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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San Francisco homeless advocates fight tent ban, call for shelter
Critics and proponents weigh in on Prop Q, a San Francisco ballot measure to remove homeless tent encampments with 24-hour notice.
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Opponents of Measure K question claims that sales tax extension will help teacher housing
Committees for and against Measure K are battling over whether the 20-year sales tax extension will bring affordable housing to San Mateo County teachers.
Santa Clara County School Board to vote on charter school for struggling youth
Santa Clara County’s first charter middle school for students will open in fall 2017 if the county’s board of education approves a petition.
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