Southern Kern Unified holds first public hearing on switch to trustee‑area elections At its meeting, the Southern Kern Unified Board of Trustees held the first public hearing on a planned transition from at‑large elections to trustee‑area elections. Dr. Doug Johnson of National Demographics Corporation outlined the legal standards under the California Voting Rights Act, criteria for drawing maps, and a timeline that includes draft‑

The Southern Kern Unified Board is taking a bold step toward fairer elections by shifting to trustee-area voting, and they want your input on how to draw the district lines!

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Carmen Martinez urges police collaboration with Community Police Review Commission Martinez advocates for better community engagement and oversight in police meetings and reports.

Carmen Martinez is calling for greater transparency and collaboration between Richmond's police and the Community Police Review Commission, pushing for demographic data in military equipment reports.

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