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The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

The student news site of California State University - Los Angeles

University Times

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Prop. 29: Kidney dialysis measure back on the ballot, and just as hotly contested

Vincent Moc, Community News Reporter October 29, 2022

Wonder why Proposition 29 -- which would beef up requirements at kidney dialysis clinics -- looks so familiar? That’s because similar measures were on the ballot twice before and both times, rejected....

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How a measure gets on the ballot in California

Jessica Lopez, Community News Reporter October 29, 2022

Why are there so many ballot measures in California during midterm and presidential election cycles, and how do they get on the ballot in the first place? There were 11 statewide propositions in the...

Poll workers were prepared to assist voters through the new electronic voting systems in the Palmer Wing of the Library at Cal State LA in early 2020/

What first-time voters should know about the process

Leslie Magaña Arias, Community News Reporter October 23, 2022

With all the demands of life and work, voting may not be everyone’s priority. That’s especially true for those who haven’t voted before because they have to invest extra time learning how to do it. “For...

Children in the Boys and Girls Club's child care program help create a poster. Picture taken by Edward Nelson/UT

Prop 28: Should taxpayers help add more arts and music programs in schools?

Thomas Davila, Community News Reporter October 23, 2022

Thinking outside of the box. Engaging diverse learners. Providing a creative and therapeutic outlet. These are some of the benefits of arts and music education, according to advocates of Prop. 28. The...

Deputy Daniel Padilla is at the sheriff's station in the city of Industry as he prepares for a 10-hour shift.

Measure asks voters to decide if county board can remove sheriff

KeAndre Berry, Community News Reporter October 14, 2022

Should the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors be able to kick a county sheriff out of office? That is what Los Angeles County Measure A would allow for, if it's approved. Both supervisors and...

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A proposal for more public parks and spaces

Andres Perez, Community News Reporter October 14, 2022

Eileen Balam sees a city that has been indoors for too long.  That must change, she insists. That’s why she is for the city of Los Angeles’ measure SP, which would fund the acquisition, development,...

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