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Letter to the Editor | Measure F necessary to meet rising public safety challenges
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Tax rate in the proposed renewal is based on careful, thorough financial analysis, says Cathie Geddeis.City
Letter to the Editor | Long-term stable funding is essential for city services
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City Council members all urge 'yes' vote on Measure F which will amount to an estimated increase of less than $15 per month for most property owners.Elections
Why does California elect local judges?
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Of all the races on your ballot, the least information is often available on local judges. Here are some ways to find out more about these candidates.Elections
Letter to the Editor | John Bauters is the best choice for Alameda County Supervisor
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The former Emeryville mayor has the experience to handle this complex job, writes Piedmont Mayor Jen Cavenaugh.Elections
California voters will decide on Newsom’s mental health overhaul. How did we get here?
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Proposition 1, the latest milestone in California’s long struggle to address mental illness, would allocate new funding for housing and treatment facilities.Bay Area
Property-poor districts demand fairer funding for school facilities
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Advocates are pressing Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislators over a school bond for the November ballot.budget
California lawmakers face a ballooning budget deficit
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A $73 billion in 2024-25 shortfall puts more pressure on legislators and the governor to find savings.Crime & Safety