Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh

Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (born June 30, 1972) is an American politician, businesswoman, and former educator who is a member of the California State Senate from the 19th district. Elected in 2020, she is the first Republican Latina state senator in California's history.

Early life and education Ochoa Bogh was born in California, the daughter of Mexican immigrants. As a child, she lived in Hawaii, Mexico, and Florida before settling in San Bernardino, California. She graduated from San Bernardino High School and the University of California, Santa Barbara. Bogh then earned her teaching credential from California State University, San Bernardino.

Career After graduating from UC Santa Barbara, Ochoa Bogh worked as an English teacher. She also served on the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District School Board. Ochoa Bogh has since worked as a real estate agent in Yucaipa.

In February 2025, Ochoa Bogh attended a press conference in San Diego to promote Minority Leader Brian Jones' proposed bill "Safety Before Criminal Sanctuary" that would weaken California's SB54 that limits law enforcement's ability to cooperate with ICE.

Personal life Ochoa Bogh met her husband, Greg Bogh, while they were attending High School. They moved to Yucaipa, California in 2002. As of 2024, Greg Bogh was a former mayor and member of the Yucaipa City Council. They have three children.

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