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Bay MadeAs Election Day nears, BAY MADE is featuring “The Bay Votes 2024,” a series of conversations hosted by KALW and our partners. -
CrosscurrentsSometimes a fresh candidate is more appealing than a seated politician. Today, we hear why London Breed’s reelection bid for Mayor of San Francisco is vulnerable to an upset. And how money is playing a role in that election. -
Bay MadeAs Election Day nears, BAY MADE is featuring “The Bay Votes 2024,” a series of conversations hosted by KALW and our partners.
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Bay MadeAs Election Day nears, BAY MADE is featuring “The Bay Votes 2024,” a series of conversations hosted by KALW and our partners.
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CrosscurrentsSan Francisco's Prop G, if passed, would dedicate money from the general fund toward rental subsidies for extremely low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and families. -
CrosscurrentsToday, we hear why Alameda County's DA, Pamela Price, is facing a recall election next week and get her response. Then, SF's Prop G will expand affordable housing opportunities in the city.
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CrosscurrentsPamela Price is facing a recall, less than two years after taking office as Alameda County's DA. East Bay Times reporter Nathan Gartrell explains the controversy. Then, we hear her response. -
Berkeley’s Measure Z — also known as the soda tax — is an initiative that aims to extend the 2014 ballot measure to continue the tax on sugar sweetened beverages. -
In 2024, Democrats need to pick up just four seats to regain control of the chamber. The climate crisis is affecting critical races in California and New York. -
Prop 4 would authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to fund a wide array of environmental projects, including wildfire prevention and drinking water improvements.
Gimme My Props
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Berkeley’s Measure Z — also known as the soda tax — is an initiative that aims to extend the 2014 ballot measure to continue the tax on sugar sweetened beverages. -
Oakland’s Measure OO is a new initiative to change the structure of the Oakland Public Ethics Commission. -
Oakland’s Measure NN is a new proposal aimed at funding public safety through a tax on property owners. -
Oakland Measure MM is a new initiative that aims to fund wildfire prevention in parts of the city with high fire risk. -
Richmond’s Measure J and Measure L both focus on election reform. -
Proposition O would strengthen access to abortions in San Francisco. -
Proposition N would create a fund to help police officers, firefighters, paramedics, sheriffs, nurses and 911 dispatchers employed by the city pay off their student loan debt. -
SF Prop M would overhaul SF Business Tax System . The city would rely less on taxing a company’s payroll for staff working here, and more on revenue that businesses earn within the city. -
Proposition L would tax ride-hail companies, including those that operate self-driving cars. -
Proposition K would start a process that could permanently close part of San Francisco’s Great Highway to traffic.
Bay Area Headlines
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The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority, or BAHFA, passed a resolution on Wednesday to put a $20 billion affordable housing bond on the ballot this November. -
San Francisco had its first mayoral debate last night. The top five candidates talked about their priorities and solutions for the city’s biggest problems. -
San Francisco played host this week to a political showdown in Democratic and Republican fundraising efforts. -
The City of Hayward is switching from at-large-based elections to district-based city council elections. -
Last night, San Francisco voters said yes to Proposition F, requiring drug screenings and treatment for some residents who receive cash assistance. -
Voters in Oakland take to the polls to make their voices heard. While some are concerned with local issues, many seek to send a message ahead of November’s presidential race. -
It’s election day today. But with only 17 per-cent of ballots returned by the time polling stations opened this morning in San Francisco - there is a general concern about a low voter turnout. -
The war in Gaza has become a flashpoint in the race for California’s open US Senate seat.
