The Lila Rose Show E296: Meet the Sheriff Who Defied Newsom & Now Promises a Conservative California | E296
Feb 27, 2026
Sheriff Chad Bianco, Riverside County law‑enforcement leader and Republican candidate for California governor, discusses bold plans for the state. He covers cutting state income tax, pursuing oil independence, parental rights and school policy, public‑safety and trafficking work, and moments that raised his national profile. Multiple short, punchy conversations explore these high‑stakes reforms and campaign strategy.
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Dateline Sting Led To Wide Anti‑Predator Model
- Bianco led a 2005 sting cooperating with Dateline that arrested 51 men attempting to meet minors online, later influencing national operations.
- He helped other U.S. agencies and Scotland Yard replicate the approach to catch online predators.
Reported Crime Falls But Public Safety May Worsen
- California crime statistics are distorted by reclassifying many felonies to misdemeanors and not reporting petty theft under $950.
- Bianco warns official declines can hide worsening public safety that residents still feel firsthand.
Respond To Every Call And Communicate Delays
- Respond to every 911 call and prioritize based on immediate threat, aiming to resolve the caller's emergency before leaving.
- Riverside deputies call back dispatchers and communicate delays so residents feel attended to and build trust.