Bay Area election officials seeing unprecedented levels of early voting

Turnout has already surpassed 40% in many counties and another surge is expected at the end of the week with the opening of hundreds of in-person early voting centers that are intended to provide extra space for pandemic social distancing and services such as drive-by ballot boxes and last-minute registrations through election day.

Proposition 25 would make California the first state to end cash bail system

Supporters of Prop 25 say the current cash bail system is inherently racist and classist, keeping poor people and minorities in jail because they cannot afford to pay bail like the wealthy can. However, some advocates argue an algorithm could worsen discrimination and keep people of color in jail at disproportionate rates.