George W Jr Brown

San Bernardino boasts year-round sunshine, but that's not why politicians from across the country are suddenly interested in the Inland Empire. With the GOP controlling the House of Representatives by a mere five votes, Democrats and Republicans alike are gauging the political climate of the 42nd Congressional District, where a special election will be held next month to fill the unexpired term of the late Democratic Rep. George E. Brown Jr.

San Bernardino boasts year-round sunshine, but that's not why politicians from across the country are suddenly interested in the Inland Empire. With the GOP controlling the House of Representatives by a mere five votes, Democrats and Republicans alike are gauging the political climate of the 42nd Congressional District, where a special election will be held next month to fill the unexpired term of the late Democratic Rep. George E. Brown Jr.