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California's Prop 1 Too Close to Call; San Francisco Shifts Towards Moderation

Voters in San Francisco approve measures increasing police powers and screening welfare recipients for drugs, marking a potential shift from the city's traditionally liberal stance.

  • California's Proposition 1, aimed at overhauling the state's behavioral health system, is too close to call, with voters almost evenly split.
  • San Francisco voters approved measures to increase police surveillance powers and require drug screening for some welfare recipients, signaling a potential shift from the city's traditionally liberal stance.
  • Mayor London Breed's propositions, including increased police flexibility and a tough stance on drug users, passed, marking a significant political win for her.
  • The election results in San Francisco suggest a growing dissatisfaction with progressive policies, as moderates gain momentum.
  • Progressives face challenges in regaining power in San Francisco, with deep-pocketed tech community and moderates wielding significant influence.
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