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SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — After Los Angeles County residents got an automated phone call reporting a mistake was on their November ballot, county officials issued an alert to voters that there was no such error.The calls — and a mailer dubbed a ballot "correction" — were part of an advertising blitz by Proposition 6 supporters trying to drive home a message to voters to overcome what they see as a misleading title and summary on the ballot initiative.Proposition 6 would repeal an increase in fuel taxes and vehicle fees that is slated to fund billion in transportation projects a year.RELATED: Poll: Support strong for Proposition 6, which repeals California's gas taxIts title on the ballot begins with: "Eliminates certain road repair and transportation funding." Proponents say that doesn't convey quickly enough its mission, which is why they titled it a "Gas Tax Repeal Initiative" in large letters on their mailer.The feud over messaging comes just weeks before the election, though complaints about ballot language are hardly new. Since elected officials craft the title and summary that voters read on the ballot, Republicans frequently contend they are at a disadvantage since California's Legislature and government offices — including those tasked with drafting and publishing ballot language — are solidly in Democrats' hands."We very often have these fights," said Thad Kousser, chairman of political science at the University of California, San Diego. "(The proponents) wanted it to only talk about what voters would get, not what voters would lose, and so they are well within their rights to make this their central campaign message."RELATED: AP: California agency, gas tax backers worked closely togetherProponents can challenge ballot language in the courts but didn't for Proposition 6, a constitutional amendment that also seeks to require voter approval for future fuel tax hikes.Instead, supporters have focused their efforts on branding the measure as a repeal of a gasoline tax hike they say is making California too expensive."We know when voters know 'Yes on Prop 6' is the gas tax repeal, they are more likely to support it," said Dave McCulloch, a spokesman for proponents. "Lawyers are expensive, and we feel money is best used by educating voters."REPORT: Gas tax funds reportedly being used to campaign against Prop 6Opponents, who argue the tax revenues are critical to upgrading the state's crumbling roads and bridges, have called the advertising deceptive. They said they also would have preferred messaging more favorable to their cause and that proponents had the chance to mount a court challenge and didn't."We find it disgraceful and deceptive that they would emulate an official voter guide with fake mailers," said Robin Swanson, a spokeswoman for the campaign against Proposition 6. "If we were writing the title and summary, we would call it, 'The attack on roads and bridges.'" We didn't get our way either, but we're not trying to deceive voters."Opponents, backed by construction industry groups and unions, are campaigning to show voters how revenues from the 12-cent-per-gallon increase in gasoline excise taxes are translating to road and transit fixes in their neighborhoods, she said.RELATED: Caltrans' gas tax freeway signs raise concerns with FedsThe battle over language comes as polling by the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California shows the repeal effort trailing. In a mid-October poll, 41 percent of likely voters said they planned to vote for the initiative, and 48 percent were opposed. A January poll showed 47 percent of likely voters favored repealing the gas tax increase.McCulloch said the shift shows ballot language matters since earlier polling didn't include the measure's official title. Swanson said it showed the campaign against the measure, which took off over the summer, has resonated with voters.Opponents also have raised million, compared with million raised by supporters.RELATED: California campaign watchdog investigates gas tax campaignKeir DuBois, 41, said he received one of the correction-styled mailers in coastal Ventura northwest of Los Angeles. DuBois, who opposes the repeal, said he knew it was an ad but didn't like getting an official-looking communication that was labeled a "correction" from a political campaign."I felt like they were trying to pull one over on people who want to believe voting against every tax is a good thing," he said.Brian Greene, who has seen the mailers posted online and wants the tax hike rolled back, said he feels just the opposite.RELATED: San Diego projects receive funding due to controversial gas tax"It is just getting the conversation started about what the phrasing actually means on the bills we're voting on," said the 25-year-old from Los Angeles. "I think the layperson doesn't understand the government rhetoric. They make it as complicated as possible."In this month's poll, the measure had more support in Orange County and San Diego County, home to Republican former councilman and initiative author Carl DeMaio. Most respondents in the San Francisco Bay Area said they'd vote against it.In addition to election mailers and calls, Proposition 6 supporters have led a bus tour and put video ads on screens at gas stations that drivers see while filling up. They also held campaign events at gas stations offering discounted fuel.Mary-Beth Moylan, professor at University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law in Stockton, thinks proponents went too far in mimicking election announcements."I don't have a problem with them putting a mailer out," said Moylan, who teaches a seminar on initiatives. "It is another thing to say, 'We're going to masquerade as an official state actor and tell you that there is a correction to your ballot.' Adding that level of manipulation to the process, I think, is problematic." 5909

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Uber is utilizing selfie technology to make sure both its drivers and passengers wear face masks to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.The ride-sharing company has been requiring drivers and riders to wear masks since May, but only required drivers to use its technology to verify their face coverings.“Before starting to drive passengers or deliver food, they are asked to take a selfie showing their mouth and nose are covered,” Uber wrote in a press release.Now, the requirement is being expanded to passengers as well. If a driver reports that a rider isn’t wearing a mask, the rider will be required to take a selfie with their face covered before they’re able to take another trip with Uber.“With the addition of this new feature, one driver’s feedback can help ensure the safety of Uber for the next driver,” said Uber.The mask verification feature will roll out to the U.S. and Canada by the end of September, and across Latin America and other countries after that.Uber assured that the mask verification tool detects the mask as an object in the photo and does not process biometric information.“As always, riders and drivers are free to cancel a trip, without penalty, if the other person isn’t wearing a mask,” Uber wrote. “As more and more riders and drivers take their ‘second first trip,’ we hope this increased accountability provides more peace of mind.”The additional safety measures are part of Uber's efforts to rebuild a service that has seen ridership plunge by 56% in the company's most recent quarter, The Associated Press reports. 1595

SAN MARCOS (KGTV) -- Since CSU San Marcos student Adrianne McWilliams was young, the service was always near and dear to her heart."My dad was active duty for 20 years, so the first few years of my life I moved around a lot. When I was in elementary school, my mom started working for the Marine Corps," McWilliams said.When she found out that those coming home from deployment wouldn't get the staple celebration she remembered as a child, McWilliams wanted to take matters into her own hands."It just kind of made me think about how when I was really young and my dad was deployed, whenever he came back there was always that big homecoming moment," McWilliams told 10News.She created thank you and care packages for those returning home from duty."I'm doing everything I can to make sure that there's at least a little handwritten note on it that says 'welcome home' and 'thank you for your service' so at least they get that little bit of homecoming that they'd get if this were under usual circumstances," McWilliams added.She included basic essentials like toiletries and snacks, something she said they could use since many of them have to self quarantine for two weeks before reuniting with family."Our Marines that are coming home do deserve a special homecoming. Coming home after a long deployment then having to quarantine is not an ideal situation," said McWilliams.McWilliams gathered gifts and donations thanks to friends, family and community members, all from word of mouth and social media. Her first batch was given to 35 returning members."I've always liked giving back but when it's something I'm passionate about and have a personal connection to, the motivation is a little stronger and it's something that hits closer to home," she said.On June 2, 50 packages will be given to another group of returning members. McWilliams also had a message for those who may not have received a package from her upon their return: "Despite the circumstances, we do still see you and we are appreciate you."Click here for more information on how to help with donations. 2086

Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir told Fox News that the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi was a "tremendous mistake" and part of a rogue operation."The individuals who did this did this outside the scope of their authority," he told Bret Baier on Sunday. "There obviously was a tremendous mistake made, and what compounded the mistake was the attempt to try to cover up. That is unacceptable in any government."Al-Jubeir said that Saudi Arabia was taking action to investigate how Khashoggi died and hold those responsible accountable."We are determined to uncover every stone. We are determined to find out all the facts. And we are determined to punish those who are responsible for this murder," he said. 731

SANTEE, Calif. (KGTV) -- A woman is on high alert after she says a six-foot-long rattlesnake nearly attacked her dog Friday.20-year-old Willow Godshalk-Gross says she let her small dog out just before 10 a.m. Friday on the 7100 block of Mariposa Street.According to the 20-year-old, the dog started running around when Willow noticed a snake. She quickly grabbed the dog and started running back inside.Firefighters responded and found the massive red diamond rattlesnake cozying up net to some rocks near a fence line.A firefighter was able to safely remove the snake with tongs. Crews say this rattlesnake is the largest they’ve ever seen.After being fed and taken care of by a 3rd party, the snake will be released into the wild. 755

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