Press Releases

DateTitle
June 20, 2025Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 6-19-2025
May 17, 2025Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 5-15-2025
April 22, 2025Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 4-17-2025
February 21, 2025Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 2-20-25
December 20, 2024Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 12-19-24
December 17, 2024North Will Not Request Thoroughbred Meet License, For Now
November 23, 2024Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 11-21-24
September 20, 2024Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 9-19-24
August 16, 2024Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 8-15-24
June 21, 2024Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 6-20-24
May 17, 2024Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 5-16-24
April 18, 2024Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 4-18-24
March 22, 2024Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 3-21-24
January 19, 2024Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 1-18-24
December 15, 2023Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 12-14-23
November 17, 2023Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 11-16-23
October 20, 2023Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 10-19-23
September 23, 2023Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 9-21-23
August 19, 2023Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 8-17-23
July 18, 2023CHRB Focused on Future with Golden Gate Fields Being Closed
July 13, 2023Placing Safety First, State Fair Cancels Racing
July 05, 2023Safety Measures Continue to Protect Horses
June 30, 2023Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 6-29-23
May 19, 2023Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 5-18-23
April 22, 2023Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 4-20-23
March 17, 2023Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 3-16-23
January 21, 2023Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 1-19-23
December 20, 2022Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 12-15-22
November 23, 2022Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 11-22-22
October 21, 2022Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 10-20-22
September 16, 2022Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 9-15-22
September 07, 2022Patti Mancini, Former Vice Chair of CHRB
August 19, 2022Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 8-17-22
July 19, 2022Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 7-14-22
June 17, 2022Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 6-16-22
May 20, 2022Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 5-19-22
April 22, 2022Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 4-21-22
March 24, 2022Chuck Winner, Former Racing Commissioner
March 24, 2022CHRB Addresses Recent Injuries at Los Alamitos
March 18, 2022Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 3-17-22
March 03, 2022CHRB Completes Investigation of Breeders' Cup Race
March 03, 2022Modern Games (IRE): Summary of CHRB Investigation and Recommendations
February 24, 2022Medina Spirit Postmortem Examination Review (Press Release)
February 24, 2022Medina Spirit Postmortem Examination Review
February 11, 2022Medina Spirit Necropsy Report (Press Release)
February 11, 2022Medina Spirit Necropsy Report
January 26, 2022Board Unanimous In Support of Dr. Blea as the CHRB's Equine Medical Director
January 21, 2022Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 1-20-22
December 23, 2021CHRB Response Statement Re: Dr. Jeff Blea
December 16, 2021Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 12-15-21
December 06, 2021Medina Spirit
November 18, 2021Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 11-17-21
November 11, 2021All Breeders' Cup Tests Clear
October 22, 2021Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 10-20-21
September 17, 2021CHRB Dismisses Complaint Against Trainer
September 16, 2021Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 9-15-21
August 24, 2021Dr. Grande Becomes Chief Official Veterinarian for the CHRB
August 19, 2021Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 8-18-21
August 02, 2021Continued Focus on Protecting Horses and Riders is Paying Off
August 01, 2021Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 7-21-21
June 25, 2021Dr. Jeff Blea Becomes New Equine Medical Director
June 17, 2021Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 6-16-21
May 20, 2021Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 5-19-21
April 22, 2021Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 4-21-21
March 24, 2021Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 3-23-21
February 18, 2021Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 2-17-21
February 08, 2021Dr. Jeff Blea will be Equine Medical Director for CHRB
January 22, 2021Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 1-21-21
January 22, 2021CHRB Rules on Justify Matter
December 18, 2020Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 12-17-20
December 09, 2020Stewards Dismiss Complaints Against Justify and Hoppertunity
November 20, 2020Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 11-19-20
October 27, 2020Justify Hearing with the CHRB Board of Stewards
October 27, 2020Hearings Scheduled For Potential Disqualifications
October 27, 2020CHRB Making Complaint Process More Transparent
October 23, 2020Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 10-22-20
October 13, 2020Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 10-12-20
October 01, 2020Two New Laws Strengthen Equine and Jockey Protections
September 25, 2020Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 9-24-20
September 18, 2020Amended Riding Crop Rule Effective October 1
August 27, 2020CHRB Seeks Disqualifications, Purse Redistributions
August 21, 2020Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 8-20-20
July 20, 2020Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 7-20-20
July 17, 2020Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 7-16-20
July 10, 2020Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 7-10-20
June 12, 2020Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 6-11-20
May 08, 2020McHargue Named to Horse Racing Hall of Fame
April 24, 2020Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 4-22-20
April 24, 2020Resumen de Acciones y Discusiones del CHRB 22-4-2020
April 16, 2020Scott Chaney Appointed Executive Director
March 29, 2020Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 3-26-20
March 16, 2020Complaints Filed, Information Posted
February 21, 2020Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 2-20-2020
January 23, 2020Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 01-22-2020
December 13, 2019Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 12-12-19
November 22, 2019Summary of CHRB Actions and Disucussions 11-21-19
November 06, 2019All Breeders' Cup Tests Cleared
October 24, 2019Analysis of Fatalities Due in December
October 01, 2019John Martin Suspended by Golden Gate Stewards
September 20, 2019Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 9-19-19
August 23, 2019Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 8-22-19
July 19, 2019Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 7-18-19
June 28, 2019CHRB Review Panels to be in Place at Los Alamitos and Del Mar Meets
June 27, 2019California Welcomes 14th Breeders' Cup
June 21, 2019Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 6-20-19
June 12, 2019CHRB, Stronach Group Agree to Enhanced Safety Review of Horses at Santa Anita Park
May 24, 2019Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 5-23-19
April 19, 2019Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 4-18-19
April 16, 2019CHRB Issues Complaint
March 29, 2019Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 3-28-19
February 22, 2019Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 2-21-19
January 25, 2019Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 1-24-19
December 14, 2018Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 12-13-18
November 30, 2018Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 11-29-18
October 26, 2018Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 10-25-18
September 28, 2018Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 9-27-18
September 26, 2018Dr. Stanley Leaving U.C. Davis in Move to Lexington
August 24, 2018Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 8-23-18
July 13, 2018Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 7-12-18
June 22, 2018Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 6-21-18
May 25, 2018Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 5-24-18
April 20, 2018Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 4-19-18
February 23, 2018Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 2-22-18
February 16, 2018Videos Cover Wide Range of Topics On Horse Racing
January 26, 2018Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 1-25-18
January 11, 2018January Sale Will Provide Fund For CTHF Causes
December 22, 2017Horses Lost In Lilac Fire Identified
December 15, 2017Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 12-14-17
November 17, 2017Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 11-16-17
October 27, 2017All Breeders' Cup Tests Clear
October 26, 2017Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 10-26-17
September 29, 2017Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 9-28-17
August 25, 2017Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 8-24-17
July 20, 2017Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 7-20-17
June 23, 2017Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 6-22-17
June 02, 2017Third-Party Lasix Approved in California
May 25, 2017Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 5-25-17
April 28, 2017Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 4-27-17
April 07, 2017Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 4-6-17
March 22, 2017Enforcement Update 03-22-17
February 24, 2017Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 2-23-17
January 27, 2017Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 1-26-17
December 31, 2016Enforcement Update 12-31-16
December 19, 2016Enforcement Update 12-19-16
December 16, 2016Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 12-15-16
December 02, 2016Changes Imminent For Medication Penalties
November 18, 2016Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 11-17-16
October 20, 2016Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 10-20-16
September 29, 2016CHRB Stays Miyadi Suspension
September 25, 2016CHRB Suspends Miyadi License
September 22, 2016Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 09-22-16
August 26, 2016Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 08-25-16
August 18, 2016California Equine Drug Testing Continues Moving Forward
July 20, 2016Board Rules On Patrick Valenzuela License
July 15, 2016Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 07-14-16
June 16, 2016Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 06-16-16
May 29, 2016Clarification of Riding Crop Vote
May 27, 2016Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 05-26-16
April 22, 2016Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 04-21-16
March 25, 2016Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 03-24-16
February 26, 2016Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 02-25-16
January 30, 2016Cal Expo Stewards Suspend Trainer With Cobalt History
January 25, 2016Enforcement Update 01-25-16
December 18, 2015Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 12-17-15
November 20, 2015Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 11-19-15
October 23, 2015Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 10-22-15
October 22, 2015CHRB Names McHargue Chief Steward
October 09, 2015Cobalt Limit Now in Effect in California
September 17, 2015Summary Of CHRB Actions & Discussions 09-16-15
September 16, 2015Enforcement Update 09-16-15
September 01, 2015CHRB Meeting Date Changed
August 22, 2015California Remains Supportive of 3rd Party Lasix
August 21, 2015Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 08-20-15
August 06, 2015Enforcement Update 08-06-15
August 01, 2015Enforcement Update 07-31-15
July 18, 2015Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 07-18-15
July 09, 2015Fewer Medication Violations in California
June 30, 2015California Introduces Strict Riding Crop Restriction
June 26, 2015Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 06-25-15
May 22, 2015Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 05-21-15
April 30, 2015Alex Solis Appointed To CHRB Seat Vacated By Bo Derek
April 17, 2015Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 04-16-15
April 13, 2015William Bianco:Commissioner, Owner, Philanthropist
February 27, 2015Enforcement Update 02-27-15
February 19, 2015Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 02-18-15
January 16, 2015Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 01-15-15
December 20, 2014Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 12-18-14
December 10, 2014Enforcement Update 12-05-14
December 01, 2014Trainer Suspended For Three Years-Plus
November 20, 2014Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 11-19-14
November 03, 2014All Breeders' Cup Tests Cleared
October 25, 2014Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 10-23-14
October 09, 2014O'Neill Suspended For Probation Violation
September 25, 2014Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 09-24-14
September 05, 2014Enforcement Update 09-05-14
August 22, 2014Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 08-21-14
August 16, 2014Alan Landsburg Was Devoted To Horse Racing
August 13, 2014George Nicholaw Greatly Impacted Horse Racing
August 01, 2014Enforcement Update 07-31-14
July 23, 2014Enforcement Update 07-23-14
July 20, 2014Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 07-18-14
June 27, 2014CHRB Prohibits California Players Pools
June 25, 2014Board Moves To Curtail Corticosteroid Use In Race Horses
June 20, 2014Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 06-19-14
May 24, 2014Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 05-22-14
May 20, 2014Enforcement Update 05-20-14
May 14, 2014CHRB Clarifies Requirements For Thyroid Meds
April 26, 2014Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 04-25-14
April 23, 2014Enforcement Update 04-22-14
April 10, 2014CHRB Taking Strong Stand On Electrical Devices
March 27, 2014Santa Anita Derby Day Security
March 24, 2014Enforcement Update 03-22-14
March 22, 2014Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 03-21-14
March 12, 2014Enforcement Update 03-12-14
February 21, 2014Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 02-21-14
January 30, 2014Baedeker Joins CHRB on February 3rd
January 23, 2014Enforcement Update 01-21-14
January 17, 2014Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 01-16-14
December 12, 2013Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 12-12-13
December 12, 2013CHRB Elects Officers for 2014
December 10, 2013Enforcement Update 12-10-13
November 23, 2013Enforcement Update 11-23-13
November 22, 2013Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 11-21-13
November 05, 2013All Breeder's Cup Tests Cleared
October 26, 2013Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 10-24-13
October 18, 2013Ralph Scurfield, Former CHRB Chairman
October 18, 2013Enforcement Update 10-18-13
September 21, 2013Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 09-19-13
September 17, 2013Enforcement Update 09-17-13
September 16, 2013Enforcement Update 09-16-13
September 06, 2013CHRB Seeking Applicants For Executive Director
August 23, 2013Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 08-22-13
August 08, 2013Kirk E. Breed
August 06, 2013Exchange Wagering Rules Approved
July 29, 2013Enforcement Update 07-29-13
July 24, 2013Enforcement Update 07-24-13
July 20, 2013Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 07-18-13
July 10, 2013Enforcement Update 07-10-13
July 07, 2013Chairman Israel Directive to Hollywood Park Stewards
June 27, 2013CHRB Task Force Seeks New Wagering Locations In State
June 22, 2013Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 06-20-13
June 13, 2013Enforcement Update 06-10-13
May 25, 2013Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 05-23-13
May 21, 2013George Krikorian Commited To Helping Racing
May 19, 2013Enforcement Update 05-19-13
May 08, 2013Claiming Rule Change Takes Effect May 16
April 21, 2013Ad Hoc Committee Formed to Create Broader Interest in California Horse Racing
April 13, 2013Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 04-11-13
April 02, 2013Enforcement Update 04-02-13
March 23, 2013CHRB Addressing Concerns With Exchange Wagering Package
February 23, 2013Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 02-21-13
February 22, 2013David Israel & Chuck Winner Elected Chair, Vice Chair
January 23, 2013Enforcement Update 01/22/13
January 22, 2013Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 01-17-13
December 29, 2012Enforcement Update 12-29-12
November 27, 2012Enforcement Update 11-27-12
November 17, 2012Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 11-15-12
November 06, 2012All Breeders' Cup Tests Cleared
October 19, 2012Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 10-18-12
October 02, 2012CHRB Review Finds No Additional Takeout Errors
October 01, 2012Enforcement Update 10-01-12
September 23, 2012Enforcement Update 09-23-12
September 22, 2012Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 09-20-12
September 21, 2012CHRB Action on Report of Takeout Error
September 17, 2012Enforcement Update 09-17-12
September 12, 2012Enforcement Update 09-12-12
September 05, 2012Enforcement Update 09-05-12
August 27, 2012Committee Backs Horse Health & Racing Integrity Issues
August 24, 2012Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 08-23-12
August 23, 2012Enforcement Update 08-23-12
August 01, 2012Enforcement Update 07-26-12
July 25, 2012Board Revokes Farias' License for Two Years
July 20, 2012Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 07/19/12
July 20, 2012Enforcement Update
July 12, 2012Claiming Rule Change Takes Effect July 25
July 06, 2012Jorge Herrera
July 02, 2012Enforcement Update 07/02/12
June 30, 2012Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 06/28/12
June 25, 2012Enforcement Update
May 26, 2012Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 05/24/12
May 25, 2012Enforcement Update 05/25/12
May 24, 2012CHRB Decision on O'Neill Case
May 22, 2012Steve Beneto Well Prepared for Racing Commission
May 02, 2012Legislation to Aid Prisoners & Retired Race Horses
April 27, 2012Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 04/26/12
April 13, 2012Equine Injury Education for Trainers Among Safety Measures Promoted by CHRB Committee
April 10, 2012Commissioner Winner Named to Medication & Track Safety Committee
April 05, 2012Chuck Winner Appointed to CHRB
March 30, 2012Medication Committee Focus on Equine Safety Issues
March 24, 2012Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 03/22/12
March 15, 2012Rodney J. Blonien - 1946 - 2012
February 24, 2012Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 02/23/12
February 10, 2012CHRB Medication Committee Names Advisory Panel
January 21, 2012Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 01/19/12
January 16, 2012Weekly Update: January 2-8, 2012
December 30, 2011Weekly Update: December 19-25, 2011
December 17, 2011Weekly Update: December 5-11, 2011
December 17, 2011Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 12/15/11
December 05, 2011Jacqueline Wagner Named Assistant Executive Director
November 25, 2011Weekly Update: November 7-20, 2011
November 19, 2011Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 11-17-11
November 16, 2011California Owners Groups Reach Accord, Set Conditions for Election of Directors
October 29, 2011Weekly Update, October 17 - October 28, 2011
October 11, 2011Weekly Update, September 12 - October 2, 2011
October 09, 2011Summary of CHRB Actions & Discussions 10-06-11
September 22, 2011CHRB Approves Santa Anita Fall Meet, Signal Distribution
September 06, 2011Weekly Update, August 22 - September 4, 2011
September 01, 2011CHRB Reviewing Status and Signature on CTHA Petitiion
August 26, 2011Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 08-25-11
August 15, 2011Weekly Update, August 1 - 7, 2011
August 08, 2011Weekly Update, July 18 - 31, 2011
August 03, 2011CHRB Seeks Input on Exchange Wagering Rules
July 24, 2011Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 07-21-11
July 15, 2011Weekly Update, June 21 - July 10, 2011
June 25, 2011Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 06-23-11
June 20, 2011Update on Proposed Regulatory Changes
June 16, 2011Weekly Update, June 5 - 12, 2011
June 11, 2011Weekly Update, May 16 - June 5
May 29, 2011Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 05-26-11
May 15, 2011Weekly Update May 2 - 8, 2011
May 13, 2011CHRB Launches New Website
April 30, 2011Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 04-28-11
April 12, 2011Weekly Update
April 12, 2011CHRB Committee Focuses on Racetrack Safety
April 02, 2011CHRB Seeks Input On Horses Running for Purse Money Only
March 18, 2011Weekly Update
March 18, 2011CHRB Seeks Input On Proposal To Eliminate Coupling
March 16, 2011Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 03-14-11
March 11, 2011Weekly Update
February 19, 2011Weekly Update
February 19, 2011Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 02-17-11
January 30, 2011Weekly Update
January 22, 2011Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 01-20-11
January 14, 2011Weekly Update
January 09, 2011Weekly Update
December 23, 2010Weekly Update
December 18, 2010Review of CHRB Actions and Discussions 12-16-10
December 04, 2010Weekly Update
November 11, 2010Review of CHRB Actions and Discussions 11-09-10
October 29, 2010Weekly Update
October 24, 2010Weekly Update
October 08, 2010Senate Confirms CHRB Appointments
October 07, 2010Weekly Update
September 25, 2010Review of CHRB Actions and Discussions 09-23-10
September 19, 2010Weekly Update
September 11, 2010Review of CHRB Actions and Discussions 09-10-10
September 07, 2010Weekly Update
September 07, 2010Board Working With Industry On Santa Anita Waiver
September 02, 2010Horse Racing Legislation Goes to Governor
August 31, 2010Weekly Update
August 28, 2010Weekly Update
August 26, 2010AB 2414 Moves Forward in California Legislature
August 21, 2010Review of CHRB Actions and Discussion 08-19-10
August 08, 2010CHRB Inspecting Santa Anita Main Track
August 06, 2010Weekly Update
July 29, 2010Leonard Foote was CHRB Executive Director
July 23, 2010Weekly Update
July 22, 2010Review of CHRB Actions and Discussions 07-22-10
July 22, 2010Board Authorizes Conditional License For Valenzuela
July 11, 2010Weekly Update
June 28, 2010Weekly Update
June 24, 2010Review of CHRB Actions and Discussions 06-22-10
May 26, 2010CHRB Moving Forward on Track Safety & Medication Issues
May 21, 2010Review of CHRB Actions and Discussions 05-20-10
May 15, 2010Weekly Update
April 28, 2010Board Suspends Mullins
April 23, 2010Weekly Update
April 16, 2010Review of CHRB Actions and Discussions 04-15-10
April 06, 2010Weekly Update
March 30, 2010Weekly Update
March 20, 2010Weekly Update
March 20, 2010Review of CHRB Actions and Discussions 03-19-10
March 18, 2010Board Files Objection to MEC Plan
February 28, 2010Weekly Update
February 20, 2010Weekly Update
February 20, 2010Review of CHRB Actions and Discussions 02-19-10
February 12, 2010Weekly Update
January 31, 2010Weekly Update
January 21, 2010Weekly Update
January 18, 2010Weekly Update
January 16, 2010Review of CHRB Actions and Discussions 01-15-10
January 09, 2010Weekly Update
January 02, 2010Weekly Update
December 27, 2009Weekly Update
December 21, 2009Steward Assignments
December 16, 2009Weekly Update
December 04, 2009Weekly Update
November 21, 2009Weekly Update
November 19, 2009Review Of CHRB Actions And Discussions 11-17-09
November 12, 2009Weekly Update
November 10, 2009All Breeder's Cup Tests Cleared
November 04, 2009Weekly Update
October 29, 2009Weekly Update
October 22, 2009Weekly Update
October 19, 2009Review Of CHRB Actions And Discussions 10-15-09
October 11, 2009Weekly Update
October 04, 2009Weekly Update
September 30, 2009Weekly Update
September 19, 2009Weekly Update
September 04, 2009Weekly Update
September 01, 2009Safety Committee Reviews New Vests, Helmets & Whips
August 31, 2009Weekly Update
August 30, 2009Payoffs Corrected At Sacramento
August 29, 2009Review Of CHRB Actions And Discussions 8-27-09
August 17, 2009Weekly Update
July 25, 2009Weekly Update
July 25, 2009Review Of CHRB Actions And Discussions 7-23-09
July 03, 2009Weekly Update
June 24, 2009Weekly Update
June 07, 2009Review Of CHRB Actions And Discussions 6-5-09
May 30, 2009Weekly Update
May 20, 2009Board Reviewing Wagering Incident
May 15, 2009Weekly Update
May 09, 2009Weekly Update
April 27, 2009Review Of CHRB Actions And Discussions 4-24-09
April 25, 2009Weekly Update
April 03, 2009Weekly Update
March 24, 2009Review Of CHRB Actions And Discussions 3-19-09
March 22, 2009Weekly Update
March 16, 2009Applications Available For Minisatellites
March 14, 2009Weekly Update
February 28, 2009Harris And Israel New CHRB Chairman & Vice Chairman
February 27, 2009Weekly Update
January 23, 2009Weekly Update
January 17, 2009Studies Could Lead To Improved Track Safety
December 27, 2008Weekly Update
December 17, 2008Board Allows For New Wagering Locations
December 15, 2008Chairman Shapiro Resigns From Board
December 13, 2008Weekly Update
December 05, 2008Weekly Update
November 29, 2008Weekly Update
November 07, 2008Weekly Update
November 01, 2008Weekly Update
October 18, 2008Weekly Update
September 25, 2008Weekly Update
September 20, 2008Weekly Update
September 16, 2008Rule Creates Special Condition For Layoff Horses
September 13, 2008Weekly Update
September 07, 2008Weekly Update
August 30, 2008Weekly Update
August 28, 2008Board Considers Mandating Safety Reins
August 23, 2008Weekly Update
August 22, 2008Board Prepares For Safe, Successful Breeders' Cup
August 21, 2008Board Toughens Stance On Steroids
August 15, 2008Weekly Update
August 01, 2008Weekly Update
August 01, 2008CHRB Considers Coupling, Licensing Proposals
July 26, 2008Weekly Update
July 19, 2008Board Acts To Ban Steroids In California Racing
July 12, 2008Weekly Update
July 10, 2008Board Resolves 'Quick Pick' Issue
July 08, 2008CHRB Seeks Comment On Shoeing Regulation
July 01, 2008Board Seeks Continuation Of 'Open' ADW
June 25, 2008ADW Major Topic On Agenda Friday
June 24, 2008CHRB Seeks Comment On Steroids Regulations
June 20, 2008Weekly Update
June 12, 2008CHRB Seeks Public Comment On Exercise Rider Proposal
June 07, 2008Weekly Update
May 31, 2008Weekly Update
May 28, 2008Amerman Regretfully Resigns From Board
May 24, 2008Weekly Update
May 23, 2008Board Acts On Steroids, Protecting Horses
May 18, 2008CHRB Investigates Scientific Games, Quick-Pick Ban
May 10, 2008Weekly Update
April 27, 2008Board Renews Discussions On Future Dates, Planning
April 26, 2008Weekly Update
April 18, 2008Weekly Update
April 12, 2008Weekly Update
April 04, 2008Weekly Update
April 04, 2008Commissioners Harris And Choper Confirmed By Senate
April 01, 2008Board Adopts Revised Penalty Guidelines
March 28, 2008Weekly Update
March 21, 2008Weekly Update
March 14, 2008Weekly Update
March 01, 2008Board Says 'No' To Anabolic Steroids
February 26, 2008Committee Will Discuss Proposed Wagers, Minisatellites
February 25, 2008Board Names Kirk Breed Executive Director
February 23, 2008Weekly Update
February 18, 2008Panelists Named For Recetrack Surfaces Forum
February 15, 2008Weekly Update
February 15, 2008CHRB Meeting To Focus On Racing Surfaces
February 01, 2008Weekly Update
January 25, 2008Weekly Update
January 17, 2008Board Extends Harness License Through March
January 15, 2008CHRB Monthly Meeting To Be Webcast
January 15, 2008CHRB Cancels Teleconference Meeting
January 08, 2008Board Grants Santa Anita The Option To Move Races
January 05, 2008Weekly Update
January 05, 2008Chairman Calls Special Meeting Concerning Santa Anita
December 28, 2007Weekly Update
December 21, 2007Jury Convicts Driver In Cal Expo Case
December 17, 2007Board Approves Equine Retirement Fund Deduction
December 16, 2007Weekly Update
December 07, 2007CHRB Seeking Applicants For Executive Director
December 06, 2007Weekly Update
December 01, 2007Board Moves To Regulate Anabolic Steroids
November 25, 2007Weekly Update
November 20, 2007Medication Committee Meets At UC Davis
November 10, 2007Weekly Update
November 06, 2007Ingrid Fermin Submits Resignation
November 05, 2007Experiment Opens Up ADW Wagering In California
November 04, 2007Weekly Update
October 25, 2007Weekly Update
October 20, 2007California Moves Closer To Opening Up ADW Wagering
October 19, 2007Weekly Update
October 12, 2007Weekly Update
October 12, 2007Law Expedites Hearing Process For Prohibited Substances
October 11, 2007Harris Commits To Helping Address Critical Issues
October 01, 2007Board Resolves To Open Up ADW Wagering
September 28, 2007Weekly Update
September 07, 2007Weekly Update
August 24, 2007Weekly Update
August 22, 2007Board Acts To Protect And Serve
August 18, 2007Committee To Consider Race Dates, Future
August 09, 2007Weekly Update
August 08, 2007Expanded CHRB Committee Considers Racing's Future
August 05, 2007Weekly Update
July 24, 2007State Senate Confirms Amerman Appointment
July 22, 2007Board Moves To Protect Racehorses
July 17, 2007Monthly Meetings Being Webcast
July 14, 2007Weekly Update
July 03, 2007Board Grants Waiver To Bay Meadows For 2008
June 30, 2007Weekly Update
June 23, 2007Weekly Update
June 16, 2007Weekly Update
June 07, 2007Weekly Update
May 25, 2007Weekly Update
May 24, 2007Talks Underway For 2008 Bay Meadows Dates
May 18, 2007Weekly Update
May 17, 2007Zavala Named Senior Management Auditor
May 11, 2007Weekly Update
April 27, 2007Weekly Update
April 21, 2007Weekly Update
April 20, 2007Board Adopts Penalty Guidelines
April 12, 2007Weekly Update
April 04, 2007A True Fan Joins The Board
March 30, 2007Weekly Update
March 30, 2007Governor Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments
March 25, 2007Board Denies Waiver To Bay Meadows
March 24, 2007Weekly Update
March 16, 2007Board To Webcast March 22 Meeting
March 15, 2007Weekly Update
March 07, 2007Weekly Update
March 05, 2007CHRB Investigators Attending Specialized Course
February 23, 2007Board Moves To Enforce Ban On Long Toe Grabs
February 17, 2007Weekly Update
January 26, 2007Weekly Update
January 25, 2007Board Moves To Adopt Tougher Penalties
January 17, 2007Weekly Update
January 12, 2007Weekly Update
January 11, 2007Committee Takes Hard Line On Drugs, Penalties
January 05, 2007Commissioners To Consider Penalty Guidelines
January 04, 2007Weekly Update
December 29, 2006Weekly Update
December 20, 2006Weekly Update
December 14, 2006Weekly Update
December 04, 2006Weekly Update
November 30, 2006Weekly Update
November 27, 2006Shapiro Named For 2nd Term As CHRB Chairman
November 21, 2006Weekly Update
November 09, 2006Weekly Update
November 08, 2006New Executive Brings Strong Finance-Auditing Credentials
October 27, 2006Jockey Suspended For One Year
October 27, 2006CHRB Weekly Update
October 27, 20062007 Racing Calendar Signals New Direction
October 10, 2006CHRB Weekly Update
October 06, 2006CHRB Weekly Update
September 28, 2006CHRB Files Complaint Against Jeff Mullins
September 21, 2006It's 'Show Time' At Hollywood Park
September 11, 2006Voluntary Microchip Program Underway
September 02, 2006CHRB Offers Stewards Examination
August 24, 2006Strategic Planning Committee & Industry Make Progress
August 17, 2006Board Decides To Continue Coupling Entries
August 16, 2006Amerman Brings Strong Credentials To CHRB
July 28, 2006CHRB Committee Discusses Injury Prevention
July 20, 2006Board Considers Jockey Safety Issues
July 05, 2006Stewards Rule In Favor Of Intercontinental
June 22, 2006Board Leads Strategic Planning Discussion
May 31, 2006Board Initiates New Training Program
May 25, 2006Board Mandates Synthetic Surfaces
May 23, 2006Dr. Arthur Named Equine Medical Director
May 22, 2006Pick 3 Payoffs Change In California
May 15, 2006Board Waives Coupling For Current Thoroughbred Meets
April 27, 2006Board Considers Trial Program For Uncoupling
April 24, 2006Board To Conduct Strategic Planning Meetings
March 24, 2006Board Authorizes Late Protests Of Del Mar Race
March 16, 2006Racing Investigators Hold Annual Conference
March 09, 2006Legislation In Works For 'Polytrack' Funding
March 08, 2006Licensing Offices Using New Digital Photo ID
March 02, 2006Chairman Orders Independent Review
February 24, 2006Coupling Rules Open For Public Comment
February 16, 2006Board Moves To Require Polytrack-Like Surfaces
January 19, 2006Board Begins Review Of ADW Program
January 13, 2006Del Mar Takes Initial Step For Polytrack
December 08, 2005Los Alamitos Security Enhanced For Major Races
December 01, 2005Board Resolves To Help Improve Track Safety
November 17, 2005John Andreini Intends To Strengthen Horse Racing
November 03, 2005Board Moving Forward With Revised Weighing Procedures, Enforcement
October 24, 2005CHRB Continues Veterinary Services Examination
October 13, 2005CHRB Takes Over TCO2 Testing Program
October 06, 2005Board Seeks To Ensure Horses Carry Correct Weight
September 30, 2005Historical Setting For CHRB Meeting
September 22, 2005Board Approves 2006 California Horse-Racing Calendar
September 09, 2005Racing With Heart Relief Campaign Continues
September 02, 2005California Racing Industry Joins Forces For Hurricane Relief
August 18, 2005Board Supports Hollywood Park Acquisition
August 17, 2005Senate Confirms Shapiro Appointment
July 21, 2005Board Hears Update On Jockey Health Issues
June 30, 2005Board Supports Microchip Identification Of Racehorses
June 24, 2005CHRB Utilizing New Fingerprint Technology
June 16, 2005Pleasanton: Traditional Charm With All The Modern Conveniences
June 15, 2005Fairs Benefit From Infusion Of Talent
May 27, 2005Board Asking More From Racetracks For License
May 20, 2005Assembly Passes Equine Drug Testing Bill
April 28, 2005Board Favors Study Of Jockey Health Issues, Interim Measure
April 27, 2005CHRB Withdraws Complaints Against Canani And Mullins
April 23, 2005Stewards Dismiss Complaint Against Wygod
April 16, 2005Third Complaint Filed In Sweet Catomine Case
April 14, 2005Shapiro Clarifies Position On Jockeys' Guild
April 13, 2005Board Submits Claims To Jockeys' Guild
April 11, 2005Board Files Complaints Against Wygod, Van Driver
April 01, 2005Board Sets Policy Dealing With Infection Strangles
March 24, 2005California Gains Control Of 'Milkshakes'
March 24, 2005Board Sustains Baffert Appeal
March 24, 2005Board Favors Comprehensive Testing At UC Davis
February 28, 2005CHRB Offers Veterinary Services Examination
February 17, 2005CHRB Moves To Set Minimum Jockey Weight, Health Standards
February 16, 2005CHRB Committee Scrutinizes Medication Issues
January 28, 2005CHRB Offers Stewards Examination
January 20, 2005Board Approves TCO2 Testing
January 12, 2005Valenzuela Receives 2005 License
January 07, 2005Ingrid Fermin Becomes Executive Director
January 07, 2005Board Adopts Recommendations In Valenzuela Appeal
December 02, 2004Ingrid Fermin Named Executive Director
December 02, 2004Harris Elected Chairman For 2005
December 02, 2004Board Reviews Jockey Benefits Issues
November 05, 2004Shapiro A Strong New Voice On Racing Commission
October 14, 2004Commissioners Thank Wood, Welcome New Colleague
October 05, 2004Board Approves Southern Thoroughbred Calendar
September 17, 2004CHRB Seeking Applicants For Executive Director
September 15, 2004Board Moves Forward With Testing Regulation
September 03, 2004Jockey Weights Off CHRB Agenda While Talks Continue
August 24, 2004Horsemen Must Be Mindful Of West Nile Virus
August 20, 2004Roy Wood To Retire At End Of Year
August 19, 2004Board Considers Jockey Weight Issues
August 06, 2004Stewards Suspend Valenzuela For Rest Of Year
July 28, 2004California Exceeds 'Supertest' Standards
July 22, 2004Workers' Compensation Costs Decreasing In California
July 02, 2004Stewards Suspend Patrick Valenzuela
June 03, 2004Board Moves Forward On Jockey Weights, Health Rules
May 18, 2004Racing Commissioners Rule On Valenzuela Appeal
April 24, 2004Racing Commissioners To Hear Valenzuela Appeal
April 22, 2004TVG Reports Wider Distribution, Improved Programming
April 16, 2004Pat Valenzuela Receives Stay Of Suspension
April 02, 2004Stewards Suspend Pat Valenzuela Through 2004
March 25, 2004Jockeys Seek National Health Standards, Weight Changes
March 16, 2004'Call To Post' Is Sweet Music To Jerry Moss
February 19, 2004Board Approves Capitol Harness Meet At Cal Expo
January 23, 2004Stewards Suspend Pat Valenzuela
January 22, 2004Jockeys To Receive $1 Million For Health & Welfare
December 04, 2003Committee To Look At Security Measures
October 23, 2003Board Reviews Surveillance Systems
October 07, 2003Enhanced Security For Oak Tree Meet, Breeders' Cup
September 19, 2003Senate Confirms Harris, Bianco Appointments
September 18, 2003Board Scrutinizes Licensing Requirements
August 21, 2003Board Approves 2004 Racing Calendar, 2003 Oak Tree Dates
July 24, 2003Board Waives Three Rules To Enhance Breeders' Cup
June 26, 2003Alternate-Runner Option On Schedule For Oak Tree
June 10, 2003Board Wins Federal Appeal In Baffert Case
May 23, 2003Board Reviewing Form Reversals
April 24, 2003CHRB And Racing Form Working To Resolve Ads Issue
April 23, 2003Security Enhanced For San Francisco Mile
March 27, 2003Fairplex Training Center Gets Additional Funds
March 11, 2003Board Reinstates Coeur D'Alene - Sets Standards For Compliance
March 05, 2003Board Shuts Off Coeur D'Alene Simulcasts
February 27, 2003Governor Davis Reappoints Member To The California Horse Racing Board
February 21, 2003Board Supports Oak Tree Bid For Extra Race Day
February 07, 2003Wagering Service Boosts Fees To California Tracks
January 23, 2003Discussions Continue For Early Opening Of Oak Tree
November 21, 2002Roger Licht Elected CHRB Chairman / Board Confident Of Current Wagering Safeguards
November 14, 2002Power Outage Forces Cancellation Of Race At Hollywood Park
November 12, 2002Board To Consider Closing Wagering Pools Early
October 17, 2002Board Approves 2003 Racing Calendar
September 25, 2002Board Acts To Defray Workers' Compensation Costs
August 23, 2002Security Enhanced For Pacific Classic
August 21, 2002Board Bans Use And Possession Of EPO
July 25, 2002Board Approves Increase To Jockeys' Health Fund
July 03, 2002Security Enhanced For American Oaks
July 03, 2002Board Restricts Use Of Shock Wave Therapy
June 26, 2002Board Rejects 2002 Fairplex Move
June 25, 2002'Integrity' Videos To Focus On Maddy Laboratory
June 06, 2002Fairplex Proposal To Be Decided At Later Meeting
April 25, 2002Board Sets Minimum Standards for Worker Housing
March 28, 2002 Account-Wagering Handle Reaches $13 Million
February 15, 2002Spring Timetable for Jockey Ads
February 15, 2002Board Seeks to Curtail Advertising For Illegal Wagering Services
January 30, 2002Clenbuterol Level Approved
January 24, 2002Board Approves Two Account-Wagering Operators
January 18, 2002OAL Approves Account Wagering Regulations
December 14, 2001Board Issues Conditional License To Pat Valenzuela
December 11, 2001Filmmaker Shooting Documentary On Horse Racing
November 30, 2001Account Wagering Gets Final Board Approval

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