Proposition 5 Proposition 5 lowers the approval level for local government bonds if their purpose is affordable housing for low- and middle-income residents, or for public infrastructure including roads, water, and fire protection bonds. Currently approval requires a “Yes” vote from, at least, two-thirds of the ballots cast. Prop 5 lowers approval to 55%. Prop…

Republican Assemblyman Brian Nestande announced his campaign last week for California’s 36th Congressional District which includes the Hill. Democrat Dr. Raul Ruiz is the Hill’s current congressman, having defeated incumbent Mary Bono Mack in the 2012 election. “My focus is small businesses, which produce 90 percent of the new jobs,” Nestande said. Four out of…