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Prop 5: Statewide Recall Reform
In 2021, California voters were asked whether or not to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. But there was also a second question on the ballot: Who…
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Prop 4: Allows Public Financing for Political Campaigns
If you want to get elected in this state, it's no secret that you'll need to raise money — in some cases, a lot of money. This could put candidates w…
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Prop 3: Taxes on High-Income Earners
California has a progressive income tax system: the more you make, the more you pay in taxes. For years, voters have approved certain tax rates for h…
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Prop 2: The Rainy Day Fund
In 2014, Gov. Jerry Brown persuaded voters to strengthen California's Rainy Day Fund — a pot of money set aside to help the state save when times are…
1 day, 5 hours ago
Prop 1: Affordable Housing Bond
For the next 2 weeks, we and our friends with Bay Curious are bringing you Prop Fest, your deep-dive audio guide voting smart on the 14(!) statewide…
2 days, 5 hours ago
What if Transit Ballot Measures Fail? Plus, Solar Panels Built Over Irrigation Canals and a Valkyries Playoff Preview
In this edition of The Bay’s monthly news roundup, we discuss a new report that found traffic delays could double if voters reject two public transit…
5 days, 5 hours ago
Introducing ‘The Speaker’: A New Limited-Run Podcast from KQED
Nancy Pelosi is many things: Trailblazer. Lightning rod. First woman Speaker of the House. Mom of five. To some, she’s an out-of-touch elitist, to ot…
1 week ago
How the Trump Administration Is Using SFO as a ‘De Facto Detention Center’
The Trump administration has ramped up immigration arrests at airports in recent months, including at San Francisco International Airport.
According…
1 week, 2 days ago
At This San Quentin Program, Perpetrators of Gun Violence Are Part of the Solution
Why does gun violence happen? Arms Down, a program inside the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, formerly San Quentin State Prison, asks the people b…
1 week, 5 days ago
Desperate Tenants in SF Face Scams, Substandard Rentals
San Francisco’s AI boom is making the rental market more competitive than ever. Prospective tenants face intense pressure to stand out, leaving them …
2 weeks ago