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Trolley, buses free on Election Day

MTS provides free transit for the entirety of Nov. 3

Ryan Hoeffs, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020

The Metropolitan Transit System is holding its third Annual Free Rider Day to increase voter access to the polls.

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Lorena Gonzalez pushes #NoOn22

Gonzalez authored Assembly Bill 5, which would be overturned if Prop 22 passes

Marlena Harvey, News Editor • November 3, 2020

Lorena Gonzalez took to Twitter on Election Day to show her support for #NoOn22 in a push for equal rights for app-based drivers.

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Mayoral candidate Todd Gloria casts his vote on Election Day

The candidate reached out to voters with a virtual phone bank

Rachel de la Torre, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020

Todd Gloria, San Diego mayoral candidate made his final push for getting undecided voters to vote for his campaign.

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A viewer’s guide to election night

The race for 270 electoral votes starts tonight

Eric Bradner, CNN • November 3, 2020

Fast-counting swing states in the Southeast will begin to report their results early. And counting votes could take some states several more days.

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Early voter numbers top 12 million in California

California Secretary of State releases early numbers

Lucas Barreto, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020

Ahead of Election Day, Californians have cast 12,780,739 ballots, according to a tweet by the office of California Secretary of State Alex Padilla.

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City Times, Newscene kick off live election coverage

San Diego City Times, Newscene staffs working from virtual newsroom on Election Day

Vicky Pineda, Editor-in-Chief • November 3, 2020

The staffs of City Times and Newscene are working from our virtual newsroom and will be sharing live updates throughout the week.

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Election Day voters: What you need to know (with video)

Polls close today at 8 p.m.

Vicky Pineda, Editor-in-Chief • November 3, 2020

Election Day is here and the Registrar of Voters wants those waiting for today to be prepared before visiting a polling place.

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OPINION: Prop 22 justifies app-based drivers employment status

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • November 2, 2020

Proposition 22 would classify app-based drivers as “independent contractors” instead of “employees” while offering certain compensation as a replacement if the driver meets certain criteria.

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OPINION: Voting not a reward, but a right with Prop 17

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • November 2, 2020

Proposition 17 amends the Constitution of California to allow U.S. citizens who are on state parole for a felony conviction the right to vote. This would also allow for these citizens to participate in elections.

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VIDEO: Mail-in ballot deadlines explained

Confusion continues over rules that vary by state

Devon Doane, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • October 30, 2020

As voters mail in ballots in record numbers, there is a lot of confusion among California voters about when their ballots should be turned in.

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City College professors encourage ‘sleeping giants’ to vote

Students joined in for a live discussion on the importance of voting

Deserie Larios, Staff Writer • October 30, 2020

Professors at San Diego City College encouraged students to get to know the candidates and different propositions to make the best-educated decision when they vote.

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OPINION: Prop 23 improves safety, accountability in dialysis clinics

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • October 30, 2020

Proposition 23 improves safety and accountability in dialysis clinics. A yes vote requires a doctor to be on site during all treatment hours.

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