https://www.siliconvalley.com/2024/11/06/california-ballot-measures-prop-36/ > As ballots continued to be counted Wednesday, initial results for California’s 10 ballot measures showed voters roundly rejected a measure to allow cities to expand rent control and approved propositions to borrow billions for climate projects, affirm same-sex marriage and extend a tax for health care programs. > They also overwhelmingly approved a high-profile initiative to toughen penalties for nonviolent theft and drug crimes. Five other measures — including a proposal to raise the minimum wage — were too close to call Wednesday afternoon, according to the Associated Press.