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Prop. 20: Should California’s DNA bank expand to shoplifters, opioid offenders?

by Byrhonda Lyons October 19, 2020October 19, 2020

Tens of thousands of people convicted of misdemeanors would have their DNA stored. District attorneys disagree about whether it would help solve violent crimes.

A sign requiring customers to wear a mask is posted outside of Modern China Cafe in Walnut Creek on August 16, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Mask fines vary widely throughout California

by Barbara Feder Ostrov August 17, 2020August 17, 2020