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Why Californians got tougher on crime: Bleak downtowns and attention-getting retail thefts
In summary Californians overwhelmingly backed Prop. 36 to lengthen criminal sentences for certain theft and drug offenses, and to direct more people to drug treatment after convictions. Voters’ views ...
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Reed, Henry and DiFazio lead in race for Mountain View Whisman board
Initial returns show Ana Kristina Reed, Lisa Henry and Charles DiFazio leading in the race for three open seats on the ...
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Levich, Katz lead in race for MVLA school board
Alex Levich and Vadim Katz are in the lead to win two open seats on the Mountain View Los Altos High School District's board ...
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Catch up quick: Here’s what happened to California election results while you were sleeping
In summary Against a national red wave, Californians sent a top Trump nemesis to the US Senate, and favored Democrats in House and state races. But they also toughened criminal sentences and rejected ...
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Abe-Koga takes decisive lead in Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors’ race
Early election results on Tuesday evening show Mountain View City Council member Margaret Abe-Koga is taking a decisive lead ...
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Los Altos school bond narrowly passing in early results
The Los Altos School District’s Measure EE bond received 55.61% support (8,295 votes) as of preliminary election night results released at 11:15 p.m., just barely above the 55% threshold needed for ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor to play in Menlo Park
British blues-rock guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor plays songs from her latest album, "Heavy Soul," and her back catalog Nov. 6 at The Guild Theatre.
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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
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 to break ...
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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 ...