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Proposition 8 author vows to fight for Assembly seat
The author of Proposition 8 is vowing to continue his fight for an Assembly seat in the Sacramento suburbs, despite an earlier pledge to drop out if he failed to finish first in the June primary. Andy Pugno, who drafted the ballot measure banning same-...Tags: Beth Gaines, Los Angeles Times, Proposition 8 (California, 2010), Primaries, Elections
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Burbank Unified settles on ballot date for $110M bond extension
A $110-million Burbank Unified bond extension will be placed on the March 5 ballot — a move that was necessary to comply with state law, but one that had school board members worried about getting out the vote. Since state law requires tax-...
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Getting out the vote in March
In choosing to put a proposed $110-million bond extension to voters on March 5, Burbank Unified will face the challenge of getting out the vote for what is otherwise a snoozer of an election. The district — under too much of a time crunch to get...Tags: Jerry Brown, Elections, Local Elections, Politics, Parent Organizations
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Burbank Unified looks to move ahead with school bond
Fifteen years after Burbank voters overwhelmingly passed a $112.5-million school bond, it appears they are ready for an encore. A survey commissioned by Burbank Unified shows support for a proposed $110-million bond extension — which would fund...Tags: Jerry Brown, Teaching and Learning, Primaries, Elections, Teachers
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Burbank Unified bond measure won't appear on ballot
Burbank Unified school board members have decided to hold off on putting a $110-million bond measure on the November ballot, preferring instead to bring it to voters sometime in the spring to ensure a better turnout. The bond extension would need 55%...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Elections, Local Elections, Politics
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Ron Kaye: It's still better to choose than not
“Whereas the San Fernando Valley Republican Club supports the conservative principles of limited government, lower taxes, fiscal responsibility, free enterprise, strong national defense and individual freedom … therefore, be it resolved, that...Tags: Howard Lawrence Berman, Republican Party, Primaries, Elections, Politics
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San Fernando Valley roundup: Rolling with a Valley league, Voting for the lesser evil
Good morning, readers. Today is Sunday, August 12 and here are some local stories from around the Web. A columnist shares her experience training for a San Fernando Valley Roller Derby league. Danielle Directo-Meston writes, "It’s been over 10...
Tags: NoHo, Howard Lawrence Berman, Heroin, Google+, Elections
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Tropico Perspective: Make voting easier, not harder
My first active role in Glendale politics was a little more than seven years ago. There seemed to be a lot more at stake. Control of local boards and commissions appeared not to reflect the needs of the community and catered to special interests that...Tags: Elections, Democracy, Politics
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Ron Kaye: A community of scale
Discussing American Airlines pulling out of Bob Hope Airport, Executive Director Dan Feger told airport commissioners how, in a recent team-building exercise, senior staff had reviewed the book, “Who Moved My Cheese” — a story about...Tags: American Airlines, Inc., Air Transportation Industry, Bob Hope, Elections, Local Elections
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Schiff's constituents benefit from vote
Thomas Walls claims that no one in Rep. Adam Schiff's district benefits from the Congressman's vote to increase the federal debt limit (“No more support for Schiff,” Aug. 5). Well, I am in his district and I disagree with Walls. By voting...Tags: Adam Schiff, Regional Authority, Elections, Politics
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Push against redistricting maps moves forward
Republican activists trying to overturn some new voting districts cleared a significant hurdle toward putting the issue on the ballot by turning in petitions bearing hundreds of thousands of signatures. But the next step — verification of those...Tags: U.S. Senate, Los Angeles Times, Debra Bowen
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Start the Presses: A modest proposition
Like a great many people, I am profoundly glad that this latest election season has passed. During each cycle, we at the paper try to inform people about issues coming before them and do our best to convince readers of the importance of taking part....Tags: Minority Groups, Sacramento, Elections, Finance, Politics
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