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Proposition 10 Dies in Decisive Vote

November 6, 2018 10:32 pmNovember 6, 2018 11:06 pm

Shot down in a decisive decision, Proposition 10, a measure that would have allowed cities across the state to expand rent control, has been defeated after a massive backlash from voters. Totaling more than $104 million, both campaigns working to...

12th State Senate District Locked in Dead Heat

November 6, 2018 5:24 pm

One of the most contentious State Senate races remains stagnant as former Democratic Assemblywomen Anna Caballero attempts to hold off Republican Rob Poythress in their bid to become Senator. The poll casts Anna Caballero (D) 48 percent as well as...

Friday Focus: Holly J. Mitchell

November 2, 2018 2:45 pmNovember 5, 2018 1:11 pm

What inspires someone to run for office? What type of character does one need to become a respected leader? What kind of motivation does it take to pass first-of-its kind legislation? In an interview, the California Globe sat down with...

Stone vs Silver Showcases Stark Differences

November 2, 2018 10:30 amNovember 2, 2018 2:48 pm

Incumbent Republican Jeff Stone and liberal Democrat Joy Silver are battling it out for the California State Senate seat in District 28, a huge district that includes very liberal Palm Springs and Coachella as well as heavily Republican cities to...

Prop 6 Opponents Bring Out the Big Guns

October 31, 2018 5:37 pmNovember 1, 2018 8:58 am

In the latest attempt by the Proposition 6 campaign to win over California voters, Governor Jerry Brown has appeared as the newest face in favor of a November 6th “No” vote. Brown calls Prop 6 “dangerous” in the new digital...

Trailing, Yes on 6 Steps on the Gas

October 31, 2018 5:38 amOctober 31, 2018 7:54 am

With only days to go to the election, the Yes on 6 campaign is pulling out all the stops. The latest poll numbers show 41 percent of voters support the initiative and 48 are opposed, with just 11 undecided. Carl...

Sanders Weighs in on California’s Proposition 10 and Local Assembly Seat

October 29, 2018 3:46 pmOctober 30, 2018 3:49 pm

During a trip through parts of the Golden State, Senator Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) stopped in the Bay Area community of Berkeley to give a thumbs up to Proposition 10 and Richmond City Council Member Jovanka Beckles (D East bay). The...