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Vol. 65 No. 41 | Thursday, October 9, 2025
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Serving San Diego County’s African & African American Communities 65 Years
PROP 50: OPPONENTS OF CALIFORNIA’S REDISTRICTING EFFORT TAKE THEIR CASE ON THE ROAD
Special Election 2025 Key Dates
By Antonio Ray Harvey
CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA
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INSIDE THIS WEEK'S ISSUE:
Editor’s Note: Next week, our coverage will feature perspectives from supporters of Proposition 50. Black publishers, editors, and writers will meet with members of the “Say Yes to Prop 50” coalition this week to discuss their views on California’s redistricting effort and their impacts. That follow-up aims to provide readers with a balanced look at both sides of the debate surrounding Prop 50 ahead of the November 2025 special election.
The Protect Voters First Coalition is voicing concerns about Proposition 50, arguing that California’s proposed redistricting plan is designed to give Democrats an advantage in next year’s U.S. House midterm elections. The initiative, they say, is a response to Texas’ recent gerrymandering efforts aimed at securing more Republican seats in Congress. See PROP 50 page 2
SEE PAGE 7
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OLD GLOBE THEATER CELEBRATES MS. ROSEMARY POPE WITH TECHNICAL BALLOTS GO OUT TO CENTER RENAMING REGISTERED VOTERS
FOR NOVEMBER SPECIAL ELECTION
The VP Hornets On The Rise SEE PAGE 7
The renamed Ms. Rosemary Pope Technical Center to become a community hub of creativity and service
Timothy J. Shields, the Managing Director of the Old Globe (left), Ms. Rosemary Pope (middle) and Barry Edelstein, the Artistic Director of the Old Globe (right). PHOTO: Olivia Clark
See POPE pages 8-9
UDW HELD BREAKFAST FOR PROP 50 SUPPORT By Voice & Viewpoint Staff
The United Domestic Workers Union (UDW) held a breakfast last Saturday morning for local Pastors in support of Proposition 50. The scrumptious breakfast of chicken and waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon and fried potatoes, with orange juice and coffee matched the fellowship of those who gathered for the occasion. UDW Executive Director Doug Moore, along with their Strategic Advisor, Chris Wilson, and their Union Representative, did an outstanding job of laying out in simple terms the importance of Proposition 50.
The official name of the legislation that the governor sponsored and the California legislature enacted is called the Election Rigging Response Act. In reality, Proposition 50 was created to offset the redistricting that President Trump has the Governor of Texas doing to increase by five the number of Republican seats in the House of Representatives. Proposition 50 will allow California to change its congressional districts on a temporary basis, reverting back to the control of the Redistricting Commission after the 2026 MidTerm election. See UDW pages 8-9
VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSWIRE Over 2 million ballots are on their way to the County’s registered voters for the Nov. 4 special election. Voters should have received their ballots the week of Monday, Oct. 6. The official ballot packet will also include an “I Voted” sticker. Voters throughout the state will decide whether to adopt Proposition 50, an amendment to the State Constitution related to redistricting. You can learn more about the proposition in the California Voter Information Guide.
Doug Moore, Executive Director of UDW / AFSCME Local 3930, speaking at the Pastors Breakfast to discuss Proposition 50 on Saturday, October 4, 2025. PHOTO: Voice & Viewpoint Staff
Voters who reside in the City of Poway’s Council District 2 will have an additional question on their ballot. Poway District 2 voters will decide whether to remove their elected representative on the city council from office. Only voters living in Poway’s Council District 2 are eligible to vote on this contest. If you’re not sure whether you live in the district, you can look it up at sdvote.com. See BALLOTS page 2
CALIFORNIA'S WIC OFFICES WILL REMAIN OPEN DURING FED GOV’T SHUTDOWN By Antonio Ray Harvey
CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA The California Department of Public He a lt h (CDPH) announced last week that services under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will continue operating during the federal government shutdown — as long as existing funding remains available.
The government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1 after lawmakers in Washington, D.C., failed to resolve a budget impasse, halting most non-essential federal operations and placing about 750,000 employees on unpaid leave. According to CDPH’s website, “No new federal funding to California WIC will be provided until the President and Congress take action. Families should continue to
use their WIC benefits and attend their WIC appointments. This information is subject to change, so please monitor the California WIC website for updates.”
and infants and children under five who are at nutritional risk. See WIC page 2
WIC provides low- to moderate-income families with healthy food, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals. The federally funded program, administered by CDPH, serves pregnant women, new and breastfeeding mothers,
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