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Jun 15, 2024 · The same is true for other significant political questions: Independents’ political views and perspectives on key issues also reflect the economic and social conditions they see and experience every day. In contrast, Democrats’ and Republicans’ ideas of what problems deserve government attention and how to solve them are much less likely to be based on their own life experiences, and ...

Audit finds SJ tenant protections fall short because city lacks plan to implement them A CITY POLICY aimed at protecting renters from unjust evictions doesn’t have a clear roadmap for taking action against San Jose property owners who break the law. The City Auditor’s Office previously examined the policy, which requires landlords to give valid reasons for …

Jan 4, 2025 · THREATS AND HARASSMENT are pushing some politicians out of office, scaring off some would-be candidates and even compelling some elected officials to change their vote. Those are some of the conclusions of a new study I led …

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Dec 13, 2024 · AFTER COVID-19 EMPTIED restaurants and theaters in California’s city centers and businesses adapted to allow staff to work from home, downtowns never returned to their pre-pandemic vibrance. On a recent Wednesday, Democratic state Assemblymembers Matt Haney of San Francisco and Buffy Wicks of Oakland, joined city leaders in a walking tour of downtown Berkeley. It was the eighth on a multi ...

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5 days ago · Welcome to the Bay Area Civic Engagement Hub, an initiative by the Bay City News Foundation dedicated to providing the critical information and resources that enable informed civic participation, support democratic values, and foster a more connected community. From voter registration to tracking local government actions, we offer tools and insights to help you stay engaged and make a ...