San Francisco’s Proposition X preserves arts spaces
byIn November, San Franciscans voted “Yes” on Proposition X, a measure that changes zoning laws and makes it harder for new housing and office construction to displace art spaces.
Election 2016
Marijuana apps – not plants – taking off while legal uncertainty persists
byCalifornia cannabis businesses that grow, manufacture, transport or sell marijuana products must obtain both a city and state license, while dealing with the difficulty of being in an industry that still remains federally illegal.
Proposition 57 could give hundreds of California youth another chance to be tried in juvenile court
byIn Santa Clara County, the District Attorney’s Office decided that the new law should apply retroactively to cases that are currently being direct filed.
San Mateo bookstore that celebrates diversity sees sales spike after Trump’s election
byThe week of the election, Reach and Teach, an independent bookstore, offering books focused on gender and sexual equality, saw sales double compared to the same week in November of last year.
San Jose residents stand up in “Love Trumps Hate” march
byMore than 400 San Jose residents and Mayor Sam Liccardo joined organizers in a peaceful “Love Trumps Hate” march following the presidential election.
East Palo Alto students and teachers grapple with uncertainty following Trump’s election
byStudents and teachers at East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy are grappling with uncertainty surrounding President-elect Trump’s statements about immigration and minority communities.
Bay Area Muslims and non-Muslims band together in wake of Trump election
byAlthough Donald Trump’s proposals may or may not become actual policy, the rhetoric of his campaign has served as the impetus for dozens of reported acts of hate against Muslims — including here in the Bay Area.
Cecilia Taylor vies for spot on Menlo Park City Council
byTwo incumbents and one first-time candidate, Cecilia Taylor, are vying for two open seats on the Menlo Park City Council.
Supporters say environmental damage from marijuana grows will continue even if Proposition 64 passes
byEven 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
byProposition 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.
Taking selfies with your ballot is illegal (for now)
byUntil Jan. 1, 2017, taking a selfie of your ballot is still illegal in California.
Election measure over Pacifica zoning change divides voters
byVoters 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.