Overview
- More than 3,000 people gathered at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico for the public memorial.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Sen. Adam Schiff attended, with tributes from Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Mike Thompson.
- The service lasted about three hours and concluded with remarks from Jill LaMalfa alongside their four children.
- LaMalfa died on Jan. 5 during surgery at Enloe Hospital following a medical emergency at his home.
- Republican James Gallagher and Democrat Audrey Denney have launched campaigns for the Aug. 4 special election.