Sonoma County, Measure J

Sonoma County’s controversial Measure J heading to landslide defeat in initial ballot returns
And the early results were resounding. After a Thursday-afternoon update, 51% of the potential vote had been counted. And Measure J was losing by a margin of 85% to 15%. The Press Democrat will rely on information from election officials before determining ...
Sonoma County's Measure J ban on large animal farms appears headed for defeat
A controversial ban on large animal farms in Sonoma County appears to be heading for a major defeat, as early returns show 85% of the voters rejecting Measure J.
Early Returns Show Sonoma County Voters Reject Measure to Ban CAFOs
Despite campaign spending topping $2 million, Measure J initiated by the Coalition to End Factory Farming, a collection of animal rights groups that have been active for years in Sonoma County, Calif., appears to be headed for defeat with 85% of voters rejecting it as of the latest updated results on Nov. 6.
Sonoma County rejects measure to restrict animal farms
Voters in Sonoma County, Calif., on Tuesday rejected Measure J, which would have limited the size of animal farming operations, PBS station KQED the reported. Agricultural leaders in California and other states watched the
California county rejects measure to limit factory farms
Measure J pitted animal-rights activists against dairy businesses in the famed California agricultural region of Sonoma County.
Solano County's Measure J ban on large animal farms appears headed for defeat
A controversial ban on large animal farms in Sonoma County appears to be heading for a major defeat, as early returns show 85% of the voters rejecting Measure J.
Controversial Sonoma County Measure J losing in victory for big farms
Measure J, the controversial Sonoma County proposition to ban factory farming, was trailing overwhelmingly in early returns Tuesday, with 85% of voters saying ‘no’ and just 15% saying ‘yes.’ It needed more than a 50% tally to pass.
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Sonoma County farmers rejoice, thank voters over Measure J landslide loss as supporters concede
The coalition that sponsored Measure J conceded the election Thursday, bringing an end to months of contentious debate in ...
Election results: Palm Springs voters on track to extend 1% Measure J tax
A large majority of Palm Springs voters favored extend the Measure J sales tax indefinitely, according to results updated ...
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Sonoma County Voters Reject Measure J in Support of Local Farming
Early results in Sonoma County show that voters have rejected Measure J, a closely watched initiative that would have ...
El Cajon tax measure, incumbent council member leading
Early results in Tuesday’s election show voters in El Cajon supporting a half-cent sales tax while one council member had a ...
This California ballot measure could change the way America feeds itself
Along with olives, Chalice Farm also grows perennial vegetables, fruit and nuts on their sunshine-drenched land surrounded by ...
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Santa Maria-Bonita School District bond measure passes; high schools' Measure J-24 falls short
Measure K-24, a facilities bond measure for the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, passed Wednesday, while Measure J-24, a ...
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Sonoma County child care ballot Measure I supporters declare victory
It also was fighting with Measure J, a contentious proposal that would force Sonoma County’s largest poultry and dairy ...