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Should Polling Places Be Eliminated?

A general election can cost a county $1.5 million, a bill that could be greatly reduced if…
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Learn How State Government Works by Becoming a Capital…

Chosen candidates work with elected officials and staff to craft public policy; open to any…
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County Vote Totals May Not Be Final Until December

Over 40,000 ballots remain to be added to the Nov. 6 election totals, making some races still…
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Presidential Debate Schedule 2012

The first debate between President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney will be…
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Hurricane Sandy and Urbanism

Hurricane Sandy abruptly forced us to reconsider how cities work, protect themselves, and…
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Petaluma Joins Number of Cities Opposed to Citizens United…

Passes a resolution this week seeking constitutional amendment
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Post-Election Urbanism

The 2012 election brought much good news for transit and other urbanist policies. And…
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SMART Opponents Take Steps Toward Repealing Train Tax…

RepealSMART pushing for referendum on June 2012 ballot to eliminate the quarter-cent sales tax…
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Is Tonight's VP Debate A Game Changer?

Let us know if tonight’s 6 p.m. debate will affect the presidential candidates’ poll numbers.
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Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael, Candidate For U.S. House of…

Following a stint in the California State Assembly, Huffman is now running for the U.S. House…
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Councilmember Albertson Calls Santa Barbara Primary…

Is it a problem for a councilmember to claim a principal residence in another county while…
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Lynn Woolsey Rumored to Announce Retirement Next Week

Has served 10 terms in Congress
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Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey Announces Retirement

Says she won't seek reelection come November; Won't endorse any of the three candidates in the…
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Obama and Romney Under Women’s Skirts

As the election approaches, women’s health issues seems central to who will win the election.…
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Councilman Albertson Defends Living Arrangement

Says owning home in another county and using it to claim a homeowner's exemption while…
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If Ann Romney Were to Have a Miscarriage Today

Ann Romney's miscarriage was in 1978 after which she was diagnosed with depression. If she had…
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Hundreds of New Laws Go into Effect in 2012

New legislation will impact everything from how DUI checkpoints are conducted to car seats to…
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Of Ponzi Schemes and Urbanism

StrongTowns.org argues that many drivable suburban developments are like Ponzi schemes. It’s…
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Dutra Asphalt Plant Surfaces as an Issue in Congressional…

Norman Solomon calls on Huffman to state his position on controversial project; Dutra…
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The Case for and Controversies around New Bicycle Facilities

There are great ideas for new bicycle facilities, plus strong connections to economic…
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Old Adobe Worst-Case Scenario Could Leave District Bankrupt…

Fiftenn full-time teachers will get layoff notices by Tuesday, March 15
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Real Estate Red Hot in Sonoma County

Rising home prices, greater affordability and increased consumer confidence mean that the…
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Openness to New and Different Ideas

It can be easy, too easy, to dismiss new ideas when they fall outside of our world view. But…
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Toward a Balanced Solution for California Public Pensions

The California State Legislature and Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. are working toward…
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The Ribbon is Cut for Paula Lane Open Space

Glass, Torliatt, Barrett and Renee wielded the giant scissors to signify close of escrow on…
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In the Wake of Failed Prop 34, Is Death Penalty Reform…

Both supporters and opponents of the proposed death penalty ban, which lost by a 53-47 margin…
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More on Sandy

A look back at Hurricane Sandy yields insights, including the need to supplement bike…
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Top Stories of 2011

The last 12 months have been eventful. Residents launched the Occupy Petaluma movement, city…
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Redistricting Commission Releases Final Maps

Parts of Petaluma will change politically after shift of congressional and legislative lines
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Is There a Congressman Carrillo in Our Future?

Sonoma County Supervisor Efren Carrillo responds to pleas for him to run for Lynn Woolsey's…
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