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Overwhelming Support for Prop 36 Final Poll Shows

November 2, 2024 2:45 amNovember 2, 2024 2:46 am

A strong October push against Proposition 36, which will make multiple changes to California drug and theft laws, failed to materialize any significant changes on Friday when the new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) poll found that 60%...

The Unintended Consequences of Proposition 47

November 1, 2024 11:01 amNovember 1, 2024 11:01 am

Since its passage in 2014, Proposition 47 has been touted as a revolutionary step in California’s criminal justice reform. The measure reclassified certain felonies to misdemeanors to decrease incarceration rates and redirect the cost savings into rehabilitation programs. Proponents argued...

George Soros PAC Continues Not To Fund Los Angeles DA George Gascon In The L.A. DA’s Race

October 30, 2024 5:18 pmOctober 30, 2024 5:27 pm

Q3 2024 fundraising for District Attorney races was unveiled this week, with Los Angeles DA George Gascon’s race having been found to have received nothing from billionaire George Soros’ California Justice & Public Safety PAC, who had been his largest...

New Poll Finds 73% Of Voters Favor Prop. 36

October 24, 2024 12:49 pmOctober 24, 2024 12:49 pm

A new Public Policy Institute of California poll released on Thursday found that 73% of all California voters are in favor of Proposition 36, which will make multiple changes to California drug and theft laws. The road to Prop. 36,...

Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie Surges Ahead In Race for San Francisco Mayor

October 22, 2024 1:35 pmOctober 22, 2024 1:40 pm

According to a new San Francisco Chronicle poll released on Monday, Levi’s heir and the founder and former CEO of the non-profit group Tipping Point Community Daniel Lurie is now in the lead, beating out Mayor London Breed 56% to...

Visiting Detroit: Michigan Opened My Eyes During this Presidential Elections Year

October 20, 2024 2:45 amOctober 20, 2024 2:46 am

Sitting in the breakfast room at my hotel, TV commercial breaks were filled with dueling political advertisements from both the Kamala Harris campaign and Donald Trump’s. The volume was sufficiently loud that we guests could hear every word of every...

Mayoral Candidates Slam SF Chronicle’s Support For London Breed, Daniel Lurie For Mayor

October 15, 2024 7:42 pmOctober 18, 2024 7:35 am

Many San Francisco lawmakers and political commentators were surprised to learn Tuesday that the San Francisco Chronicle announced support for both San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie for Mayor. Others called the editorial a “hit...