Read news articles, editorials, and other media coverage for Proposition 4.
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June 12, 2009
Blair, Tom. The gift that keeps on giving..., San Diego News Network
February 13, 2009
Marinucci, Carla. Meg Whitman makes case on how she's different, San Francisco Chronicle
January 31, 2009
Torres, Jennifer. Stockton native to screen '40 Days' film, Recordnet.com
December 19, 2008
DeBolt, Dan. Nov. 4 results show city leans left, Mountain View Voice
December 05, 2008
Staff Reporter. Parental abortion notice fails, NBC San Diego News
November 09, 2008
Richman, Josh. Prop. 4 backers likely to try a fourth time, InsideBayArea.com
November 07, 2008
Fox, Matthew and Paula McCambridge. Obama wins, battle over Prop. 8 continues, Paso Robles Press
November 06, 2008
Bailey, Eric and Michael Rothfeld. California voters all over the map on propositions, Los Angeles Times
November 06, 2008
Patton, Victoria A. Push from Merced County religious groups helps Prop. 8 pass, Merced Sun Star
November 06, 2008
Staff Reporter. California parental consent measure failing with most precincts reporting, Medical News Today
November 05, 2008
Nieves, Evelyn. Parental abortion notice law defeated a third time, San Francisco Chronicle
November 05, 2008
Fernandez, Elizabeth. Prop. 4, abortion notification, losing, San Francisco Chronicle
November 05, 2008
Wilson, Dan. California Proposition Election Results - Measures 1 - 7, Best Syndication
November 05, 2008
Sweeney, James P. Redistricting initiative, rail-line bond are ahead, San Diego Union Tribune
November 05, 2008
Staff. Prop 4: parental notification (defeated), KTLA.com
November 05, 2008
Sharples, Tiffany. Ballot Initiatives: No to Gay Marriage, Anti-Abortion Measures, Time Magazine
November 05, 2008
Staff. The Leavey Center for the Study of Los Angeles reports initial results from its 2008 Presidential Election exit poll, Market Watch
November 05, 2008
Sweeney, James P. Outcome of state proposition voting solidifies, San Diego Union Tribune
November 05, 2008
Miller, Sam. O.C. reacts: Abortion notification measure fails again, OC Register
November 05, 2008
Morain, Dan and Jessica Garrison. Simple statement prevailed in Prop. 8 strategy, AZCentral.com
November 05, 2008
Goldberg, Kenny. Parental notification backers will try again, KPBS
November 05, 2008
Goldstein, Jacob. Foes lead on California's Prop 4, parental notification for teen abortions, Wall Street Journal
November 04, 2008
Staff Reporter. Ballot measures state-by-state, CBSNews.com
November 04, 2008
Stiebel, Hunter. A California Election Day prop. cheat sheet, San Francisco Examiner
November 04, 2008
Trudgeon, Kevin and Jesse B. Gill. Feelings on Prop. 4 run deep, The Sun
November 04, 2008
Wilson, Dan. Same sex marriage and energy propositions on California ballot -- Prop 4 Parental Notification for abortions, Best Syndication
November 04, 2008
Gordon, Rachel. Many key state, Bay Area measures on ballot, San Francsico
November 04, 2008
Gerber, James B. Yes on Prop. 4 campaign 'cautiously optimistic', PolitickerCA.com
November 04, 2008
Staff Reporter. S.D. Voters Reject Abortion Ballot Measure, CBSNews.com
November 04, 2008
Tzeng, Grace. SFUSD High Schoolers Support Obama: Youth back Prop V, reject Props 6, 4 and 8 in mock election, Asian Week
November 04, 2008
Garcia, Edwin. Parental notification proposition fails in close race, San Jose Mercury News
November 04, 2008
Masuda, Andrew. Proposition 4 requires parental notification before a minor can receive an abortion, KSBY Action News
November 04, 2008
Joseph, Brian and Jennifer Muir. Victory for Prop. 8 threatened by uncounted votes, lawsuits, OC Register
November 04, 2008
Russo, Frank D. California Props 8, 1A, 9, and 11 lead, but are too close to call-other results on ballot measures, California Progress Report
November 03, 2008
Staff Reporter. Field poll: More propositions, Sacramento Bee
November 03, 2008
Banes, Lanz Christian. Polls show voters closely divided over Prop. 4, Times Herald
November 03, 2008
Goldmacher, Shane. Survey says: New polling on Props. 4, 8, 11 and Obama-McCain, Capitol Alert
November 03, 2008
Garcia, Edwin. Poll finds high-speed rail bond and parental notification measure losing ground, San Jose Mercury News
November 03, 2008
Everett, Natalie. Poll participation, Morgan Hill Times
November 02, 2008
Editorial. A five-minute eleection guide, Chico Enterprise Record
November 01, 2008
Rojas, Aurelio. Poll tightens on abortion notification measure, Prop. 4, Sacramento Bee
November 01, 2008
Sweeney, James P.. Parental notification measure's lead wanes, San Diego Union Tribune
November 01, 2008
DiCamillo, Mark and Mervin Field. California voters divided on Proposition 4 parental notifiication for teen abortion - Two Bond Measures receiving more than 50% support, San Francisco Sentinel
November 01, 2008
Russo, Frank. California Field Poll on Prop 4 -- waiting period and parental notification of minor's termination of pregnancy is too close to call, California Progress Report
November 01, 2008
Gerber, James B.. Californians split on Prop. 4, according to latest Field Poll, CAPolitiker
November 01, 2008
Patrick, Judy. Prop 4 threatens teen safety and reproductive rights, Huffington Post
November 01, 2008
Staff Reporter. Poll shows race for Prop. 4, parental notification before abortion, is close, Los Angeles Times
November 01, 2008
Staff Reporter. The deciders, San Marcos Daily Record
November 01, 2008
Goldmacher, Shane. Survey says: Poll numbers for Props. 1A, 3, 4, 10 and 12, Sacramento Bee
November 01, 2008
Swenson, Scott. CBS on SD abortion ban as polls in CA, CO and SD trend toward preserving women's rights, RH Reality Check
October 31, 2008
Dayen, David. California Prop watch, California Progress Report
October 31, 2008
Switzer, Shannon. UCSB students rally against Proposition 4 and 8, Santa Barbara Independent
October 31, 2008
Editorial. Prop 4: No, Ventura County Star
October 31, 2008
Higgins, Sean. State Ballot Initiatives Ask Voters To Rule On Gay Marriage, Taxes, Investors Business Daily
October 31, 2008
Staff Reporter. Election 2008: A Look at Some of the Statewide Propositions, KERO23 ABC
October 31, 2008
Parsavand, Shirin and Dug Begley. Field Poll: Support falling for Prop. 1A on high-speed rail, Prop. 4 on parental notification, Press Enterprise
October 30, 2008
Hedrick, Liz. Abortion rights and same-sex marriage are as important to some as the presidential election, Pasadena Weekly
October 30, 2008
Trudgeon, Kevin and Jesse B. Gill. Prop. 4: Tell or don't tell?, Redland Daily Facts
October 29, 2008
Chandler, Kelly. Prop 4 increases odds for injury, The Orion
October 29, 2008
Hecht, Peter and Susan Ferris. Prop. 4, 8 campaigns battle fiercely for crucial Latino vote, Sacramento Bee
October 29, 2008
Cooper, Mark. Election '08 Voting Guide: Endorsements from a freethinker - no on 8, yes on 11. And a nod to Mark Ridley-Thomas, LAWeekly
October 29, 2008
Kaufman, Charlie. Web Scout: Spinning through online entertainment and connected culture, Los Angeles Times
October 29, 2008
Castro, Tony. Latinos, blacks could sway measures on gays, abortion, Daily News
October 29, 2008
Calder, Renee. Speakers campaign voting down propositions 4, 8, The Orion
October 28, 2008
Anderson, Scott Thomas. Prop. 4 raises frightening scenarios for both sides, Ledger Dispatch
October 28, 2008
Editorial. California propositions cheat sheet, Daily Nexus
October 28, 2008
Ferrell, Kristin. Activists discuss pros, cons, Daily Nexus
October 28, 2008
Editorial. Endorsements: Propositions, Daily Californian
October 28, 2008
Editorial. The Daily Californian General Election Endorsements: Overview, Daily Californian
October 28, 2008
Vellinga, Mary Lynne. Fargo, Johnson spar on judgment, budget issues, Sacramento Bee
October 28, 2008
Editorial. Prop. 4, California Aggie
October 27, 2008
Daniel, Stacy. Abortion initiative on California ballot stirs up debate on Central Coast, KSBY Action News
October 27, 2008
Nazario, Patricia. Supporters, Opponents of Prop 4 Focus on Latino Voters, KPCC 89.3
October 27, 2008
Marelius, John. Parental notification measure on ballot for another attempt, San Diego Union Tribune
October 27, 2008
Alexander, Kurtis. Opponents of Proposition 4 and Proposition 8 join forces on college campuses, Santa Cruz Sentinel
October 26, 2008
Kimitch, Rebecca. Registration of new voters shows interest in Democrats, Whittier Daily News
October 25, 2008
Hecht, Peter. Prop. 4 parent notification drive stirs debate, Contra Costa Times
October 25, 2008
Garcia, Richard M.. Psychotherapist's opinion: Proposition 4 will only put pregnant teens in danger, San Jose Mercury News
October 25, 2008
Editorial. ENDORSEMENTS: Vote 'no' on Props. 2, 4 and 8, The Californian
October 25, 2008
Torres, Jennifer. Voters divided on Prop. 4, RecordNet.com
October 24, 2008
Election Day demands tough choices: A guide, The Mountain Enterprise
October 24, 2008
Doyle, Paula. Prop. 4 polls show slight lead with strong Latino support, Tidings Online
October 24, 2008
Ciria-Cruz, Rene P.. Asian MDs say Prop. 4 puts minors in peril, New America Media
October 24, 2008
Staff Reporter. L.A. Times opinion pieces present opposing views on proposed parental notification measure, Medical News Today
October 24, 2008
Colón, Vanessa. Prop. 4 messages are mixed, Fresno Bee
October 24, 2008
Is Prop. 4 about parental rights or restricting abortion?, Los Angeles Times
October 24, 2008
McGreevy, Patrick. Conflicting poll results on Prop. 4, Los Angeles Times
October 24, 2008
Staff Reporter. Bay Area APIs Oppose Prop 4, Asian Week
October 23, 2008
Norwood, Chico C. Proposition 4: 'A gamble for teens', LA Watts Times
October 23, 2008
Fernandez, Elizabeth. Measure to tell parents of abortion holds lead, San Francisco Chronicle
October 23, 2008
Staff Reporter. Prop preview: From high-speed rail to vets' bond, Capitol Weekly
October 23, 2008
Stover, Frank. The propositions at a glance, Humboldt Beacon
October 23, 2008
Cattrall, Rebecca. Topanga Dems: No on 4, 8, 11; Yes on 2, Messenger Online
October 23, 2008
Editorial. Herald endorsements, Monterey County Herald
October 23, 2008
Editorial. Santa Monica Mirror endorsements, Santa Monica Mirror
October 23, 2008
Looking at states with parental notification laws, Los Angeles Times
October 23, 2008
Staff Reporter. Sen. Yee, health official oppose Prop 4, Almanac Online
October 23, 2008
Staf Reporter. A look at the propositions on the November ballot, Paso Robles Press
October 23, 2008
Editorial. Register endorsements, state races, Napa Valley Register
October 22, 2008
Editorial. Proposition 4: Parental notification on abortion, Visalia Times Delta
October 22, 2008
Staff Reporter. Prop 4 focuses on minors, abortion, The Orion
October 22, 2008
Editoral. A recap of Bee editorial endorsements in the Nov. 4 election, Modesto Bee
October 22, 2008
Staff Reporter. Sen. Yee, Heath officials oppose Prop. 4, KGO-TV
October 22, 2008
Editoral. No on Prop. 4, Los Angeles Times
October 22, 2008
Nordstrom, Carolyn. Vote yes on Proposition 4 to protect our daughters, Daily Democrat
October 22, 2008
Should doctors have to notify parents before a minor receives an abortion?, Los Angeles Times
October 21, 2008
Elias, Thomas. It's déjá vu in the voting booth, The Appeal Democrat
October 21, 2008
Arora, Deepti. New Measure Would Restrict Minors' Access to Abortions, Daily Californian
October 20, 2008
Shauk, Zain. In the Classroom: Students give Props a look, Glendale News Press
October 20, 2008
Foley, Sara. City OKs funds for A/C repairs at public health building, Caller.com
October 19, 2008
Editorial. Propositions in Review, San Gabriel Valley Tribune
October 19, 2008
Kovner, Guy. Split down the aisle, Press Democrat
October 19, 2008
Saunders Estes, Heather. Governor's cuts, Prop. 4 endanger teens, The Vacaville Reporter
October 19, 2008
Harris, Scott. Proposition 4: What's wrong with respecting everyone's 'right to choose'?, Ventura County Star
October 18, 2008
Editorial. States Props. 3 & 4, San Jose Inside
October 18, 2008
Staff Reporter. Roundup of California state propositions, San Jose Mercury News
October 18, 2008
Hecht, Peter. 2008 Ballot Watch: Proposition 4: Abortion notification, Sacramento Bee
October 17, 2008
Hung, Janet. Prop 4 would affect parent involvement in abortion decisions, California Aggie
October 17, 2008
Editorial. Vote 'no' on Proposition 4, parental notification measure, Fresno Bee
October 17, 2008
Ratcliff, Ashley. League forum weighs pros and cons of ballot measures, Penninsula News
October 17, 2008
Staff Reporter. Prop. 4 backers say big turnout could mean win, Daily News
October 17, 2008
Staff Reporter. California ballot initiatives: A short analysis, The Willits News
October 17, 2008
Unkefer, Charlie. Abortion notification, police funding to be decided, Siskiyou Daily News
October 16, 2008
Cooper, Charles. There's a grab bag of issues on November ballot, Valley Sun
October 16, 2008
Hamburg, Dan. State measures: Know the facts, and make your vote count, Santa Monica Mirror
October 16, 2008
Fortenberry, Ed. Supports Prop. 4, San Leandro Times
October 16, 2008
Editorial. November 4, 2008 Ballot Recommendations: Part 1, EGP News
October 15, 2008
Staff Reporter. Challenge to Okla. law requiring ultrasound before abortion; Media on state ballot initiatives, Medial News Today
October 15, 2008
Staff Reporter. Yes on 4's Latest ad - 'Sorry to Burst Your Bubble' - airs tonight during Obama-McCain Presidential Debate, Market Watch
October 15, 2008
Editorial. State propositions, Meto Active
October 15, 2008
Emerson, Sandra. Cesar Chavez's granddaughter speaks against Propositions 4 and 8, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
October 15, 2008
Editorial. Prop. 4 should be rejected, Pasadena Star News
October 14, 2008
Editorial. No on Prop. 4: Third time no charm for parental notification on abortions, Daily News
October 14, 2008
Kovner, Guy. Abortion measure could pass this time, Press Democrat
October 14, 2008
Staff Reporter. UC Davis Experts on fall ballot initiatives, UC Davis News & Information
October 14, 2008
Editorial. Props. 2 and 4, Eureka Reporter
October 14, 2008
Hecht, Peter. Prop. 4: Ardent foe says she won't give up on reproductive rights and services, Sacramento Bee
October 13, 2008
Alpert, Adrienne. Prop. 4, a measure about teen abortion, KABC-TV/DT
October 13, 2008
Hecht, Peter. Proposition 4 is pitched as aid to targeting sexual predators, Sacramento Bee
October 13, 2008
Fernandez, Elizabeth. Parental notification measure leading in polls, San Francisco Chronicle
October 13, 2008
Nieves, Evelyn. Prop 4: Parental notice for abortion, again, Ventura County Star
October 12, 2008
Diaz, John. A long way from grassroots, San Francisco Chronicle
October 12, 2008
Wildermuth, John. Focus turns on state ballot measures, San Francisco Chronicle
October 12, 2008
Bellasalma, Patricia. Taking a close look at Prop 4, Californians will vote no-as they have two times when similar measures were on the ballot, California Progress Report
October 12, 2008
Editorial. Abortion rights on the ballot, again, New York Times
October 10, 2008
Editorial. As we see it: Vote no on Prop. 4, Santa Cruz Sentinel
October 10, 2008
Editorial. Parental notification and gay marriages two controversial propositions, La Prensa San Diego
October 10, 2008
Staff Reporter. Bay Area youth rally against state propositions, Asian Week
October 08, 2008
Walwrath, Ellen. Propositions spur opposition, The Orion
October 08, 2008
Jacobs, Rick. California: Yes on Obama, No on equal rights, The Huffington Post
October 08, 2008
Olney, Jennifer. Proposition 4 deals with abortion rights, KGO-TV/DT
October 07, 2008
Editorial. A limited political agenda, La Opinion
October 07, 2008
Editorial. Proposition 4 would not keep teen girls safer, Redding.com
October 07, 2008
Goldmacher, Shane. Survey says: The latest on the props (and prez), Sacramento Bee
October 07, 2008
Schrag, Peter. Parental notification: Who's the real target?, Sacramento Bee
October 07, 2008
Staff Reporter. Fundraising breakdown for 12 Calif. measures, San Francisco Chronicle
October 07, 2008
Reed, Adam. Opinion: Prop. 4 threatens individual right, Daily Breeze
October 07, 2008
Reed, Adam. Proposition 4 is repetition of measure voters have rejected before, Daily Breeze
October 07, 2008
Schrag, Peter. Parental notification: Who's the real target?, Sacramento Bee
October 06, 2008
Editorial. Once again, just say no: Prop. 4 wrong-headed, The Reporter
October 06, 2008
Harris, Scott. Proposition 4 is just good, common sense, Daily News
October 04, 2008
Thomas, Chuck. Thomas: For voters, 144 pages of homework, Ventura County Star
October 03, 2008
Pearson, Margaret. Proposition 4 protects girls, Los Angeles Times
October 03, 2008
Goldmacher, Shane. Yes on 4 video: 'So I get a couple of them pregnant', Sacramento Bee
October 03, 2008
Pauline, Jessica. Prop 4 proponents backtrack on abortion issue, LAist
October 02, 2008
Mintz, Howard. Parental consent measure might be bullet proof in the courts, San Jose Mercury News
October 01, 2008
Goldmacher, Shane. Polls: Propositions and McClintock-Brown, Sacramento Bee
October 01, 2008
Staff Reporter. Eduardo Verastegui makes Spanish-language ad for Yes on 4 campaign, La Voz
October 01, 2008
Staff Reporter. Voters to become lawmakers again Nov. 4 when propositions need deciding, Milpitas Post
October 01, 2008
Editorial. Abortion law about notification, not approval, Desert Dispatch
September 30, 2008
Linden, Maggie Shandera. There's another Sarah on the California ballot - and she should be defeated too, California Progress Report
September 30, 2008
Editorial. Vote no on Prop. 4, Contra Costa Times
September 30, 2008
Editorial. A reasonable requirement, Long Beach Press Telegram
September 29, 2008
Elias, Thomas. Thomas Elias: Prop. 4 is deja vu for parental notification, The Appeal Democrat
September 29, 2008
Staff Reporter. Proposed Abortion Legislation Raises Controversy, NBCSanDiego.com
September 28, 2008
Weigand, Steve. Initiatives crowding California's November ballot run the gamut, Sacramento Bee
September 28, 2008
Wiegand, Steve. Birth of the props, Sacramento Bee
September 27, 2008
Nieves, Evelyn. Parental notice for abortion back on Calif. ballot, San Jose Mercury News
September 27, 2008
Staff Reporter. Parental notification initiative at a glance, San Jose Mercury News
September 26, 2008
Marelius, John. Third abortion initiative given chance of passing, San Diego Union Tribune
September 26, 2008
Prodis Sulek, Julia. Poll: Prop. 4 leads, with Latino support for parental notice on teen abortions, San Jose Mercury News
September 26, 2008
Wildermuth, John. Latinos giving Prop. 4 a boost in poll, San Francisco Chronicle
September 26, 2008
DiCamillo, Mark and Mervin Field. Voters narrowly favoring Prop 4 - The parental notification of abortion by minor initiative, San Francisco Sentinel
September 26, 2008
Mitchell, Jeff. Field Poll shows that the Prop. 4 parental notification initiative is holding onto lead with Golden State voters, PolitickerCA.com
September 26, 2008
Hecht, Peter. Parental notification measure leads in polls, ScrippsNews
September 25, 2008
Mitchell, Jeff. PPIC survey reflects Golden State views on the ballot initiatives, budgeting process, PolitickerCA.com
September 25, 2008
Editorial. No on Prop. 4, Los Angeles Times
September 25, 2008
Kobos, John-Thomas. Abortion activist's 40 day prayer rally, ABC30
September 25, 2008
Staff Reporter. Props. give voters much to ponder, Inglewood Today Weekly
September 25, 2008
Staff Reporter. KTVU field poll shows parental abortion notification measure leading, KTVU.com
September 24, 2008
McGreevy, Patrick. California voters face another measure requiring consent for minors' abortions, Los Angeles Times
September 24, 2008
Staff Reporter. Provisions of Proposition 4, Los Angeles Times
September 23, 2008
Editorial. Proposition 4 responds to critics' objection, San Diego Union Tribune
September 22, 2008
Francis, Steve. Prop. 4 - Parents should be notified before teen's abortion, San Francisco Chronicle
September 21, 2008
Stahl, Peter L. Proposition 4: Parental notification for minors getting abortions (yet again) - NO, California Progress Report
September 21, 2008
Greene, Robert. California's propositions, Los Angeles Times
September 18, 2008
Editorial. California Proposition 4 would undermine abortion rights, San Francisco Chronicle
September 18, 2008
Staff Writer. Editorial urges 'no' vote on parental notification effort, California Healthline
September 18, 2008
Linden, Maggie Shandera. Score one for Californians opposing Prop 4, California Progress Report
September 16, 2008
Staff Reporter. Proposition 4: Voters to decide on parental notification, News10
September 15, 2008
Ratner, Francis. California's deceptive Proposition 4, Los Angeles Times
September 11, 2008
Wildermuth, John. Many issues back on state ballot again, San Francisco Chronicle
September 11, 2008
Hall, Matthew T. Steve Francis resurfaces in politics, San Diego Union Tribune
September 11, 2008
Yawn, Jacquelyne. Voters decide on new teen abortion laws, Daily Aztec
September 09, 2008
Flannery, Devon Claire. Pro-choicers, Gay supporters rally at courthouse, Santa Barbara Independent
September 09, 2008
Hagedorn, Emily. Parental notification measure taps passions on both sides of abortion debate, The Bakersfield Californian
September 02, 2008
Oberstein, Jeremy. Proposition draws debate, Glendale News Press
August 28, 2008
Russo, Frank. California poll shows majority oppose Prop 8 to eliminate same sex marriage rights and Props 4 on parental notification and 11 on redistricting are under 50% support, California Progress Report
August 21, 2008
McGhee, Lakiesha. Protesters turn out at Roseville High's opening day, Sacramento Bee
August 10, 2008
Editorial. Election 2008: Proposition 4, San Jose Mercury News
August 09, 2008
Hecht, Peter. 'Sarah's' abortion story can stay on ballot, judge rules in Proposition 4 case, Sacramento Bee
August 07, 2008
Staff Writer. Corrections: For the record, Los Angeles Times
August 06, 2008
Patty Fisher. Fisher: Anti-abortion ballot measure still bad idea, San Jose Mercury News
August 04, 2008
Staff Writer. Abortion-Notification Measure Critics File Lawsuit, California Healthline
August 02, 2008
McGreevy, Patrick. 'Sarah's Law' would not have applied to 'Sarah,' acknowledge backers of the abortion-notification measure, Los Angeles Times
August 02, 2008
Ainsworth, Bill. Law couldn't have halted botched abortion, San Diego Union Tribune
August 01, 2008
McGreevy, Patrick. Girl who helped inspire abortion-notification movement was married, Los Angeles Times
July 22, 2008
Harmon, Steven. Voters support abortion notifiation, Contra Costa Times
July 22, 2008
New field poll finds voters unaware of initiatives on Nov. ballot, California Healthline
July 22, 2008
Harmon, Steven. Voters support parental notification of abortions, Contra Costa Times
