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News, Election 2012, Oct 3, 2012
Executing the Death Penalty

Prop 34 would save California about $180 million a year, and would eliminate the possibility of putting innocent inmates to death.
- by Joaquin Palomino
- Tags: Election 2012, Death Penalty, Proposition 34, SAFE Act, Jeanne Woodford, George Gascón, Ron Cottingham, Peace Officers Research Association of California, Deldelp Medina, Death Penalty Focus

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News, Election 2012, Oct 17, 2012
Redefining Sex Work

The East Bay is home to a new — and growing — group of sex workers who are educated, empowered, and open about what they do for a living. But Prop 35 would force them back underground.
- by Ellen Cushing
- Tags: Election 2012, Longreads, Nola Brantley, Jolene Parton, Sandy Bottoms, Veronica Monet, Alix Lutnick, Amy Golden, Max Besbris, Leah Albright-Byrd, Carol Leigh, Sex Workers Outreach Project, Prop 35, CASE Act, MISSSEY, sex work, prostitution

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News, Election 2012, Oct 17, 2012
BART Board Races Look Competitive

Three candidates are vying for an open seat in the East Bay, and incumbent Lynette Sweet is facing three challengers, including ex-Port Commissioner Margaret Gordon.
- by J. Douglas Allen-Taylor
- Tags: Election 2012, BART, Fred Wright Lopez, Rebecca Saltzman, Anthony Pegram, Lynette Sweet, Margaret Gordon, Zakhary Mallett, Maria Alegria

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News, Election 2012, Oct 3, 2012
Questions Swirl Around Zoo Tax Measure

Opponents contend that Measure A1 will allow the zoo to use proceeds from the proposed parcel tax to help fund a controversial expansion in the Oakland hills.
- by Nate Seltenrich
- Tags: Election 2012, Measure A1, Oakland Zoo, Joel Parrott, Knowland Park, Ruth Malone, Friends of Knowland Park, Measure G, East Bay Zoological Society

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News, Election 2012, Oct 10, 2012
Who'll Replace Jane Brunner?

Oakland's District 1 race has attracted a spate of newcomers.
- by Kathleen Richards
- Tags: Election 2012, Jane Brunner, Amy Lemley, Dan Kalb, Richard Raya, Don Link, Craig Brandt, Don Macleay, Len Raphael, Measure Y, Operation Ceasefire, crime, Oakland police, Rockridge, Temescal

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News, Election 2012, Oct 3, 2012
Ignacio De La Fuente's Big Gamble

The longtime Oakland councilman is giving up sure reelection in order to take on Rebecca Kaplan, the most popular elected official in the city.
- by Robert Gammon
- Tags: Election 2012, Rebecca Kaplan, Ignacio De La Fuente, At-Large, Jean Quan, Don Perata, Ron Dellums, Jerry Brown, Kerry Hamill, District Five, Howard Jordan, youth curfew, gang injunctions, Occupy Oakland, police layoffs, Operation Ceasefire, Coliseum City, Oakland Raiders, Golden State Warriors, Oakland A's, Mick Storm, Carol Lee Tolbert, Theresa Anderson

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News, Election 2012, Oct 24, 2012
The Richmond Soda War

Coke and Pepsi are pouring millions of dollars into the campaign against a proposed tax on sugary drinks in Richmond.
- by John Geluardi
- Tags: Election 2012, Measure N, Soda Tax, American Beverage Association, Dr. Pepper, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Fit For Life, Nate Bates, Dr. Thomas Frieden, Jeff Ritterman, Chuck Finnie, Barnes Mosher Whitehurst Lauter &, National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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News, Election 2012, Oct 31, 2012
Endorsements Part IV: Vote Barbara Parker, Jody London, and Sheryl Walton

We're also endorsing Jumoke Hinton Hodge, Rosie Torres, James Harris, and Pete Stark. Plus, we support OUSD's Measure J and Richmond's Measure N — but not Prop 33. And, oh yeah, vote Obama!
- Tags: Election 2012, Barbara Parker, Sheryl Walton, Jody London, Jumoke Hinton Hodge, Rosie Torres, James Harris, Measure J, Pete Stark, Proposition 33, Barack Obama, endorsements 2012

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News, Election 2012, Oct 24, 2012
Mary Hayashi Might Win

Her main opponent for Alameda County supervisor, Richard Valle, has failed to confront the former assemblywoman about her shoplifting conviction.
- by Steven Tavares
- Tags: Election 2012, Mary Hayashi, Richard Valle, Nadia Lockyer, Kevin Dowling, Mark Green, Nate Miley

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News, Election 2012, Oct 17, 2012
Big Oil Targets Little Richmond, Again

The political battle between Chevron and grassroots progressives is continuing this fall.
- by John Geluardi
- Tags: Election 2012, Chevron, The Richmond Progressive Alliance, Nat Bates, Gary Bell, Marilyn Langlois, Gayle McLaughlin, Eduardo Martinez, Jael Myrick, Tom Butt, Moving Forward

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News, Election 2012, Oct 24, 2012
Parker Versus Brunner

The Oakland city attorney's race features a longtime city lawyer against a longtime councilwoman, and it's gotten a bit ugly.
- by Ali Winston
- Tags: Election 2012, Barbara Parker, Jane Brunner, John Russo

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News, Election 2012, Oct 17, 2012
Liberal v. Liberal

Two progressives, Rob Bonta and Abel Guillen, are squaring off in the 18th Assembly District race.
- by Steven Tavares
- Tags: Election 2012, Rob Bonta, Abel Guillen, Sandré Swanson

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News, Election 2012, Oct 17, 2012
Endorsements Part II: Vote Bates, Capitelli, and Moore and Yes on Measures R and T

We're also urging "no" votes on Berkeley measures U and V, but we endorse Props 30 and 36. We also have dual endorsements for the Oakland council District 1 and Alameda council races.
- Tags: Election 2012, Tom Bates, Laurie Capitelli, Darryl Moore, Measure T, Measure R, Measure U, Measure V, Richard Raya, Amy Lemley, Dan Kalb, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Stewart Chen, Tony Daysog, Yelda Bartlett, H.E. Christian "Chris" Peeples, Proposition 30, Proposition 38, Proposition 36, endorsements 2012

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News, Election 2012, Oct 24, 2012
Larry Reid Touts Police, Again

The longtime councilman, who has failed to reduce crime in his district, is running for a fifth term, saying once again that he will improve public safety.
- by J. Douglas Allen-Taylor
- Tags: Election 2012, District 7, Larry Reid, Public Safety Committee, The Riders, Oakland Police Department, Elihu Harris, Sheryl Walton, Beverly Williams, Jean Quan, Ignacio De La Fuente

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News, Election 2012, Oct 3, 2012
Ignacio's Successor

The campaign to replace the longtime councilman pits two candidates with ties to him against one of his foes.
- by Steven Tavares
- Tags: Election 2012, Ignacio De La Fuente, Shelly Garza, Noel Gallo, Mario Juarez, Rebecca Kaplan, Henry Chang, Kathy Neal, Dawn McMahan, District

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News, Election 2012, Oct 31, 2012
How Well Do You Know Your Candidates?

Take our quiz and find out.
- by Ellen Cushing

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News, Election 2012, Oct 31, 2012
An Express Endorsements Cheat Sheet

Print this out and take it to the polls.
- Tags: Election 2012, voter guide, election 2012, Tom Bates, Oakland City Council, Ignacio De La Fuente, Rebecca Kaplan

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Read this if you're still thinking about casting your ballot for the longtime Oakland councilman.

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Also, we have dual endorsements in Oakland City Council districts 3 and 5, and we urge you to vote "no" on Measure A1.

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Why the mayor's race, two council contests, and several ballot measures will shape the city's future.

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Prop 34 would save California about $180 million a year, and would eliminate the possibility of putting innocent inmates to death.

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The East Bay is home to a new — and growing — group of sex workers who are educated, empowered, and open about what they do for a living. But Prop 35 would force them back underground.

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Three candidates are vying for an open seat in the East Bay, and incumbent Lynette Sweet is facing three challengers, including ex-Port Commissioner Margaret Gordon.

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Opponents contend that Measure A1 will allow the zoo to use proceeds from the proposed parcel tax to help fund a controversial expansion in the Oakland hills.

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Oakland's District 1 race has attracted a spate of newcomers.

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The longtime Oakland councilman is giving up sure reelection in order to take on Rebecca Kaplan, the most popular elected official in the city.

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Coke and Pepsi are pouring millions of dollars into the campaign against a proposed tax on sugary drinks in Richmond.

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We're also endorsing Jumoke Hinton Hodge, Rosie Torres, James Harris, and Pete Stark. Plus, we support OUSD's Measure J and Richmond's Measure N — but not Prop 33. And, oh yeah, vote Obama!

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Her main opponent for Alameda County supervisor, Richard Valle, has failed to confront the former assemblywoman about her shoplifting conviction.

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The political battle between Chevron and grassroots progressives is continuing this fall.

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The Oakland city attorney's race features a longtime city lawyer against a longtime councilwoman, and it's gotten a bit ugly.

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Two progressives, Rob Bonta and Abel Guillen, are squaring off in the 18th Assembly District race.

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We're also urging "no" votes on Berkeley measures U and V, but we endorse Props 30 and 36. We also have dual endorsements for the Oakland council District 1 and Alameda council races.

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The longtime councilman, who has failed to reduce crime in his district, is running for a fifth term, saying once again that he will improve public safety.

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The campaign to replace the longtime councilman pits two candidates with ties to him against one of his foes.

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Take our quiz and find out.

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Print this out and take it to the polls.

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