Rent Control Redux: CA Voters Will Weigh in on Costa-Hawkins Act Next Year
Brittany M.
Tue, 08/01/2023 - 06:49
California voters will get another chance to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act next year.
Lawsuit Targets Oakland’s Noncitizen Voting Measure
Two conservative organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop an Oakland ballot measure that would allow noncitizens to vote in school board elections.
Sacramento’s Amended Ballot Measure on Homeless Encampments Pleases No One
Brittany M.
Thu, 08/11/2022 - 05:44
“Here we are tonight looking to break the promise that was made to voters and reverse course,” said Daniel Conway with Safe and Clean Streets. “And basically tie the city’s leadership to a toxic relationship with the county.”
Huntington Beach Will Send Commercial Cannabis Question to Voters
Brittany M.
Mon, 07/11/2022 - 20:02
The Huntington Beach City Council is prepared to let voters decide whether to legalize commercial marijuana in the city.
San Francisco Could Shift $60 Million in Tax Revenue to Local Schools
Brittany M.
Tue, 07/05/2022 - 03:54
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is considering a November ballot measure that would shift $60 million in excess property tax revenue to the school district if approved.
SF Sees Dueling Ballot Proposals Over Police Surveillance Technology
Mayor London Breed wants to expand cops' surveillance powers. Supervisors want to reduce them.
Appeals Court Upholds Oakland’s Measure AA
Measure AA establishes a parcel tax of $198 per parcel for 30 years to fund education services and career readiness programs for pre-K through college.
Lompoc Voters Approve Cannabis Tax Increase
Lompoc voters have approved a tax increase on marijuana manufacturers and distributors in the city.