Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh is a native Californian and the daughter of Mexican immigrants. She credits her family with teaching her personal responsibility, the value of education, hard work, and the belief that home ownership is the cornerstone of the American Dream.
A graduate of San Bernardino High School and the University of California, Santa Barbara, Ochoa Bogh pursued her teaching credential from California State University, San Bernardino, and taught English language learners at the elementary level. She has also worked as a proud Realtor for more than 20 years, helping families achieve their dream of home ownership. She served on the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District board, is a former Chairwoman/President of the Yucaipa Valley Chamber of Commerce, and a former board member of the East Valley Association of Realtors.
In November 2020, Ochoa Bogh made history as the first Republican Latina elected to the California State Senate, representing nearly one million residents in Senate District 23. In November 2024, she was re-elected to serve a second term, now representing the newly drawn 19th Senate District, which encompasses cities and communities across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. SD 19 is the third largest geographical senate district with over 35 cities and communities.
Known as a bipartisan legislator who gets things done in a pragmatic way, Senator Ochoa Bogh has earned a reputation for working across the aisle without compromising her principles. “State Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, R-Redlands, had more bills signed into law — 14 — by Gov. Gavin Newsom than any other Republican in the Senate, making her one of the most productive GOP lawmakers in Sacramento.” (San Bernardino Sun, October 2024).
Her record underscores that productivity. In 2024 alone, she introduced 21 bills, 9 of which were signed into law, coauthored 47 bills and 51 resolutions and attended more than 2,500 meetings and events. She has also held 62 town halls, demonstrating her deep commitment to transparency, accountability, and meeting people where they are.
As Chair and Vice Chair of the Inland Empire Caucus, she helped secure critical investments for the region, including unanimous support for transportation funding, public safety initiatives, and support for agriculture by ensuring bipartisan and bicameral collaboration.
Senator Ochoa Bogh has also been instrumental in securing hundreds of millions in funding for her district, including:
- $54.6 million for employment and supportive services for families in crisis
- $600,000 to protect ranchers and livestock
- $2.5 million for behavioral health services at Riverside University Health System
- $4 million for Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital to expand trauma-informed care for children
- $2 million to the University of Redlands for a plaza and walkway project for the University of Redlands Rail station at the terminus of the Arrow Line in San Bernardino County.
Her leadership has earned widespread recognition. Recent honors include:
- Legislative All-Star Award (California Business Properties Association, 2024)
- Education Champion Award (California Association of School Business Officials, 2024)
- Cornucopia Award (California Women for Agriculture, 2024)
- Legislator of the Year (State Coalition of Probation Organizations, 2023)
- Champion of Public Higher Education (California Coalition for Public Higher Education, 2023)
- Outstanding Leadership and Community Champion (Inland Congregations United for Change, 2022)
- Legislator of the Year (Southern California Contractors Association, 2022)
- Legislative Champion of the Year (Inland Empire Caucus in conjunction with the California Disability Services Association, 2022)
- Legislator of the Year (California Alzheimer’s Association, 2021)
Throughout her career, Ochoa Bogh has been a champion for stronger schools, lower taxes, better infrastructure, and more affordable home prices. In the State Senate, she has worked to lower the cost of living in California, support a strong economic recovery, preserve local control, and reverse the cycle of higher taxes and increased government intrusion. She believes good governance means dialogue, accountability, and civic engagement.
Senator Ochoa Bogh and her husband, Greg, have been happily married for 29 years and call Yucaipa home. They take great pride in their family, which includes a son, two daughters, and their beloved Cocker Spaniel, Penny.
“When you act in good faith and goodwill, you have nothing to hide, and when you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear, and folks, I have nothing to fear. I come to you.” – Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh