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2024 California Ballot Propositions – Part 2

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief Read Part 1 to learn more about California Ballot Propositions 2 through 5. Prop 6 Removes the provision that allows involuntary servitude by incarcerated prisoners in the state constitution. What a YES on this Proposition means: Currently, the California state constitution bans slavery in all cases except when used as punishment for a crime. If this bill is passed, prisons would … Continue reading 2024 California Ballot Propositions – Part 2

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2024 California Ballot Propositions – Part 1

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief In this article we’ll summarize the content of the ballot propositions that all California voters will be able to decide on in this year’s election. Prop 2 Authorizes the state government to borrow $10 billion to be used to repair/upgrade existing facilities at K-12 public schools and community colleges, and/or for construction of new facilities at these schools. In addition, generally, … Continue reading 2024 California Ballot Propositions – Part 1

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Silicon Valley District Candidates for the House of Representatives Election

Author: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief Image taken from Wikipedia Article “California’s congressional districts” In the Bay Area, seven congressional districts have seats open for election this November 5th, all listed below with general information on the elections.  Congressional District 11 Incumbent Nancy Pelosi (Democrat) and Bruce Lou (Republican) are running in the general election for U.S. House California District 11 on November 5, 2024. Congressional … Continue reading Silicon Valley District Candidates for the House of Representatives Election

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November 5, 2024⁩: U.S. Senate Election for California – Adam Schiff

Author: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief Read previous article titled “November 5, 2024⁩: U.S. Senate Election for California – Steve Garvey” for information on Republican candidate Steve Garvey. Adam Schiff  Schiff is the Democratic candidate for the US Senate for California.  Here are his views on major California issues: Defending Democracy  Restoring the Vote: Schiff hopes to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act … Continue reading November 5, 2024⁩: U.S. Senate Election for California – Adam Schiff

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November 5, 2024⁩: U.S. Senate Election for California – Steve Garvey

Author: G. Li, Megaphone Editor-in-chief On November 5th, there will be an election to fill the Senate seat previously filled by Democrat Dianne Feinstein in the United States Congress for California. In this election, candidates Adam Schiff and Steve Garvey will be running. Adam Schiff is of the Democratic party and Steve Garvey is of the Republican party. As of October 16, according to polls … Continue reading November 5, 2024⁩: U.S. Senate Election for California – Steve Garvey

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The Future of AI Regulation: SB 1047

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief On August 28th, 2024, the California state assembly passed a landmark AI regulation bill, SB1047, which will now be sent to the Governor’s desk, where he has until September 30th of this year to sign it. What is SB1047? SB1047 was proposed earlier this year by CA state senator Scott Wiener and hopes to regulate the advanced AI models that are … Continue reading The Future of AI Regulation: SB 1047

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Latin-American Independence Day Celebrations

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief Credit: The San Francisco Peninsula This past Sunday, September 15, 2024 marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. In lieu of this special day, a number of Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations were held across the Bay Area. The festivals/parades were not only celebrations of hispanic culture and Mexican Independence from Spain, but also a celebration of Mexican-Americans and their accomplishments and … Continue reading Latin-American Independence Day Celebrations

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Golden Gate Bridge Protestors

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief 📍San Francisco, CA Image Credit: ABC News On August 12th, 2024, anti-war protestors were charged with felony and misdemeanor charges by the San Francisco District Attorney. At 7:30 AM on April 15th of this year, a group of protestors stopped their cars on the Golden Gate Bridge, blocking all southbound lanes on the bridge. Protestors also chained their arms together through … Continue reading Golden Gate Bridge Protestors

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Lynn Conway Passes Away at 86

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief 📍Palo Alto, CA Cover image from the University of Michigan This past June saw the passing of one of Silicon Valley’s most influential tech pioneers, Lynn Conway, a computer architect active during the 1960s-70s, who left behind a legacy of remarkable intellect and and inspiring bravery. Image from Wikipedia Conway was born in 1938 in a middle-class New York town, … Continue reading Lynn Conway Passes Away at 86

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San José Jazz Summer Festival

Author: V. Iyengar, Megaphone Editor-in-chief 📍Downtown San José, CA Image Credit: San Jose Jazz The San Jose Jazz Summer Festival, known as one of the country’s best jazz festivals, kicked off and came to a close this past weekend, drawing in audiences from all throughout California. The San Jose Jazz Summer Festival is run by San Jose Jazz, a nonprofit founded in 1986 that aims … Continue reading San José Jazz Summer Festival

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