Elections
California
California models how to banish gerrymandering — and why that’s so hard
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New commission lets citizens, not politicians, draw district maps, but finding qualified citizens willing to do the job is proving tough.Bay Area
What California knows about Tom Steyer
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Five ways that California has shaped Tom Steyer, and how he -- the state's largest mega-donor -- has helped shape California.City
Budget committee to recommend that city extend, increase municipal services special tax
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Budget Advisory and Financial Planning Committee finds current revenues insufficient to maintain City buildings, parks and other facilities.California
Californians may get to vote on expanded privacy rights
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San Francisco privacy advocate, and Piedmont resident, Alastair Mactaggart is filing a new initiative to create a privacy bill of rights.Bay Area
Juul Labs ends support for regulating vaping in San Francisco
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Yes on C campaign has decided to end their campaign, which was to regulate rather than ban the products.events
Author Ari Berman to speak about voting rights and why they are at risk | Sat, Sept 28
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A recent Supreme Court ruling and the Census, which determines the science of redistricting, spell trouble -- even here in CaliforniaElections
Tax Talk: What Measures G&H will do
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On November 5, residents will be asked once again to vote for a school parcel tax -- two of them -- which will account for over 30% of the PUSD budget.commentary
Commentary | PEF’s Giving Campaign, parcel tax Measures G&H are BOTH essential to our schools
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This fall, two different but intertwined efforts to support Piedmont’s schools are underway.California
