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In-depth explanations of California ballot Proposition 42, including pros and cons, endorsements and key arguments to help voters make informed decisions.
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Get to know candidates Alexander Kraft and Bill Wells as we explore their backgrounds, their top priorities, and what is at stake for voters in this election.
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In-depth explanations of California ballot Proposition 41, including pros and cons, endorsements and key arguments to help voters make informed decisions.
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In the 2026 General Election, residents in Rancho Santa Fe’s Harris Annex community are considering a special tax that would provide long-term funding to maintain legacy private roads in the county’s Permanent Road Division program.
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Developers expect fewer delays if San Diego approves the project’s environmental impact report this fall.
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In the 2026 general election, voters in the select voters in Fallbrook will consider a special tax that would provide more long-term funding to maintain legacy private roads in the county’s Permanent Road Division program.
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Starting in 2027, Assembly Bill 2222, authored by Assemblymember Chris Ward, D-San Diego, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, will provide qualifying digital, broadcast and print news organizations with credits based on the number of journalists they employ or hire.
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In the 2026 general election, voters in the Ramona Municipal Water District will decide whether to amend an ordinance that limits how much money the water district can spend or borrow without first getting voter approval.
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Santee voters are considering a 1% general sales tax increase in the 2026 General Election.
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Data centers consume large amounts of power and require upgrading infrastructure. But it's difficult to determine how much residential customers benefit and how much they actually pay for the benefit.
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