Cecilia Taylor vies for spot on Menlo Park City Council
Two incumbents and one first-time candidate, Cecilia Taylor, are vying for two open seats on the Menlo Park City Council.
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Supporters say environmental damage from marijuana grows will continue even if Proposition 64 passes
Even if recreational marijuana is legalized in California, some supporters worry new regulations won’t stop the environmental damage caused by illegal marijuana farms that could continue to operate.
San Franciscans to vote on police street crime unit
Proposition R would force the San Francisco Police Department to reassign 3 percent of officers to a “Neighborhood Crime Unit” once they are at full staffing.
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Taking selfies with your ballot is illegal (for now)
Until Jan. 1, 2017, taking a selfie of your ballot is still illegal in California.
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Election measure over Pacifica zoning change divides voters
Voters in Pacifica are being asked to decide if the city should be able to rezone an 86-acre parcel of oceanfront land to build a controversial mixed residential and commercial development.
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Proposition 57 could lead to fewer youth serving time in adult prison
Californians will decide if only judges — instead of prosecutors — will determine whether youth should be tried as adults or minors, a change that proponents say would help resolve racial inequities in sentencing.
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Santa Clara County to vote on sales tax increase for transportation projects as traffic worsens
As a specific purpose measure, Measure B needs a two-thirds majority, and the additional tax revenue must be spent on transportation improvements.
Facing sea level rise, Pacifica shores up coastline
Pacifica’s battle against coastal erosion is part of a broader discussion about what to do amid rising sea levels.
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Santa Clara County investigates alleged mismanagement of social workers
In response to reports of mismanagement, harassment and understaffing at Santa Clara County’s Department of Family and Children’s Services, a committee is investigating the allegations.
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Possible North Crestview Park redevelopment divides San Carlos community
A proposal to transform the natural landscape of San Carlos’ North Crestview Park into a sports area and playground has split some of the park’s neighbors between supporters and those who want to preserve it as-is.
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Voters to weigh in on having schools teach content in Spanish
California voters will choose whether to repeal an English-only policy in state classrooms. Proposition 58 allows schools to determine the language of instruction without parental or administrative consent.
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Fate of Milpitas residents’ garbage up in the air with Measure L
Milpitas residents might soon be able to breathe a little easier if voters pass a measure this Election Day that would send their trash to a landfill farther away from town.
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