ATLANTA, GA — Ahead of the Georgia Senate election runoff, criminal justice organizations in Georgia have focused on making sure everyone eligible to vote does, including those formerly incarcerated who often mistakenly believe they can’t. “A lot of people have the notion that once you’ve got a felony record, you can no longer vote and […]
At the heart of the debate is a proposed development on an empty lot near the Suburban Park neighborhood that would create affordable housing with priority for teachers and staff in the Ravenswood City School District.
Menlo Park Affordable Housing Measure V Pits Neighbor Against Neighbor Read More »
SAN JOSE, Calif. – A tight labor market coupled with threats to poll workers have led to staff shortages in states including Georgia, Arizona and Pennsylvania, where some of the most hotly contested races will be held. While many election workers quit due to fears of violence and safety concerns, election officials in Santa Clara
Amid a national poll worker shortage, Santa Clara County has plenty of volunteers Read More »
Residents erupted into celebration as the results of the 2020 presidential election were announced: Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Senator Kamala Harris had beat out the divisive incumbent, President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Michael Pence.
NYC celebrates Biden-Harris Ticket Election Win Read More »
Proposition 23, a California ballot measure that would have increased regulations on outpatient dialysis centers that serve nearly 80,000 patients in California, was overwhelmingly defeated by 63 percent of the electorate who voted against it.
Prop 23 Fails While Needs of Dialysis Patients Persist Read More »
Voters in East Palo Alto are feeling motivated to have their voices heard in this year’s election.
East Palo Alto Voters Hopeful on Election Day Read More »
Josh Becker, a Democratic State Senate candidate heavily favored against Republican Alex Glew in California’s 13th district, sat down with the Peninsula Press’ Eric Ting to discuss campaigning in the era of COVID-19, California ballot measures and climate change legislation.
State Senate Josh Becker Discusses Ballot Measures, Climate Change, More Read More »
East Bay Congressman and former Democratic Presidential candidate Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) said he is worried Donald Trump could “incite violence” and summon “militiamen” to the White House to protect him if he loses the Nov. 3 presidential election.
Swalwell Worried Trump Could “Incite Violence,” Summon “Militiamen” if He Loses Read More »
Since September, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have made personal donations of $400 million to date, to help election offices across the country secure more staffing, training, and equipment to administer the November 3 elections.
Zuckerberg Helps Key Swing States Like Michigan Pay for Election Infrastructure Read More »
The pool of Democrats running for president in 2020 is quickly broadening. Since the State of the Union address on Feb. 6, six new candidates have thrown their hat into the ring.
Analysis: State of the Union vs. Democrats’ Response Read More »
PALO ALTO — Voters across the Peninsula took to the polls to cast their votes on a number of local races and propositions Tuesday.
Civic duty, education issues drive Peninsula voters to polls Read More »
LOS ALTOS – A ballot measure to decide if Los Altos’ residents will have final say over the leasing, selling and development of public land in the town has divided this small peninsula city heading into the Nov. 6 election.
Los Altos divided over ballot measure to regulate how city develops public land Read More »
