California
California ID Initiative, Proposition 39
Elections only work if voters can trust that every ballot cast is legal and every voter is who they say they are. Proposition 39 puts…
Author: Ken Gray
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Proposition 37, Homeownership Bonds and Some Concerns
Proposition 37 is being sold as a middle‑class home‑ownership plan, but when you look at how it works, it’s really a big state‑run mortgage program…
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Prop 5 Explained: Pros, Cons, and Why I’m Voting NO
Proposition 5 changes how California handles recalls of state officers by removing the simultaneous election of a successor. While supporters say this makes the process…
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California Proposition 4: Taxpayer Money to Campaigns
Proposition 4, the “California Fair Elections Act of 2026,” is being sold as clean‑money reform: get big donors out, give more power to ordinary voters,…
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Proposition 3 The California Children’s Education and Health Care Protection Act of 2026
Proposition 3 is sold as a way to protect schools and health care by keeping higher tax rates on top earners in place permanently. The…
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November 2026 Proposition 2 Why a Hesitant No Vote
Proposition 2, the “Save for California’s Future Act,” sounds like something I should support. The idea is simple: when the state collects more revenue than…
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California Proposition 1 (SB 417) 2026 Ballot
California’s Proposition 1, titled the “Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026,” sounds simple: help veterans and build affordable housing. But once you look…
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Homemade Staples
Making staple foods at home is a great way to save money and get better flavor. I’m learning to make mascarpone for a recipe I’m…
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Weekly Workout Routine
Retirement shouldn’t mean slowing down—for me, it’s a chance to rebuild. After 30 years as a septic installer, inspector, and maintenance worker, I lost the…
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Why Online Recipes Are Buried Under Long Stories
Ever wonder why online recipes come with pages of stories before you reach the ingredient list? The answer has less to do with family memories…