What 9 Cases From Kamala Harris’ Past Say About Her Record as a ...
Aug 15, 2024 · It could have jeopardized the deal, but her brinkmanship worked: The banks kicked in a lot more, allowing California to collect about $20 billion from an initial settlement offer of $4 billion. The agreement meant Bank of America Corp., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo & Co., Citigroup Inc. and Ally Financial Inc. collectively reduced $12 billion in principal on loans or offered short sales ...
Live Election Results for California’s Proposition 32 in 2024 - KQED
Nov 7, 2024 · Employers with 25 or fewer employees would pay at least $17 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2025 (rather than $16.50), and $18 by 2026. The minimum at larger businesses would rise immediately to $17, and go up to $18 by 2025.
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Live 2024 Election Results for Concord in Contra Costa County
Concord City Council Member, District 4/small businessperson; Homelessness: “I was outspoken on the need for a homeless strategic plan and then I worked to put the plan together, securing $5.2 million to pursue seven strategies that will build on the 28% reduction in homelessness we achieved in our city this year.” Public Safety: “Public safety is a top priority and I supported ...
‘Kink’ Lifts the Veil on Taboos with Steamy Short Stories
Feb 9, 2021 · No, there’s no shirtless Fabio on the cover, and the women in it aren’t doe-eyed, naive Anastasia Steeles. The new anthology Kink, edited by R.O. Kwon and Garth Greenwell, is a short fiction collection of steamy stories where queer sex is celebrated, taboos are explored and all levels of experience—whether novice or sex worker—are welcome. ...
Santa Clara County Judicial Races - KQED
Deputy District Attorney, Santa Clara ; Experience: “Johnene has prosecuted thousands of cases including homicide, child molestation, sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse.” Priorities: “She has dedicated her career to fighting for public safety, championing victims’ rights, while embracing fairness, compassion and rehabilitation.”
California Proposition Roundup: What Passed, What Failed, and …
Nov 8, 2024 · Updated 9 a.m. Monday. California voters are deciding the outcome of 10 state propositions, including measures that deal with criminal justice, rent control, the minimum wage and investments in schools and climate resilience.
Live 2024 Election Results for San Jose in Santa Clara County - KQED
Educator ; Experience: “A graduate of Gunderson High School and SJSU, I began my career in education and have served our community as a preschool teacher, parent organizer, and policy analyst specializing in housing, transit, and early care education.” Housing: “Today, San José has the highest level of youth homelessness in the nation and, as …
Live 2024 Election Results for Antioch in Contra Costa County
Mayor, Antioch ; Homelessness: “I fought to invest $2.3 million to clean up dangerous encampments, transform the Executive Inn, known for crime, into transitional housing, and approve $4 million to build 122 units of supportive housing for homeless residents.” Police: “I fought to strengthen our police department by rooting out officers who broke the public trust, increasing hiring ...
How Do I Know My Ballot Was Counted in the 2024 Election?
Nov 5, 2024 · Election Day is finally here. And if you’ve already voted — either in person or by submitting your mail-in ballot — all there’s left to do is wait. Especially as the results of the neck-and-neck presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump may take a while.. One positive, actionable step you can take?