>>welcome to kron. 4 news at 11, 30 on stephanie rothman. election day is right around the corner. so tonight we're doing a special election preview. breakingdown the top races and the biggest stories to look out for in the bay area and beyond. one of those talked about propositions this election cycle is prop 36. yes. vote means people convicted of certain drugs or theft crimes could receive increased punishments. that includes longer prison sentences and in some cases, people call possessing illegal drugs will be required to complete treatment or serve up

to 3 years in prison. this would revise prop 47, which was passed 10 years ago to reduce sentences for some property thefts. supporters of prop this will make california community safer and address rampant theft and drug trafficking they also say it will toughen penalties for smash-and-grab robberies, but opponents say it will have the opposite effect and actually lead to an increase in crime. they say will waste billions of dollars in the process on prisons and cut funding for victims. recent poll from the public policy institute of california shows 73% of likely voters support this measure. not everyone is on board a prop. 36 governor newsom is vehemently against a statewide ballot measure which supporters say will help improve public safety. here's capitol correspondent eytan wallace explaining the government's arguments against 36. >>we've seen the monster will success and real progress. governor gavin newsom speaking optimistically about his

administration's efforts to crack down on crime. specifically retail theft between octolast year and this year, the newsom administration awarded 267 million dollars to 55 cities and counties across the state to assist local agencies respond to an address retail crime that according to newsom, has resulted in more than 10,000 arrests. he says that is in addition to california highway patrol, special operations in the bay area. and kern county that thus far have resulted in nearly 3,000 arrests. the confiscation of about 180 illegal guns in the recovery of nearly 3,000 stolen vehicles. about sending a that we're just not going to tolerate some of the behavior that we start to it all comes just 2 months after the governor signed a 10 retail theft related bills into law. but it also comes amid increased attention on prop 36. the selection, if approved by california voters, prop 36 will allow for increased

penalties for some drug and theft offenses. specifically the measure seeks to reform prop 47. that's the 2014 voter approved law to change some felonies to misdemeanors and loot and penalties for certain drug and theft crimes, including retail theft. when the stolen items are valued at less than $950 because of proposition 47, there's no consequence. >>and that's what we need is consequence for the commission of crimes. gop state senator roger says prop 36 is needed noting it will not just go after retail thieves, but will also increase drug treatment resources for nonviolent drug offenders. it's going to provide the ability to get them into treatment and it appears a vast amount of californians agree just last week. this poll from the public policy institute of california shows 73% of likely california voters support the measure. but governor gavin newsom does not. if i thought this was good, i csb supported. he believes several counties are not prepared to

implement drug treatment programs. of that, he's concerned prop 36 could lead to mass incarceration. >>fast track to state prison hunterdon. 1000. plus in 10, 20, $30,000 a that the taxpayers will bear with no real outcome being, you know, the outcomes being some optimal results of state prison for nonviolent possession of drugs. i can't good conscience support it. >>and a reminder for your vote to count your ballot. return envelope must be sent back and postmarked no later than election day, november. 5th reporting at the state capitol, a tonn wallace kron. 4 news. >>however, in the south bay, there is a showing of support for pop. 36 kron, 4 charles clifford spoke to supporters about why they think you should vote. yes. >>well, prop 36 is one of the most controversial measures that voters will have to decide. opponents of 36 say it could return california to an era of mass incarceration but

proponents of 36 say that petty theft retail crime has gotten out of hand and that this could be a solution on tuesday morning, a gathering of small business owners, mostly 7.11, franchisees rallied in san jose calling on voters to approve proposition. 36 if passed, 36 would allow felony charges and increased sentences for certain drug and theft crimes which are currently considered misdeme of 36 would reverse parts of prop 47, which was passed by voters in 2014 at tuesday's rally, supporters of the measure said that small businesses have been hit hard by retail theft in recent years and that they are in need of relief. >>and several 7 11 stores in northern california. firstly witness the rise in the retail crime. it's issue that affects all of us. not just a business owners, but members of our community. >>the legislative analyst's office says that a prop 36 is approved. it could result in more people being sent to

prison and and increased workload for state courts. the analysts office also says that approval could result in increased costs, possibly 10's of millions to hundreds of millions of dollars per year. but recent polling has shown that a majority of california voters support prop 36. those at tuesday's rally said that despite the potential repercussions, they believe the measure is a step in the right direction. >>prop 36 is a balanced approach to reducing crime to keep our community safe while holding repeat retails thieves and those trafficking drugs to minors more accountable. >>in san jose charles clifford kron, 4 news. >>around 200,000 voters in santa clara county. >>workers at the santa clara county registrar's office have visited more than 80 high schools in the south bay this year, taking voter pre registration kits wherever they go. amidst the chaos of an election year, the santa clara county registrar's

office has its eye on voters and future yeah, it's getting cool. it's been busy all day of juan mendez and others in the office have been visiting high schools and encouraging 16 17 year-olds to pre-register to vote in future elections. the number of teens filling up their pre registration forms have skyrocketed. we had over 7,000 in the last few weeks. so >>in the entire year, of course, like once they turn 18, they're not on our list anymore. but in total, since start for the month, the for the year of 2024. we've had over 10,000. it's not just school visits that have encouraged teens in santa clara county to pre-register but also social media post put together by gen z workers at the registrar's office videos and >>things that they know that will impact their age group and they have been putting it out. we've been getting a lot of good feedback from it. we have a podcast, but we did pre read with the office of education. the hard work isn't just paying off of the thousands pre registering to vote. >>but also with the numbers that turned out for the 2024 primary election. mendez says

there were more voters in the 18 to 24 age group than there were in the 24 to 34 age group. >>they're excited that they get to be a part of the process. and this is a historic election that they get to be a part of. so that's another thing that's pushing them. mendez says there are still around 40,000 eligible 16 17 year-olds who have not pre-registered to vote. >>and that the santa clara county registrar's office hopes to reach reporting in the newsroom. i'm rob nesbitt kron. 4 news. >>more news coming up. stay with us on we're now just 5

days out from the election and the presidential candidates

are wrapping up their campaigns now in the southwest. it continues to be a fierce fight to win over voters. washington correspondent hannah brandt explains how the candidates are clashing on the trail. >>in the final sprint to the election, the candidates are crisscrossing the country today making a pitch to voters in the south western swing states. >>i am putting it on the field. and it's going to be a very tight race. vice president kamala harris is taking her campaign to arizona and nevada today from president donald trump is also rallying in nevada tonight after visiting new mexico this afternoon. this is all. >>yo need to know. kamala broke it and i will fix it and fix >>both candidates are pushing people to the polls and trump is making a specific appeal to women. i'm going to do it. whether the women like it or not, i've got to protect them. vp harris slammed that promise. it actually very offensive. >>2 women in terms of not understanding their agency,

their authority. she argues the former president's actions on abortion prove he is ally for women. he has actually >>created a situation in america. we're now one in 3 women. lives in a trump abortion ban state and she warns if he's reelected, he is not going to be fighting for women's reproductive rights. he does not. prioritize the freedom of women, but the former president says he'll improve life for all americans. i will bring back the american dream and the trump team insists president harris would not. she has no plan to make your life better. that's why she's spending all this time. >>talking about donald trump. >>in addition to visiting new mexico today, former president trump is planning to stop in virginia this weekend making a play for to reliably blue states that republicans haven't won in decades in washington. i'm hannah brandt. election tensions coming to a boiling point. >>this after ballot drop box fires in 2 states lead to

hundreds of damaged ballots. lawmakers and the white house now called the violence unacceptable and are encouraging people to not let it deter them from casting their ballots. washington correspondent maddie beer-temple has more on the investigation. >>the search for a suspect is under way after someone set fire to 2 ballot drop boxes in oregon and washington monday. portland police say a 3rd fire earlier this month is believed to be connected. they say the suspect is an experienced metal worker and may be planning more attacks is unacceptable. it is unacceptable. the white house condemned the incidents and said the fbi is investigating every eligible american has the right has the right to make their voices heard. local officials say the fire in vancouver, washington, damaged 488 ballots. the county is identifying impacted voters to receive replacement ballots in portland, oregon, where congresswoman suzanne bott amici represents 3 ballots were damaged. that's 3 too

many. >>but there is a way for the elections office to contact the voters and to have them come in and i do a replacement ballot on amici says security has since stepped up around drop boxes with cameras or law enforcement. she still encouraging voters to cast their ballots. please don't be afraid with this is an important election. the devices used to set. the fires were marked with the freeze free gaza, according to a law enforcement official who spoke to the associated press. other cities are on high alert. we will pay special attention to ballot box drop-off locations. washington, d.c., police chief pamela smith says there are no known threats right now, but the city is prepared with more police presence and we will not stand for any instance of voter intimidation in washington. i'm maddie beer-temple. >>in addition to counting votes, barry election officials are also rolling out extra safety steps to safeguard the voting process. >>kron four's terisa stasio takes a closer look

>>surveillance cameras, sheriff's deputies, extra ballot workers. these are some of the policies shifting into place for election day. next tuesday, one security guard in our office building. now that we're close to the election starting a couple weeks ago, we added additional security guard at our election operations center. so important that the public sees that we are really focused on security. >>that is the contra costa county register voters with election day 7 days away. barry election officials are reviewing their policies. part of what we buy by planning ahead. >>and making sure that everybody knows where drop boxes are. you know, we have to work in concert with the 19 cities and towns across contra costa. i to get those drop boxes placed this ballot box and fire did not happen in california, but did happen in vancouver, washington. and so i mean, obviously what they dealt with in in oregon and washington knows really upsetting kind of my nightmare. but we you know, we are well, you know what, the public to know that we we have

very secure drop boxes. they can have confidence and putting those in there. take a look at this in san francisco county sheriff's deputies lending a hand to election workers is a put out ballot boxes and pick up ballots election day looms be over 150 defeated hoping to collect votes. >>at the end of the election night also to secure them. during the day we've been working with the fbi, the department of homeland security to make sure also that we have a. >>on the pulse of what's happening nationally in santa clara county. election. officials say that they are coordinating with law enforcement partners, provided them with a list of our drop boxes. >>and, you know, they've agreed to help keep an eye on things out you just into you know, where we're making other arrangements with other parents local partners, just make sure that, you know, whether voters are voting at the polls in person or by now that we're taking every precaution to make sure that they have a safe and secure

election free from intimidation or interference. bottom line, election officials that we spoke with said that they feel very confident that this is going to be a safe and successful election. >>there is also this if you would like to follow the path of your ballot to make sure that it is counted properly, all you have to do is sign up for text alerts that step-by-step process. we put all of that information on kron 4 dot com in the newsroom. theresa kron, 4 news. coming up. will you need to

>>just days before election day, the supreme court is now considering a handful of

election-related cases. washington correspondent maddie beer-temple reports on all the legal disputes before november. 5th and the ripple effects expected after. >>the supreme court today is letting virginia remove roughly 1600 suspected noncitizens from voter rolls. a previous court blocked the purge because it's tooelection campaign calls the ruling a victory. the best way to have an election is very simple. >>paper ballots, voter id proof of citizenship. >>data from state show that cases of noncitizen voting are rare. the white house says it is already illegal for non-citizens to vote in federal elections and it is a federal crime that is punishable by prison and fines. the court is also weighing whether pennsylvania can count the provisional ballots of voters whose mail-in ballots had problems with them. the court has to be very careful in how it decides cases. georgetown law professor nielsen says the court tends to use restraint when it comes to considering

cases so close to an election. ideas that people have developed reliance and what the rules are. >>and if you come up, they won't know what the rules and they won't know exactly what to do in other legal challenges. a pennsylvania judge is extending in-person voting in a suburban philadelphia county. >>the trump campaign had sued seeking an extension after complaints that people in line to get a mail-in ballot were turned away. if it is a landmark victory that will allow our voters to cast those votes. danielle lang with the campaign legal center says election cycles tend to bring litigation, but she says ultimately that's going to be >>i'm not lawsuits that decide this election in washington. i'm maddie beer-temple. >>one of the biggest issues nationwide this year is immigration. former president trump is promising that if re-elected he will try to deport millions of immigrants who are in the u.s. illegally hoping to get ahead of the issues. some california elected officials are already opposing that plan. kron 4

shaw's clifford explains. >>well, there are about 10 million immigrants in california, roughly a 3rd of those are people from mexico in the idea of forcing many of them to leave this country is receiving a lot of pushback. >>we're gonna have the largest deportation in the history of our country. former president donald trump has said that if re-elected he would seek to deport potentially millions of immigrants living in the u.s. illegally on thursday. state senator josh becker and local latino community leaders tank strongly condemn any plan that would involve mass deportations and words today. here to stand up and to make and no to mass deportation. they're also pointing out that we have been here before between 1929, 1939, as many as 2 million mexican and mexican americans were forced to leave the u.s. and what is known as the mexican repatriation. >>many of those who were deported were u.s. citizens born in the united states in

2005, california officially apologized for the mexican repatriation. those opposed to another era of mass deportations say we should not allow history to repeat itself. the words mass deportation are words that strike fear. they strike terror. they strike her. >>we will not let this happen again. we can not let this happen while the former president is pushing for mass deportations, his opponent, vice president kamala harris, it said that she does not support that plan and would instead pursue broad immigration reform, including changes to the asylum system and creating a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who are in the u.s. without legal status. now, becker's also sponsored sb 537. in the state senate, which if passed would memorialize the mexican. >>u.s. officials are sounding the alarm tonight over election misinformation online. they're warning of foreign actors trying to show discord with fake videos and images washing correspondent

many fear temp on how you can be aware of the risk. there's

a kron 4 stephanie lin spoke with mayor. tell about the up. thanks for joining us. thank you so much for having me. stephanie. >>so, mayor, last time you joined us, you named philip dreyfus, a san francisco hedge fund manager as the person who's driving this recall against you. and this week you issued an open letter to him accusing him of hijacking democracy and creating chaos in your city. now, mair, these

are pretty strong words. why did you feel the need to do this? >>well, you know, that's exactly what's happening. we'll have about 4 mayors in 5 months. if this recall goes through, you know, the premise of the recall of from the re callers is that crime is up. we're seeing that i haven't even in office for 2 years and the strategy that i implemented its war king, we're seeing just like how the east bay times has written that crime is on the decline. you know, the numbers of crime going down is 35 37% decline way across the board. you know whether it's homicides, burglaries, robberies, or what have you? not just that. but we have a historical budget deficit here in the city of oakland and that was caused by the pandemic. and so this a special election will cost upwards of 10 million dollars if the recall were to go through 10 million dollars. that could fund actual officers on the ground. 35 officers to be exact on the ground. and so with that being said, we also know that this

initiative that is driven by philip dreyfus who does not live here in the city of oakland. you know, this is going to drive open to even more chaos than what we have seen. you know, we know the crime is way down. we know that the city is being cleaned and paid at a record pace, you know, and without leadership, this will go in the wrong direction. we're finally making headway in regards turning that corner. and so we can't stop this progress. and i know that oaklanders know that that we're not going to allow for someone who doesn't even live in our city to come in putin, millions of dollars to actually take away the people's vote and have there be chaos in the city of oakland. again, though, before mayors in 5 months with no leadership at the helm. >>mayor, your letter to dreyfus also mentions him investing billions in cool. can you help us connect the dots here? why would that be the reason he'd want to get you out office? you know, for the deck for over a decade now, the city of oakland has been in litigation. >>with the army base rate, but

the army base the owners of the army base right now, they want to actually bring cold from utah through the city of oakland and then export it out to other countries. we know that phillip drive is just this year has actually invested 2 billion dollars across the world into coal terminals. and i've been a staunch supporter of know, on cole. we know that in west oakland, our black and brown families and families that live in west oakland that the polluted air actually takes about shave off 10 years of life. we know that as many as my rates you know, through the roof within our people within our communities, our black communities are brown communities. and so with that being said, you know, if you can buy a mayor and he's not just trying to buy this seat. he tried to buy the city attorney seat by supporting brenda hartman forte. he's trying to buy council

>>people to vote no on the camp on the recalls. not just that but other labor unions as well. so if we don't want to see cold through open vote, no on the recall.

>>your metropolitan chamber of commerce recently released a new post poll. that's a survey of more than 700 residents in oakland. and 75% of the people surveyed. they said they felt oakland was on the wrong track. 64% service said they favored a recall and 45% believe city council is not serving the city of oakland effectively. so mayor, what do you think about those results about how those residents view your city? >>you know, even though the data shows that things are improving, it does take longer to get the feeling of safety back in. i get that i knowledge that and that's why that inspires us to do the hard work every day. i mean, your officers or firefighters, my team, you know, i meet with the chiefs every day. the fire chief, the police chief. and we're able to use the data that we see every day to actually put implement our strategy. we do the strategy week to week change things that need to be changed. and this is why we are being so effective. we're effective

with minimal resources that we have. we saw that a wildfire could have actually taken down many homes and actually taken possible lives. but what we're also seeing is that because of our strategy and because of the work that we're doing because of the leadership that i'm holding around, not be cavalier with the budget and just rounding out fire stations like other council members wanted that we are saving lives. and i know that they were on the right track. it doesn't quite feel like it, but it's going to take time has just just like it's a time for us to end up where we're at today with all the encampments with all the garbage on our streets. and with that being said again, crime has dropped to historic rates. our streets are being cleaned. my executive order around encampment management policies see major results. and clinton record for the most amount of streets being paved just this year. we're on the right track. so folks to vote no on the recall. >>let's explore the topic of crime a little bit that you just that he's been referencing a sort of conversation oakland's department of violence

prevention just got a 2 million dollar grant from the federal government to beef up the anti-crime cease-fire strategy, which you restored when you became mayor recent data from your office shows a violent crime is down. as you referenced earlier. so can you walk us through how that cease-fire strategy has worked so far in your city? >>absolutely. says a cease-fire strategy is a multi pronged approached. it works its opd. that's at the table. department. violence prevention, the district attorney's office, probation is at the table. community leaders at the table and it's a full functioning, you know, a strategy where everyone is doing their part. and so with this grant, we want him million dollars for the department. violence prevention. and this is from the biden-harris administration. we've been in close partnership with biden harris administration around violence prevention. and so what we do is we sent out life coaches to go and actually connect with those at highest risk. the 30350 people and

these life coaches, they give them an opportunity to take an off-ramp. and if they self select, if they self-selecting continue to do crime as we collect the evidence, we work with the district attorney's office so that when we do at when our officers do apprehend that the district attorney's office have the evidence they need to actually prosecute. and so it's a multi pronged approach. we work in true department, ali and work with other organizations as well. and this is why we know it is working is kept because we're being proactive. there's also the reactive pete piece where our officers are going out and apprehending suspect. of course, all of this is on top of me getting the 290 flock cameras for the city of oakland. this has never been able to be done before in the previous leadership under my leadership, we have 295 cameras to help the department with apprehending suspects in a safe way. and of course, i'm planting the sea to already start our first responder drone program right here in the city of oakland so that if

officers able to get to a priority, one call immediately that we would send up our drones and start recording what's happening so that our officer can get real-time information of how to apprehend the suspect. again, we're headed on the right track. we are doing the the work to make sure that oaklanders are safer and we are working towards allowing for oaklanders to actually feel safer. but we do know that the data shows that crime is at a historic low. >>there this week, governor newsom announced that oakland is also getting more than 28 million dollars in state funding to address homelessness. specifically. how do you see this supporting your existing strategy? >>yes, 28 million dollars. we want to thank governor newsom's office for this. this will help sustain great work that we're already you know, this is in regards to the smaller, tiny what have you? again, i've issued an executive order. we are going now and we are clearing encampments that are impeding on sidewalks that are next to

businesses, residents, schools or parks. and then of course, we're going now and we're leading with compassion. we are actually offering housing and shelter and resources. however, if you don't take these resources, you will be asked and forced to move again. we need our sidewalks to be returned. back to public are perks to be turned back to public. and so this 28 million dollars, it's going to go a long way to help us continue the services that we've been actually offering and talking about grants that the city has received. i also want to acknowledge that we had just received 322 million dollars grant money for the port of oakland from the epa. >>well, right, and can you walk us through how that grant specifically is going to address the economic development there? >>absolutely. this grant will enhance or multibillion-dollar hydrogen hub in the city of oakland. and as we reduce emissions in west oakland will also be reducing the risk of again, asthma cancer and other health concerns this will also

allow for to actuall train people for these new green jobs that are coming online across the world. and so with this with these 322 million dollars were going to be able to train that workforce right here in the city of oakland. that means could union paid jobs for oaklanders at all at all education levels. so we're really excited for this again. it's important for oakland to focus on economic development so that we can pay for the services that our constituents are demanding and that is public safety. that is infrastructure. and that is making sure our libraries in our parks are accessible and open. >>and thank you so much for the explanation on that. no merit has been about 2 months since the fbi investigation into your home. have you heard anything at all from the fbi on the status of the investigation and why they are investigating you? >>i really would want to thank you for asking this. and i welcome all questions on this subject because i know i'm not the target of this investigation and i've done nothing wrong. my attorney has

sent the fbi a letter asking them to clear my name because with the timing of what where and when they did this parade, it could unfairly influence the election, but they haven't responded. they have told attorney that i am not the target, but they refused to come out and say that themselves. and right now, what i can tell you is that i'm innocent. i nothing wrong. and for voters to look at the track record of all of the things that we have been able to do within less than 22 years. you know, less than 2 years we've been able to decrease crime at historic rates. we've been able to put up affordable housing and build out for double housing. we've been able to invest in economic development right here in the city of oakland where previous leaders have not actually done. i feel their fair share creating the economic development. and so we've you know, we're headed on the right track here in the city of oakland. and this is not the time to stop that progress. we can only gain more momentum and we are. and

as we saw with all of these grants that the city is receiving. so to be clear here, you can definitively declare your innocence in this investigation. the fbi has >>said that that you are not the subject or the target of this investigation. >>absolutely. they have told me and my training that i am not the target of this investigation. >>okay. thank mayor. do you anticipate federal agents to offer some kind of response or update before election day? i mean, it's getting close. you know, it is getting close. and i do expect that they'll saving. they've been quiet this whole time. i actually know just as much as the public knows. >>right. i know that i am not the target, but again, in that letter we've asked for them to come out and state that they refused to comment on anything. just as you know, i know reporters have asked him questions and they refused to comment on anything. and so it's just very unjust unfair, especially in the way that they treated me. even they did come to my house that morning. you know, they came in with

long guns with clocks within the battering ram. they watch me get rest. you know, they touched my underwear. my bra before i even was able to put it on as if i don't have a criminal record the way that they did. their search is a huge overreach. it's a huge overreach and not one i don't see anyone else being treated this way. not just that. but i can tell you that, you know, you see a lot of boxes here that they're bringing now. i can tell you that on the list of items that they taken from my home and they list of 33 items that they taken from my home. and that includes 4 broken phones that have been water damage that i hope that one day could get the photos and videos off of. and so i'm not sure what the caring in those big boxes, but i can tell you it was stuff like miscellaneous documents, miscellaneous mail or what have 33 items it's it's a huge disappointment is a huge disappointing because we know that this is going to weigh heavy on voters. but i want to remind voters that here in the

united states you are innocent until proven guilty. and again, i am innocent and the fbi has stated that i am not the target of investigation. >>oakland mayor sheng thao, thank you so much for your time. and that information with. >>our top headline

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showing off. who is their first choice candidate in north beach support is shown for several candidates, including daniel lurie, cautious off i mark farrell and mayor london breed and a lot of places are showing support for aaron peskin who is currently the supervisor for this district. the owner of a flower shop on columbus avenue hopes to see past can leave city hall support him because he's cannibal us we care about support for peskin was also seen in the window of the restaurant era mix in the missions and we think he can get the job done. adele his ali has owned the restaurant for 10 years. he says he does not plan to rank mayor breed out. know i'm not gonna vote for it. she's not, you know, not nothing promises promises change. nothing happened. he says this election could make or break his business. he explained the hardships he's endured. shoplifters. you know, we really get to the point a public list were i it's become after so many hours. >>and even when the police we

feel like is to think voters are able to rank 10 of the 13 mayoral candidates from their first pick to their last. but you do not need to rank every single candidate since polling shows no one candidate being favored by at least 50% of voters. >>ranked choice voting is expected to be essential in determining the winner. candidates have now shifted to telling voters how to rank strategically that kind of negative campaigning. >>i think it's just going to turn voters off and it's pretty unlikely to work. that's melissa michelson. she's a political science professor at menlo park college. she says voters should not let candidates influence their picks. they're all thinking very strategically him, you know, trying to game the system for a what if this person gets knocked at a minimum, if i'm second choice, it. i tell just ignore that. vo your preferences. and this is how range choice works. a candidate receives more than 50% of first choice votes,

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home stretch now to election day. capitol correspondent eytan wallace spoke with the chairs of california's republican and democratic parties. >>their message to voters before they head to the polls. >>while the leaders of california's democratic and republican parties certainly

do not agree on much. but when it comes to reaching californians, they do agree on the following message. >>go vote. we feel great. certainly the momentum is on our side. we're excited. we're ready for election day to be here. one week out from election day, the leaders of california's republican and democratic parties believe their respective camps are in good shape. on the democratic side, rusty hicks says his party has laid the groundwork for success in a state where registered democrats number of registered republicans by about 2 to everything from knocking on doors, making phone calls to sending text messages to writing postcards. >>to making contributions, whatever it takes in order to make sure that we get 10 million democrats, california democrats to the polls. that's exactly what we've been doing and what we will continue to do for the next week. what's your message to voters? our message to voters is that the choice is clear. kamala harris and tim walz are putting forward a

vision that moves our country forward. he hopes that message resonates down ballot across the state, especially in a handful of close house races that could determine which party takes control. >>of the u.s. house of representatives, 6 or 7 seats that are really in play in california. that will not be decided by tens of thousands of votes in some cases wanting be decided by thousands of votes, they will be decided by hundreds of votes. no one is looking at california and saying the democrats have served me well. that's the message. california republican party chair jessica millan patterson says her party. >>has been relying to voters. californians are looking for public safety. they're looking for strong border. they're looking for economic relief that democrats just have >>patterson has helped to organize, get out the vote rallies just like this she also helped oversee direct voter outreach campaigns to latino and asian american and pacific islander communities across the state campaign, she

says are working. we've seen republican registration growing every single assembly district, every single senate district, every single congressional district every single county in our state. definitely. the enthusiasm on our we're going on the we're looking forward to being a major player on the national scene. >>and a reminder early in-person voting centers are now open across the state. and if you plan to send your completed ballot back in the mail for it to count and must be postmarked no later than election day, november 5th reporting in sacramento, eytan wallace kron. 4 news. >>here in san francisco, one of the most controversial measures on this year's ballot is prop k which approved would lay the groundwork for making the great highway a permanent park kron. 4 shaw's clifford spoke with opponents of the measure. >>right now traffic is allowed to travel on the upper great highway during the week. but on weekends, that same stretch of roadway becomes a park.

proposition k asks voters if they want to make the upper great highway a permanent mark and wednesday, opponents of the plan were speaking on wednesday. opponents of prop k rallied in golden gate park calling on voters to stop the measure. they believe the closing the great highway permanently would increase traffic in the nearby neighborhoods. and along the always congested 19th avenue. what is your concern about if prop k past traffic cars all percolate down to my street and the other streets in the abbvie's and the outer sunset here. >>when the great highway is closed, if prop k passes, san francisco is part code would be amended to establish new recreation and open space by restricting private vehicles at all times on the upper great highway between the lincoln way and sloat boulevard. >>voter approval would lay the groundwork for one day turning this stretch of the upper great highway into a permanent park with only emergency vehicles like ambulances being allowed to drive here. there are currently no finalized

plans for what the new park would look like if prop k passes the design phase would come later and include public input. supporters of the plan sees a chance to expand san francisco open space. >>as a park, it's brought our community together. it's given us a place to to meet neighbors, spend time with neighbors and it's given us an opportunity to create a new amenity for san franciscans across the city to enjoy some opponents of prop k. also think that the current arrangement of having the great highway open to traffic during the week and closed to traffic on weekends should remain in place. i'm okay with it. it's a good compromise in san francisco, charles clifford kron, 4 news >>while much of the attention is on the race for the white house closer to home, the 2024 election could result in big changes for the california state legislature. capitol correspondent eytan wallace explains. >>it's one of the most powerful branches of state government. the california

legislature. it's 80 assembly members and 40 senators determine policy impacting your life, everything from oil and gas to education to the taxes you pay. but this election, this body will see considerable turnover to significant change over in the makeup, the composition of the california state legislature this year, mcgeorge school of professor chris mckay. lee says specifically of the 120 lawmakers who currently serve about 25% are leaving the legislature either because they're running for another office. retiring or they've turned out of office after serving the maximum 12 years allowed in the state assembly and senate. all of that means this election, california voters are about to elect a huge new class of lawmakers to state office over 30 new legislators will join the california assembly and senate come december. the second. >>out of 120 legislators, that's more than a quarter of

the legislature will be entirely new individuals. it comes in the legislature that as of today is made up of more than two-thirds democrats officially giving them a super majority status in the assembly. democrats hold 62 of the 80 seats in the senate. they hold 31 of the 40 seats. that's significant because just by meth alone, the super majority status allows democrats to easily pass bills without ever having to reach across the aisle for republican support. >>the republicans say they're not giving up. >>i know that everything the state party can do to compete and win. >>we arguing this was california republican party chairwoman jessica millan patterson earlier this month. she expressed optimism republicans may be able to pick up a few seats in the legislature. the enthusiasm she says comes after republican voter registration increases in every senate and assembly district. we can't leave any vote on the table. but even so mick hayley says it would be very challenging for the gop to make major

inroads in the legislature all in a state where registered democrats outnumber registered republicans by about 2 to one democrats would have to lose 9 assembly seats or 4 senate seats in order to lose their super majority status. >>i don't see any scenario where the super duper majority is going to change anytime soon. so no, i think that the legislature will not in any way change partisan affiliation. >>and after they're elected, new members will officially be sworn in here at the capitol in early december, reporting at the state capitol. a tonn wallace kron. 4 news. >>more news coming up. stay with us on voters in sonoma

county will have a say on measure j which is about farming. those for the measure say it helps animals, but those against it say it's confusing facts with fiction. kron four's terisa stasio explains the measure and the story behind it all. >>so it's it's a whole ecosystem that everybody is connected to. dana ghirardelli is talking about measure j the controversial farming measure before the county's nearly half a million residents on election i want to make clear that it's really just based on animal numbers. there's no merit that goes with it. so there's not there's total disregard for how many acres of these animals graze on. >>there's this regard of if they are organic. >>ghirardelli is executive director of the sonoma county farm bureau. they are against measure j along with the sonoma county board of supervisors. several cities, dozens of family farms and well-known companies such as

clover, sonoma and straus family creamery. >>we don't get a day off. the farmers don't get a day off. it is a family operation. but at the end of the day, there's a disconnect between a lot of our consumers and where their food comes from. the measure listed on the ballot in sonoma county deals with whether the county code should be amended. >>to prohibit farms and other animal production operations that meet the definition of a concentrated animal feeding operations or cafos as defined by federal regulations. the rules of ding on the type of animal. if passed, it would phase out these farms within a three-year period or they would face penalties and fines. those against measure j say it is fundamentally misguided. they say farms are highly regulated by federal, state and local agencies adding that they have spawned inspections and must adhere to rigorous water compliance standards. the measure as it's written and what aims to do does not do anything. does not change the standard does not

elevate anything from an animal welfare perspective or an environmental perspective. >>obviously, for animals who are living inside a factory farms. >>their lives are in peril. and so these these facilities cause tremendous heart to all of us. >>cassie king is with direct action everywhere who helped get the measure on the ballot. other supporters include californians for alternatives to talk 6 and the animal legal defense fund in california river. watch. >>factory farms are exacerbating some of the biggest crises that we're facing today. they're polluting the water. >>king says that the measure is a first of its kind in the nation and hopes it passes. it will have widespread traction. >>we want to end factory farming everywhere because it's global issue. our health is connected. our environment is connected. yeah. these companies that are putting all of us at county budget analysis, states that the measure does have broad financial consequences either

forcing farms to downsize or close altogether. and they don't deserve that. what's being said about them in petaluma, many residents didn't want to comment on the measure but a few outsiders that have come in not being completely honest because they don't know our town. they this is their first time here. most of them. >>and there talking about things that they know nothing about. and here's some other financial aspects if the measure passes. now, the sonoma county tax collector says >>that the measure, if passed, would create an agriculture commission division that would oversee farming and it would cost annually. 1.6 million dollars. in addition, the sonoma county human services department estimates that it will incur 1.5 million dollars to retrain everyone who loses jobs. if the measure passes. in the newsroom, theresa kron, 4 news. >>coming up, will you need to

now for a look at proposition 5. why measure could change how communities borrow money for affordable housing and other projects? here's capitol correspondent eytan wallace with a closer look. >>it's one of the major statewide measures on your ballot prompt 5, if approved by voters. it would make it easier for communities to borrow money specifically lowering the voter threshold needed to approve local bonds that help fund infrastructure and affordable housing projects. as it stands today for the state constitution. any time a local government puts a bond measure on the

ballot in need at least 2 thirds voter approval to pass, but should prompt 5 become law. local bonds would need just 55% to pass the current system is really. >>and democratic in that it a small, narrow minority to for the rest of us. it's a two-thirds requirement and that's really on bayard. that's why cathy creswell with the sacramento housing alliance says prom 5 is needed. prop 5 puts the power into local voters and empowering us as a community to solve our most critical problems. creswell notes. she's not alone. >>the league of california cities and house in california have both endorsed the measure, arguing it will cut road blocks for local governments seeking to fund projects that they say will benefit communities, including construction of new affordable housing, affordable housing is not only. >>you know, good to get families in housing. we also

know it's a piece of the puzzle to solve homelessness. >>crisis supporters say the proposition comes with various accountability measures to ensure local bond money is spent properly. but on the opposing side, proposition 5 makes it easier to raise taxes. and we don't want to do that. susan, shelley of the howard jarvis taxpayers association notes will prompt 5, does not in itself raised taxes. she argues it will serve as an engine for local governments to do so more easily. this adds up specifically. she says local bond measures require the government to borrow money that money. she points out accrues interest over time, putting local governments further into debt. the most concerning she says as part of local bond agreements, local governments have to increase property taxes on their constituents to pay back that debt, particularly adds up for people who are on a fixed income who are going to see extra charges on their property tax bill over and over again for everything the government wants to do until it gets to the point where they can't pay those tax

bills. and if you can't pay your property taxes, the county will sell your house for you. people will lose their homes. so we shouldn't be messing with the 2 thirds that requirement. it's an important taxpayer protection and this is just one of 10 statewide propositions set to appear on your ballot reporting at the state capitol. a tonn wallace kron. 4 news. >>coming up, we discuss some of the top

election cycle californians will decide whether to approve a 10 billion dollar climate bond measure. we're talking about proposition for our capitol correspondent eytan wallace spoke to the lawmaker

behind the proposal and gives us a closer look. >>well, here it is. this is propped for us. it appears on the ballot. supporters of the measure say it's necessary to help the state address climate change. while opponents argue it's poor fiscal policy. >>it's going to get better prepared to deal with the impacts of climate change. that's why santa monica state senator ben allen says he helped write and qualify prop 4 on to this year's election ballot if approved by voters. the measure will allow the state to borrow 10 billion dollars in general obligation, bonds to fund climate-related projects and programs ultimately about putting in place some reasonable investments now to make us better prepared for the future. >>of the 10 billion dollars in the proposal about 4 billion would go strictly to statewide water projects, including water storage and flood protection. the other 6 billion dollars would fund projects related to wildfire prevention forest management. coastal erosion, land

conservation and the green energy, highest bang for buck projects that are going to make us better prepared for the impacts of climate change is about. >>protecting our water, making us more wildfire, resilient. and i just really hope the folks go out and vote for proposition for. >>but republican state senator roger new low says he hopes voters reject the measure. he argues prof for is responsible fiscal policy because bombs require the state to borrow money over time. he notes that money accrues interest until it's all paid back. is california faces a projected multibillion-dollar deficit below believes prop 4 will only make the state's financial situation works. borrowing is very expensive. >>the phrase that i've always loved the insidious thing about borrowing money is yeah, you have to pay it back. still, allen believes the bond will save the state. >>in the long run, the kinds of costs associated clinton cheater. so enormous. >>upfront investments now will make a difference in helping to reduce costs in the future. that's what this is about.

>>and this is just one of 10 statewide propositions set to appear on your ballot reporting at the state capitol. a tonn wallace kron. 4 news. >>more top he

measure on the 2024 ballot could impact how much you get paid. that's because proper 32 will give voters the option to increase california has minimum wage so much. are we talking about exactly capitol correspondent eytan wallace has arguments from both supporters and opponents and breaks it down for us. >>well, in my hand, here are $18. this is the proposed new

hourly minimum wage for many workers. something supporters say will greatly assist in a state that has become unaffordable for far too many. while opponents argue will hurt the very people. it's trying to help. >>and the stance today, california's minimum wage is $16 an hour. but voters passed prop 32 this election in 2025, the minimum wage will increase to $18 an hour for workers at companies with at least 26 employees and $17 an hour for those at companies with 25 or fewer employees. each year after that, the minimum wage will increase based on inflation. it's the right thing to do for california workers who for too long have had a voice. that's why joe samberg says he authored propped 32, a businessman who prides himself on being what he describes as an antipoverty advocate. samberg are just the minimum wage proposed improper. 32 will benefit every day workers across the state struggling to get by. there are millions of californians we're working full time. >>and many cases more than

full-time and can't afford basic needs like 3 meals a day for kids, rent transportation, clothing. >>it comes about half a year after the state implemented a $20 minimum wage for most workers in california's fast-food industry. and as pertains to most other sectors, the state already scheduled to increase the minimum wage by $0.50 to 16, 50 an hour in the new year. but according to sam bird, it's absolutely and that's also the feeling of the california federation of labor unions. league of women voters and labor leader dolores huerta, all of whom supporting prop 32 is going to stimulate pastor roof of the overall economy. but the no on prop 32 campaign has a different perspective. not good for the economy is just a disaster of a proposition run. fog is the president and ceo of the california grocers association. he says prom 32 will ultimately hurt everyday shoppers afford basic groceries. it has come back to the consumer because the profit margin for a grocery store is very thin. we're

talking somewhere around one and a half percent. the only way that we be able to adjust. >>to a minimum wage increases to raise prices. it's a message echoed by the california chamber of commerce and california restaurant association. >>both of whom are opposed to prop 32. they're concerned it could lead to massive layoffs across their industries, hurting the very people prompt. 32 intended to help increase in the minimum wage like this is going to eliminate a whole sect or of entry level jobs. you know, a $2 increase, the minimum wage. >>may not seem like a lot. but over thousands of employees that adds up to be quite a bit. >>and this is just one of 10 statewide measures set to appear on your ballot. this election reporting at the state tom wallace kron 4 news. >>and a couple of minutes. we explain some of the most talked as the

state faces a housing affordability crisis is a measure on the ballot this november could impact your rent to help you make an informed decision at the polls are a ton was breaks down the message from both sides of the aisle for proposition. 33. >>the rent is too high support. rent control, yes, 33 california has a housing crisis. 33 would make the crisis worse. you're looking at ads that have been hitting the airwaves across california. >>also rounding prompt 33 if passed by voters this election, the measure would give local city and county governments more authority to enact rent control. as it stands today. local

governments are not allowed to cap rent on single-family homes and apartments built after 1995. in addition of landlords are allowed to raise the rent as much as they'd like for an incoming tenant. once the old tenant has moved out, but property 3 would change all of that all in the state where according to zillow, the median rent is $2,875 per month. people can't afford to live here anymore. that's why suze shannon says she's with the yes on prop 33 campaign. we have more people rent burden in the state of california than anywhere in the entire country. that includes renters like mary to lean. it's been a struggle. i have. >>my entire renting time. i've had to have assistance from family from friends, sold stock to pay my rent and i've had good jobs. she hopes voters approved prop 33, a measure heavily funded by the aids healthcare foundation. the foundation placed similar measures on the 2018 and twenty-twenty ballots. >>but both failed property 3 would make our housing prices

for state and click is with the no on 33 campaign, which is heavily funded by the california apartment association. the no side argues prompt. 33 will hurt the very people. it's trying to help the measure will result in landlords not wanting to invest in improvements for their properties. and will serve as a disincentive for developers to get much needed. housing built that in the long run. prop 33 opponents say will result in higher prices for renters across the state. >>basic supply and demand. this would decrease the incentive for folks to build housing of all of our varieties, including affordable housing. that's why a number of affordable housing advocates, even some of the most progressive legislators in the state have said no on 33 because they see that it would make our housing crisis worsens. >>and this is just one of the 10 proposition set to appear on your ballot. this election ballots will start to be sent out on the mail to all registered voters in the state next week reporting at the

state tom wallace kron 4 news. >>more news coming up. stay with us on one of those talked

about propositions this election cycle is prop 36 a yes vote means people convicted of certain drugs or theft crimes could receive increased punishments. that includes longer prison sentences and in some cases, people caught possessing illegal drugs will be required to complete treatment or serve up to 3 years in prison. this would revise prop 47, which was passed 10 years ago to reduce sentences for some property thefts. supporters of prop this will make california

community safer and address rampant theft and drug trafficking they also say it will toughen penalties for smash-and-grab robberies, but opponents say it will have the opposite effect and actually lead to an increase in crime. they say will waste billions of dollars in the process on prisons and cut funding for victims. our recent poll from the public policy institute of california shows 73% of likely voters support this measure. not everyone is on board a prop. 36 governor newsom is vehemently against the statewide ballot measure which supporters say will help improve public safety. here's capitol correspondent eytan was explaining the government's arguments against 36. >>we've seen the monster will success and real progress. governor gavin newsom speaking optimistically about his administration's efforts to crack down on crime. specifically retail theft between october of last year and this year, the newsom administration awarded

267 million dollars to 55 cities and counties across the state to assist local agencies respond to an address retail crime that according to newsom, has resulted in more than 10,000 arrests. he says that is in addition to california highway patrol, special operations in the bay area. and kern county that thus far have resulted in nearly 3,000 arrests. the confiscation of about 180 illegal guns in the recovery of nearly 3,000 stolen vehicles. about sending a that we're just not going to tolerate some of the behavior that we start to see. it all comes just 2 months after the governor signed a 10 retail theft related bills into law. but it also comes amid increased attention on prop 36. the selection, if approved by california voters 36 will allow for increased penalties for some drug and theft offenses. specifically the measure seeks to reform prop 47. that's the 2014 voter approved law to change some felonies to misdemeanors and

lucent, penalties for certain drug and theft crimes, including retail theft. when the stolen items are valued at less than $950 because of proposition 47, there's no consequence. >>and that's what we need is consequence for the commission of crimes. gop state senator roger says prop 36 is needed noting it will not just go after retail thieves, but will also increase drug treatment resources for nonviolent drug offenders. it's going to provide the ability to get them into treatment and it appears a vast amount of californians agree just last week. this poll from the public policy institute of california shows 73% of likely california voters support the measure. but governor gavin newsom does not. if i thought this was good, i csb supported. he believes several counties are not prepared to implement drug treatment programs. of that, he's concerned prompt. 36 could lead to mass incarceration. >>fast track to state prison hunterdon. 1000. plus one in

10, 20, $30,000 a that the taxpayers will bear with no real outcome being, you know, the outcomes being some optimal results of state prison for nonviolent possession of drugs. ken, good conscience, support it. >>and a reminder for your vote to count your ballot. return envelope must be sent back and postmarked no later than election day, november. 5th reporting at the state capitol, a tonn wallace kron. 4 news. >>however, in the south bay, there is a showing of support for pop. 36 kron, 4 charles clifford spoke to supporters about why they think you should vote. yes. >>well, prop 36 is one of the most controversial measures that voters will have to decide. opponents of 36 say it could return california to an era of mass incarceration but proponents of 36 say that petty theft retail crime has gotten out of hand and that this could be a solution on tuesday morning, a gathering of small business owners, mostly 7.11, franchisees

rallied in san jose calling on voters to approve proposition. 36 if passed, 36 would allow felony charges and increased sentences for certain drug and theft crimes which are currently considered misdemeanors. the passage of 36 would reverse parts of prop 47, which was passed by voters in 2014 at tuesday's rally, supporters of the measure said that small businesses have been hit hard by retail theft in recent years that they are in need of relief. >>and several 7 11 stores in northern california. firstly witness the rise in the retail crime. it's issue that affects all of us. not just a business owners, but members of our community. >>the legislative analyst's office says that a prop 36 is approved. it could result in more people being sent to prison and and increased workload for state courts. the analysts office also says that approval could result in increased costs, possibly 10's of millions to hundreds of millions of dollars per year. but recent polling has shown

that a majority of california voters support prop 36. those at tuesday's rally said that despite the potential repercussions, they believe the measure is a step in the right direction. >>prop 36 is a balanced approach to reducing crime to keep our community safe while holding repeat retails thieves and those trafficking drugs to minors more accountable. >>in san jose charles clifford kron, 4 news. >>coming up, what you need to knowanother big ballot

measure is prop 6 organizers wanting to ban involuntary secalifornia. prisons have been hitting the campaign trail across the states. capitol correspondent eytan wallace spoke with supporters and gives us a closer look. >>that's the message this group hopes to send the californians when they decide how they'll vote on prop 6. if approved by voters. the measure will amend the state constitution to ban involuntary servitude in all its forms. supporters say that's significant because as it stands today, well, the state constitution ban slavery and prohibits involuntary servitude in most cases it does make an exception allowing it as punishment for a crime, including as unpaid forced prison labor. the prop 6 would do away with that exception. it will make society a better place. richard stoll says he supports prop 6 after spending 10 years behind bars in the california prison system. he makes clear the measure will not require presidents to increase wages

for incarcerated californians, but it will require presidents to give those who are incarcerated in option to do something else. instead of forced labor. still cool says he could have benefited from that during his sentence. do i was forced into working those kitchen? our? >>i should have had the opportunity to work on rehabilitation i wanted to get into education college classes. i wanted to get into cell development classes. but all that came at a cost. there's no option. there's no. then assign you to college. there's no let me a sign. you too. a leadership class or a parenting class work. and if you don't work, you get right up. a good time added to your sentence. >>yes, on 6 organizers have taken their message across the state this month, campaigning in bakersfield, fresno, san francisco, and now sacramento. >>something unique about prop 6. it's the only statewide measure without any formal opposition. a quick look at your ballot and you'll see at the opponent section. it literally says submitted

several high-profile state officials have endorsed the measure, including lieutenant governor eleni kounalakis. >>and most recently state treasure fiona ma, this will. >>allow those convicted in prison. 2 have a second chance at building their lives. and making sure that when they are released that they are out doing productive work, living the best life that they can while also giving back rehabilitation over everything. >>and the measure needs a simple majority to pass reporting at the state tom wallace kron 4 news. >>coming up, we discuss some of the top

around 200,000 voters in santa clara county have already mailed in their ballots. the county's registrars offices. and just focusing, though, on those who are voting, but also teens who will soon be eligible to vote. kron four's rob nesbitt reports on the thousands young people eager to make their vote counts. >>workers at the santa clara county registrar's office have visited more than 80 high schools in the south bay this year, taking voter pre-registration kits wherever they go. amidst the chaos of an election year, the santa clara county registrar's office has its eye on voters and future yeah, it's getting it's been busy all day of juan mendez and others in the office had been visiting high schools and encouraging 16 17 year-olds to pre-register to vote in future elections. the number of teens filling up their pre registration forms have skyrocketed. we had over 7,000 in the last few weeks.

so >>in the entire year, of course, like once they turn 18, they're not on our list anymore. but in total, since we start for the month, for the year of 2024. we've had over 10,000. it's not just school visits that have encouraged teens in santa clara county to pre-register but also social media post put together by gen z workers at the registrar's office videos and >>things that they know that will impact their age group. and they have been putting it out. we've been getting a lot of good feedback from it. we have a podcast, but we did prairie ridge with the office of education. the hard work isn't just paying off with 1000 spree registering to vote. >>but also with the numbers that turned out for the 2024 primary election. mendez says there were more voters in the 18 to 24 age group than there were in the 24 to 34 age group. they're excited that they get to be a part of the process. and this is a historic election that they get to be a part of. so. >>that's another thing that's pushing them. mendez says there are still around 40,000 eligible 16 17 year-olds who have not pre-registered to

vote. >>and that the santa clara county registrar's office hopes to reach reporting in the newsroom. i'm rob nesbitt kron. 4 news. >>in addition to counting votes, barry election officials are also rolling out extra safety steps to safeguard the voting process. kron four's terisa stasio takes a closer look >>surveillance cameras, sheriff's deputies, extra ballot workers. these are some of the policies shifting into place for election day. next tuesday, one security guard in our office building. now that we're close to the election starting a couple weeks ago, we added additional security guard at our election operations center. so important that the public sees that we are really focused on security. >>that is the contra costa county register voters with election day 7 days away. barry election officials are reviewing their policies. part of what we buy by planning ahead. >>and making sure that everybody knows where drop boxes are. you know, we have

to work in concert with the 19 cities and towns across contra costa. i to get those drop boxes placed this ballot box and fire did not happen in california, but did happen in vancouver, washington. and so i mean, obviously what they dealt with in in oregon and washington you know, is really upsetting kind of my nightmare. but we you know, we are well, you know what, the public to know that we we have very secure drop boxes. they can have confidence and putting those in there. take a look at this in san francisco county sheriff's deputies lending a hand to election workers is a put out ballot boxes and pick up ballots on election day looms be over 150 defeat about hoping to collect votes. >>at the end of the election night also to secure them. during the day we've been working with the fbi, the department of homeland security to make sure also that we have a. >>on the pulse of what's happening nationally in santa clara county. election. officials say that they are coordinating with law enforcement partners, provided them with a list of our drop

boxes. >>and, you know, they've agreed help keep an eye on things out you and just into you know, where we're making other arrangements with other kind local partners, just make sure that, you know, whether voters are voting at the polls in person or by now that we're taking every precaution to make sure that they have a safe and secure election free from intimidation or interference. >>bottom line, election officials that we spoke with said that they feel very confident that this is going to be a safe and successful election. there is also this, if you would like to follow the path of your ballot to make sure that it is counted properly, all you have to do is sign up for text alerts, that step-by-step process. we put all of that information on kron 4 dot com and the newsroom. theresa kron, 4 news. more top headlines look ou

>>election cycle californians will decide whether to approve a 10 billion dollar climate bond measure. we're talking about proposition for our capitol correspondent eytan wallace spoke to the lawmaker behind the proposal and gives us a closer look. >>well, here it is. this is propped for us. it appears on the ballot. supporters of the measure say it's necessary to help the state address climate change. while opponents argue it's poor fiscal policy. >>it's going to better prepared to deal with the impacts of climate change. that's why santa monica state senator ben allen says he helped write and qualify prop 4 on to this year's election ballot if approved by voters. the measure will allow the state to borrow 10 billion

dollars in general obligation, bonds to fund climate-related projects and programs ultimately about putting in place some reasonable investments now to make us better prepared for the future. >>of the 10 billion dollars in the proposal about 4 billion would go strictly to statewide water projects, including water storage and flood protection. the other 6 billion dollars would fund projects related to wildfire prevention forest management. coastal erosion, land conservation and green energy, highest bang for buck projects that are going to make us better prepared for the impacts of climate change is about. >>protecting our water, making us more wildfire, resilient. and i just really hope the folks go out and vote for proposition for. >>but republican state senator roger new low says he hopes voters reject the measure. he argues prof for is irresponsible fiscal policy because bombs require the state to borrow money over time. he notes that money accrues interest until it's all paid back. is california

faces a projected multibillion-dollar deficit below believes prop 4 will only make the state's financial situation worse. borrowing is very expensive. >>the phrase that i've always loved the insidious thing about borrowing money is yeah, you have to pay it back. still, allen believes the bond will save the state. >>in the long run, the kinds of costs associated clinton cheater. so enormous. >>upfront investments now will make a difference in helping to reduce costs in the future. that's what this is about. >>and this is just one of 10 statewide propositions set to appear on your ballot reporting at the state capitol. a tonn wallace kron. 4 news. >>a measure on the 2024 ballot could impact how much you get paid. that's because proper 32 will give voters the option to increase california has minimum wage so much. are we talking about exactly capitol correspondent eytan wallace has arguments from both supporters and opponents and breaks it down for us. >>well, in my hand, here are

$18. this is the proposed new hourly minimum wage for many workers. something supporters say will greatly assist in a state that has become unaffordable for far too many. while opponents argue will hurt the very people. it's trying to help. >>as it stands today, california's minimum wage is $16 an hour. but voters passed prop 32 this election in 2025, the minimum wage will increase to $18 an hour for workers at companies with at least 26 employees and $17 an hour for those at companies with 25 or fewer employees. each year after that, the minimum wage will increase based on inflation. it's the right to do for california workers who for too long have had a voice. that's why joe samberg says he authored propped 32, the businessman who prides himself on being what he describes as an antipoverty advocate. samberg argues the minimum wage proposed improper. 32 will benefit every day workers across the state struggling to get by. there are millions of californians we're working full time.

>>and many cases more than full-time. it can't afford basic needs like 3 meals a day for kids, rent transportation, clothing. >>it comes about half a year after the state implemented a $20 minimum wage for most workers in california's fast-food industry. and as pertains to most other sectors, the state already scheduled to increase the minimum wage by $0.50 to 16, 50 an hour in the new year. but according to sanford, it's absolutely and that's also the feeling of the california federation of labor unions. league of women voters and labor leader dolores huerta, all of whom supporting prop 32 is going to stimulate pastor roof of the overall economy. but the no on prop 32 campaign has a different perspective. not good for the economy is just a disaster of a proposition run. fog is the president and ceo of the california grocers association. he says prom 32 will ultimately hurt everyday shoppers afford basic groceries and has come back to consumer because the profit

margin for a grocery store is very thin. we're talking somewhere around one and a half percent. the only way that we'd be able to adjust. >>to a minimum wage increases to raise prices. it's a message echoed by the california chamber of commerce and california restaurant association. >>both of whom are opposed to prop 32. they're concerned it could lead to massive layoffs across their industries, hurting the very people prompt. 32 intended to help increase in the minimum wage like this is going to eliminate a whole sect or of entry level jobs. you know, a $2 increase, the minimum wage. >>may not seem like a lot. but over thousands of employees, it adds up to be quite a bit. >>and this is just one of 10 statewide measures set to appear on your ballot. this election reporting at the state tom wallace kron 4 news. >>and a couple of minutes. we explain some of the most talked about meand that

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