Mountain View News May 30, 2026 
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Mountain View News May 30, 2026 
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MOUNTAIN VIEWS NEWS ENDORSEMENTS – JUNE PRIMARY 

Informed decisions are so important. Although this endorsement list reflects the 
views of the Editorial Advisors of the Mountain Views News Elections every eligible voter is 
encouraged to do your own research, draw your own conclusions and vote for the person who you 
feel best represents your point of view. Democracy doesn't work if we don't participate, but don't rely 
solely on the ads and flyers. Do your homework and learn who these candidates are. 

Eligible citizens who missed the May 18 deadline to register to vote may complete the "Same Day" 
voter registration process through Election Day on June 2, 2026, at their local county elections office 
or any in-person voting location within their county.
Secure ballot drop-off locations opened on May 5, 2026.
Ballots can be dropped off at a drop-off location, county elections office, or returned by mail.
The first vote centers opened for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties on May 23,2026. 
In person early voting locations throughout California will be open on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
June 2 is the last day to vote in-person or return a ballot by 8:00 p.m. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 

8:00 p.m. Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked no later than June 2. If mailing on Elections Day, 
get a hand-stamped postmark from a postal employee inside a United States Post Office. 
STATEWIDE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFCES 

GOVERNOR TOM STEYER 
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MICHAEL TUBBS 
SECRETARY OF STATE SHIRLEY ANN WEBER 
CONTROLLER MALIA COHEN 
TREASURER ELENI KOUNALAKIS 
ATTORNEY GENERAL ROB BONTA 
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER STEVEN CRAIG BRADFORD 
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 
DISTRICT 3 MIKE GIPSON 

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION JOSH NEWMAN 

MEASURE ER — LOS ANGELES COUNTY COUNTYWIDE SALES TAX 
INCREASE. 

LA County Measure ER — Sales Tax Increase for HealthcareMeasure ER is a proposed 0.5% increase in Los Angeles County’s sales tax for five years, aimed at 
generating about $1 billion annually to fund healthcare and essential services amid federal funding 
cuts Yahoo+1. 

What the Measure Does 
Tax change: Raises the County sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25% for five years, expiring October 1, 2031, 
without voter approval LA County Department of Public Health+1. 

Annual revenue: Estimated at $1 billion, with about 10% (roughly $100 million/year) allocated to LA 
County Public Health for core functions and health equity grants LA County Department of Public 
Health. 

Exemptions: Groceries, prescription medications, and medical equipment remain tax-exempt LA 
County Department of Public Health+1. 

Scope: Funds go into the County’s general fund, not earmarked for specific programs ABC7 Los 
Angeles. 

LA County Measure ER — Sales Tax Increase for HealthcareMeasure ER is a proposed 0.5% increase in Los Angeles County’s sales tax for five years, aimed at 
generating about $1 billion annually to fund healthcare and essential services amid federal funding 
cuts Yahoo+1. 

What the Measure Does 
Tax change: Raises the County sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25% for five years, expiring October 1, 2031, 
without voter approval LA County Department of Public Health+1. 

Annual revenue: Estimated at $1 billion, with about 10% (roughly $100 million/year) allocated to LA 
County Public Health for core functions and health equity grants LA County Department of Public 
Health. 

Exemptions: Groceries, prescription medications, and medical equipment remain tax-exempt LA 
County Department of Public Health+1. 

Scope: Funds go into the County’s general fund, not earmarked for specific programs ABC7 Los 
Angeles. 

Why It’s Being ProposedFederal cuts: The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1) is projected to cut $1 trillion from Medicaid over 
10 years, hitting LA County’s Medi-Cal system hard Daily Bruin+1. 

Impact: County officials estimate $2.4 billion in healthcare funding losses over three years, leading 
to clinic closures, hospital risks, and potential layoffs of up to 5,000 staff LA County Department of 
Public Health+1. 

Current crisis: Six of LA County’s 13 public health clinics have already closed; without Measure ER, 
more closures and possible hospital shutdowns are feared Yahoo+1.
Support ArgumentsSupporters say the tax is a “lifeline” to prevent further facility closures, protect public health services, 
and support residents losing Medi-Cal coverage Yahoo+1. 

They argue the cuts are unique to LA County and that local funding is needed to offset federal/state 
losses AOL. 

Opposition ArgumentsOpponents warn the tax would burden already stretched households and could make LA County one 
of the highest-taxed regions in the U.S. Yahoo+1. 

They argue the healthcare crisis is systemic, not unique to LA County, and that the measure could 
push shoppers and businesses to nearby, lower-taxed areas Yahoo+1. 

Some supervisors oppose it as a “system-wide crisis” requiring broader solutions AOL. 


CANDY 

ACROSS 

1. Family room staple
5. Refrigerator sound
8. *One of original Life Savers flavors
12. Diabolical 
13. Supernatural life force
14. Dust allergy triggers
15. Magnesium silicate
16. Thor’s father 
17. Audience’s approval
18. *Coconutty candy bar (2 words)
20. Baltimore player
21. Dip a ____ ____ the water
22. Acronym, abbr.
23. *”The Freshmaker” candy
26. Deck painter, often
30. Flight info
31. Russia’s plain
34. Nat of Jazz 
35. N in RN 
37. Across, in verse
38. *Inspired by “Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
39. Under the weather 
40. Lipase or sucrase, e.g.
42. Part of a match 
43. English traveling courts
45. Ones with title 
47. ____ Aviv 
48. Sign of life
50. Between Phi and Kappa
52. *Once known as Chicken Feed (2 words)
56. Trollop, in the olden days
57. Eyeball rudely
58. “I ____ wed” 
59. Opposite of fires
60. Bear’s den 
61. Gives a hand 
62. Between ids and super-egos
63. Symbol of industriousness
64. *Dad’s ____ Beer Barrels candy 
DOWN 

1. ____ ____ good example
2. Like West Wing’s office3. 35mm, e.g.
4. “Little Men” author 
5. Mecca pilgrim
6. Teamsters group
7. “Out of ____, one”
8. *Good & Plenty flavor
9. It will 
10. Animal protein
11. Is, in France
13. Unassuming
14. Muhammad’s birthplace
19. Gallows loop
22. *Polished off candy, e.g.
23. High IQ society
24. Lady’s pocketbook
25. Narcotics agents
26. Light on one’s feet
27. Relating to Scandinavia
28. Village V.I.P.
29. Catches one’s breath 
32. Ages and ages
33. *Pfefferminz, for short
36. *”Taste the Rainbow” candies 
38. Broadway’s news boy
40. Ray-finned fish
41. Decompose
44. Ardors 
46. Bee’s favorite drink 
48. Like a Druid 
49. Without illumination 
50. Place for mutinous sailor 
51. France’s currency
52. *Other Rocket Fizz product
53. Kent State state 
54. Do over 
55. Hatchling’s home
56. Café alternative 
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