Sheriff Chad Bianco Speaks At Banning Chamber Of Commerce Luncheon

BANNING, CA — The Banning Chamber of Commerce announced that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco will speak at its annual luncheon.

Guests can preregister for the event, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Morongo Resort Casino, at 49500 Seminole Dr. in Cabazon.

According to a Chamber spokesperson, varying levels of sponsorship for the August Luncheon were still available, including lunch, advertising, social media shout-outs, and other recognition during the event.

Food will include Yukon Gold Potato Salad, Caesar Salad, Coleslaw Cilantro and hot entrees of BBQ brisket, caramelized pearl onions, sweet potato puree, braised pork ribs in hickory barbecue sauce and crispy fried chicken. Side dishes will include green bean casserole, garlic mashed potatoes, southern baked beans, devil's food cake, banana cream pie, and lemon coconut raspberry cake, which will be on hand for dessert, according to the Morongo catering menu.

"Chamber events and programs provide members with great opportunities to get to know new people and expand their prospect base. Chamber events are innovative and fun ways to help members meet potential customers, clients and vendors," a spokesperson wrote of the events and programs hosted by the chamber.

While it was not immediately clear what Bianco would discuss at the luncheon, he has hinted recently that he may throw his sheriff's hat in the ring for California Governor in the 2026 election.

If Bianco does make a gubernatorial run, he would face several Democratic heavy-hitters. Newsom terms out in 2027 and cannot run, but Senate President pro Tempore Emeritus Toni G. Atkins (San Diego), Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, and vice chair of the California Democratic Party/former state Controller Betty Yee, have launched campaigns.

Attorney General Rob Bonta said last year he is "seriously considering" seeking the governorship.

"I haven't decided that and I can't say yes or no right now to anything," Bianco said. "Those are long detailed discussions that I'll have to have with my wife, with my family, and really with the men and women of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office because I do believe that I'm here for a reason."

Sign up to attend on the Banning Chamber of Commerce website.