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Should there be tougher penalties for drug and theft crimes?

Jonathan Chung, UT Community News Social Media Editor October 20, 2024

Sun-Ah Jin, who has owned ABC Kids toy store in Koreatown for over 25 years, thought she had seen it all: Petty theft, threats from gentrification, drug dealers in the area, economic downturns. But...

Attendees share their thoughts on state ballot propositions during "Breaking Down the Ballot: Burritos and Ballot Measures" on October 10, 2024.

Burritos and Ballot Measures combines food with propositions

Omar Ortiz, Multimedia Reporter October 19, 2024

Ballot propositions are expected to be highly prioritized in the Nov. 5 election. With measures like Proposition 33 raising hundreds of millions of dollars on advertising for and against it, voters will...

The street has a homeless encampment in downtown Los Angeles.

Additional tax would address homelessness

Halee Mosley, UT Community News Reporter October 15, 2024

Los Angeles County is attempting to tackle the severe homelessness crisis, and a new proposal could be a game-changer. Measure A, a county ballot initiative, aims to replace Measure H's 1/4 sales tax...

The 2019 Pride Parade brought in a huge crowd who had various hashtags and signs one of which proclaimed #LOVEWINS this past Sunday in West Hollywood.

Prop. 3 offers constitutional protection for same-sex marriage

Anjanette Gile, University Times Community News Reporter October 6, 2024

Same-sex marriage was legalized in California in 2013 and in the United States in 2015. But the California Constitution reads, “Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.” What...

Inside a Glendale Vons market where prices will be affected if Prop 32 passes. Photo taken by Jessica Galan.

Should California increase minimum wage?

Jessica Galan, UT Community News Reporter October 6, 2024

As many Californians struggle to make ends meet due to inflation, an increase in the minimum wage would seem to be a welcomed change. However, some residents wonder if the proposed increase to the minimum...

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Prop 2: Do California public schools and community colleges need better facilities?

Emmanuel Martinez, UT Community News Reporter October 6, 2024

Broken water fountains. Bathrooms out of service. Tagged walls. Desks scratched up or jiggling from missing parts. These were some conditions of public schools attended by Cal State LA students interviewed...

A "for lease" sign swings in the wind on Hayworth Avenue in Los Angeles. Photo by Lara Barney.

Should rent control be expanded to homes and other properties built after 1995?

Lara Barney and Cynthia Harbott October 6, 2024

A rent control measure returns to the ballot this November, allowing voters to weigh in on the future of California’s housing market. California cities currently have limits on how much a landlord...

Infrastructure issues like pothole-ridden streets require Compton drivers to get new tires often, and the costs add up. Photo by Leslie Hudson

Measure would scrap two-thirds voting requirement for local bonds, dropping it to 55%

Leslie Hudson, UT Community News Reporter October 6, 2024

San Pedro Resident Isaiah Hicks’ apartment is plagued with the kind of infrastructure issues that state Proposition 5 could potentially help address: Aging pipes, chipped paint, cracks in the stairs. “The...

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State ballot measure would put $10B into fighting climate change

Gisselle Mauricio, Ut Social Media Editor October 6, 2024

Should California spend $10 billion from the state’s general funds to combat climate change? That’s the question raised by Prop. 4, which will appear on the statewide ballot this November. It would...

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El Monte measure ME would improve school facilities, green space and safety

Kara Alexander, University Times Community News Reporter October 6, 2024

Like many opponents of ballot measure ME to raise funds for El Monte schools, Michael Murro worries the funds won’t be used well. He said increasing school funding, especially any money that taxpayers...

Inmates can work while behind bars. Photo courtesy of Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Should California prisoners be required to work for pennies an hour – or is being imprisoned punishment enough?

Tupac Zapata, University Times Community News Reporter October 6, 2024

Proposition 6, a state ballot measure that would prohibit California from using forced labor in prison, is supported by groups representing teachers, workers and civil and voting rights advocates. A...

Construction workers paving the street next to a field of grass

El Monte measure aims to improve the city’s parks and infrastructure by raising taxes

Jose Cabrera, University Times Community News Reporter October 6, 2024

Potholes. The common enemy of cars on the road and people driving them. They cause tire damage, blowouts, and huge bills for drivers. That’s why the City of El Monte wants to fix the problem with...

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