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California’s path hinges on the presidential race: ‘No state has more to lose or gain’
In summary State officials, business leaders and immigrant advocates are all preparing for whoever wins the presidential ...
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Santa Clara County Office of Education audits misuse of funds
As the Santa Clara County Office of Education board faces backlash for firing Superintendent Mary Ann Dewan, it’s responding with an “extraordinary” request for third-party audits into misuse of ...
Palo Alto Weekly3h
How should California spend a health care tax? Voters will decide in Prop. 35
In summary California’s health care industry mostly united behind Proposition 35, which would bolster Medi-Cal by dedicating money for it from a tax on health insurance plans. For the second time this ...
Palo Alto Weekly19h
California’s Prop. 6 would ban forced prison labor. Supporters say it’d prioritize rehabilitation
Californians are voting today on whether to ban forced prison labor by approving Proposition 6. The measure would amend the state’s constitution to repeal a provision that allows involuntary servitude ...
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What to watch in early CA election results
Voters cast their ballots during early voting at a polling station in Los Angeles on Oct. 27, 2024. Photo by Qian Weizhong, VCG via Reuters It’s Election Day in California! Today’s the last day to ...
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California voters weigh in on health care spending via Prop. 34
In summary Prop. 34 is about healthcare spending. But it also would likely quash the controversial AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s fight for rent control. Voters today decide on one of the more confusing ...
Palo Alto Weekly19h
Californians are voting on same-sex marriage, again. Here’s what Proposition 3 would do
Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Same-sex ...
Palo Alto Weekly4h
Will California schools finally get money for repairs? Voters will decide
With California’s fund for school repairs on empty, voters will decide today on a $10 billion bond to pay for much-needed upgrades at K-12 schools and community colleges. Proposition 2 would help fix ...
Palo Alto Weekly4h
Water, wildfires, climate: Californians vote on $10 billion bond
As California voters go to the polls today, they’ll decide whether to approve $10 billion in bonds for climate and environmental projects. If passed, Proposition 4 would fund projects across the state ...
Palo Alto Weekly5h
We talked to California college students about today’s election. Here’s what’s on their minds
In summary California’s college students represent a wide array of ages, ethnicities, lived experiences and political beliefs. Seven voters who attend a California college shared their perspectives ...
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Deep-blue California picks a new U.S. senator today. Adam Schiff is expected to win
In summary The Burbank Democrat is poised to take the U.S. Senate seat held by Dianne Feinstein for 30 years. No Republican has won statewide in California since 2006, and Steve Garvey isn’t expected ...
Palo Alto Weekly5h
Will California’s minimum wage workers get a raise? Voters decide with Prop. 32
In summary California voters are deciding whether to raise the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour. Fast food and health care workers already get more. A ballot proposition to raise California’s ...