California voters will decide the fate of seven statewide propositions on Nov. 8. Here’s what you need to know about Proposition 30.
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Dueling sports betting measures appear headed to defeat despite record spending, poll finds
A new poll finds that Proposition 26 and Proposition 27 aren’t gaining majority support despite more than $400 million spent so far, and Proposition 30, a tax increase on wealthier Californians, also appears at risk. Meanwhile, Gov. Gavin Newsom seems headed to easy reelection.
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Downtown farmers market’s move provides challenge to Measure O’s campaign
The 32-year-old downtown Santa Cruz market is almost ready to move to a new “permanent,” city-owned location a block and a half away from its current digs. Its new home offers a wider vision of the market anchoring a new community center — but seems to fly in the face of one of the arguments of Measure O proponents. How will the move — and its politics — play out?
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California won’t forgive parking tickets for homeless after Newsom veto
Assembly Bill 1685 would have required local governments and universities that issue parking tickets to forgive at least $1,500 in fines each year for Californians who prove they are living unhoused.
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Fact-checking ads for California’s sports betting propositions
The campaigns for Propositions 26 and 27 on this November’s ballot have made a wide variety of claims, especially about how the money gleaned from sports betting in California will get distributed. CalMatters parses it all.
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Climate change is fueling extremism, raising tempers along with temperatures
California won’t rebuild every rural town incinerated by a fire. As resources shrink and priorities change, the risk of far-right violence will grow.
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Firearms groups challenge California gun law modeled after Texas abortion ban
The lawsuit filed by firearms groups targets a provision that requires those challenging California gun laws to pay legal fees if the challenge fails.
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Election workers train for battle against conspiracy theories and misinformation before midterms
Across the country, election clerks have spent the past two years waging an information and public relations battle to restore faith in elections. But as the 2022 primaries showed, some key personnel involved in elections — poll workers and poll challengers — still actively doubt the results of the 2020 presidential race, believing baseless allegations of fraud.
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Newsom signs abortion protections into law
As other states restrict or ban abortions, the new California laws aim to improve access and protect patients and clinicians. They will also expand services to accommodate an expected influx from other states.
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Will women rule in the 2022 California election?
While female candidates still face challenges, voters could elect a record number of women to the state Legislature in November. The roster of female lawmakers could rise to 45 of the 120 seats, according to a CalMatters analysis.