Project promises high-speed transit

Railway addresses transportation needs

Those voting in California during Tuesday's election will have the chance to approve the construction of a railway linking the Bay Area to Southern California.

Animals to receive more rights

Current standards for confining farm animals will see a change if Proposition 2 is passed.

Children’s hospitals to expand

Roughly $980 million worth of grants will be directed into the construction, expansion, remodeling, renovation, furnishing and equipping of children's hospitals across the state if Proposition 3 passes.

Proposition mandates notice

Controversial issue breached on ballot

One of the more controversial propositions on this year's ballot is Proposition 4, which, if passed, would change the California Constitution to require a physician to notify the parent or legal guardian of a minor at least 48 hours prior to performing an abortion on said minor.

Initiative funds drug rehabilitation, addiction prevention

After witnessing the inability of the state prison and correction systems to rehabilitate drug addicts, an initiative to provide further help for addicts has been put on Tuesday's ballot.

Proposal targets gang-related crime

Act seeks to end violence through added funding

In response to a series of crimes in California involving gangs, theft, drugs and juveniles, Proposition 6 will appear on the November 2008 California ballot.

Plan sets electricity standards

Under Proposition 7, all utilities, including those government-owned, will be required to generate 20 percent of their power from renewable energy by 2010, a standard currently applied only to private electrical corporations.

Amendment galvanizes activism

California citizens torn between definition of marriage, human rights

Nestled within more than 60 pages of proposed state law text, sits a group of 13 words which has arguably gathered the most attention of any issue on California's upcoming November ballot.

Statute toughens parole

A proposition that gives generous rights and tightens parole standards for inmates serving life sentences is on the November ballot for California voters.

Incentives drive clean energy sources

Proposition 10, the California Clean and Renewable Fuels Act, attempts to provide $5 billion from general obligation funds for the purpose of helping consumers convert their vehicles to more energy-efficient alternatives.

Gerrymandering jurisdiction in question

Approval of Proposition 11 shifts the authority of drawing Assembly, Senate and Board of Equalization district boundary lines from the state legislators to a 14-member citizens redistricting commission.

Bonds authorize benefits for veterans

Proposition 12 issues $900 million in loans

Proposition 12, also known as the Veterans' Bond Act of 2008, would authorize California to issue $900 million in bonds to loan state veterans for the purchase of homes or farms if passed.

Public transit organization seeks funds

Parcel taxation to be increased $4 for 10 years

Come Tuesday, East Bay voters will choose to vote "yes" or "no" on Measure VV, which would increase the existing parcel tax in the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District by $4 per parcel per month, for 10 years.

Measure reforms education

5-year renewal suggested for WCCUSD tax

In an effort to renew the existing parcel tax for another five years, Measure D looks to keep the current policy employed by the West Contra Costa Unified School District before it expires in July.

Proposal increases park funds

Regional Park District Board of Directors place Measure WW on Nov. 4 ballot

In 1988, Contra Costa and Alameda county residents voted to pass Measure AA, a $225 million bond measure created to benefit the East Bay Regional Parks.

Businesses to give portion of revenue to Richmond

City manufacturers to see license shift

Measure T, or the Amending Business License Measure, would change a part of Richmond's license ordinance if passed, specifically targeting manufacturing businesses.