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California’s 17 Statewide Propositions in 50 Words or Less
We’ve tried to simplify the most bloated ballot in California history by breaking down each state proposition to a sentence or two.
New Law Ensures Voting Rights for Felons in Local Jails
Despite opposition from law enforcement, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a new law last month that protects voting rights for felons in county jails.
A Voter’s Guide to California’s 17 Statewide Ballot Measures
Seventeen state initiatives have made their way onto the fall ballot, including some of the most complex laws ever put to a popular vote.
Chamber CEO Matt Mahood Joins Republican Exodus over Trump
Matt Mahood left the GOP this summer, making him the first non-Republican to lead Silicon Valley's chamber of commerce in years.
LGBTQ History Comes out of the Shadows, into K-12 Classrooms
Five years after Gov. Jerry Brown signed the FAIR Education Act, California’s public schools are now rolling LGBTQ history into the coursework.
First-Ever State Audit Aims to Hold Judges Accountable
Lawmakers have called for an audit of California’s Commission on Judicial Performance for the first time in the agency’s 56-year history.
San Jose Police Honey-Trap Gay Men, Sparking Civil Rights Fight
A storied civil rights attorney plans to take the SJPD to task for selectively enforcing lewd conduct laws against gay men.
Death Penalty Duel: Voters to Decide between Props. 62, 66
Come Election Day, two death penalty initiatives are up on the ballot. Both aim to fix California’s execution system, but with opposite solutions.
When a Partner Realizes Their Spouse Isn’t Straight
Joyce Miller, a retired nurse, leads a local support group that helps straight spouses cope when their partner comes out of the closet.
2015: A Year in Review
A year in review is rarely pretty, and 2015 was no exception. Here’s a brief list of the some of the biggest stories that made it a year to remember, and soon leave behind.
Darcie Green’s Husband Takes His New Bride’s Last Name
Name recognition is the name of the game when it comes to politics, but there’s more to the decision by one local elected's spouse to change his name.
Fremont Man Indicted on Terrorism Charge
A Fremont man who allegedly tried to join a terrorist group in Syria has been indicted by a federal grand jury, prosecutors announced Thursday.
San Jose May Study Commercial Development Housing Fees
The City Council will debate whether to commission a study on charging an affordable housing fee for commercial development.
Former IPA Files Complaint over 8th Police Shooting This Year
Monday’s shooting of homicide suspect Richard Jacquez brought this year’s officer-involved shooting total to eight.
Voting Rights Restored for 60,000 Low-Level Offenders
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla announced last week that the state would restore voting rights to 60,000 ex-felons.
