymember Anna Caballero, D-Salinas, terms out at the end of this year... 

JANUARY 11, 2018

 

San Benito County Supervisor Robert Rivas announced Jan. 11 that he is entering the contest for the 30th Assembly District...