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Voters Do Their Homework

kkilpatrick — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:58:58 +0000

BY BETTY BASTIDAS, SHIKIRI HIGHTOWER AND KATE KILPATRICK //

Prop Eight, Prop Four, some stuff about chickens and prisoners … California voters had to read up on the issues before connecting all the black arrows. Fortunately even many of Emeryville’s young and first-time voters came prepared.

E-Ville’s First Voter of the Day

amoraroca — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:49:12 +0000

BY ALBA MORA AND AMANDA MARTINEZ //
After a pow wow with her 90-year-old grandmother, Kimberly arrived at the polls at 6:35am. She says voting this morning was the start of a glorious day.

Spirits High Among Morning Voters

amoraroca — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:30:25 +0000

BY ALBA MORA AND AMANDA MARTINEZ // InEmeryville was at the polls talking to morning voters about the big day.

Record Number of Absentee Ballots in Alameda County

bbastidas — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:26:48 +0000

BY BETTY BASTIDAS // Alameda County’s Registrar of Voters Office has received a record number of absentee ballots. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what happens once ballots are cast.

We invite your comments. And remember to vote!

Video: Where to Vote

shightower — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:00:37 +0000

BY SHIKIRI HIGHTOWER// November 4 is Election Day and in Emeryville there are officially five places to vote. However, due to construction at Anna Yates Elementary School, voters will not be able to cast their ballot at the school, dropping the number of sites to four. Watch this video to check out where to go.