Major donors to "Yes" side: Henry T. Nicholas III, co-founder of Broadcom Corp., now under indictment on drug violations and other charges; real estate executive Larry Rasmussen; Crime Victims United (funded by state prison guards union); state Sen. George Runner (R-Lancaster), through his campaign committees
Chief opponents: California Teachers Assn., Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, California Public Defenders Assn., California State Assn. of Counties, American Civil Liberties Union
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 1 inches; 32 words Type of Material: Correction
Proposition 10: The Voter Guide in Sunday's California section misspelled the first name of a major donor to the "yes" on Proposition 10 campaign. The donor's name is Aubrey McClendon, not Audrey.
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Sunday, October 26, 2008 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 1 inches; 35 words Type of Material: Correction
Proposition 10: The Voter Guide in the California section on Oct. 19 misspelled the first name of a major donor to the "yes" on Proposition 10 campaign. The donor's name is Aubrey McClendon, not Audrey.
Major donors to "No" side: Service Employees International Union California State Council, California Teachers Assn., California Democratic Party, California Federation of Teachers
Main arguments in favor: Law enforcement programs receive too little state money. Criminal penalties must be enhanced to deter gang activity and sufficiently punish perpetrators. Funding for probation departments would help rehabilitate criminals and reduce crime.
Main arguments against: The measure is an expensive "Christmas tree" of funding for local law enforcement agencies without accountability and would take money from other priorities, such as schools. New penalties would increase prison overcrowding. Some provisions would give too much power to prosecutors and police.
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Proposition 7: Renewable energy
What it would do: Require public and private utilities to obtain at least 20% of their electricity from renewable sources by 2010 and 50% by 2025.
Chief proponents: Former state Sen. John L. Burton, former Los Angeles Department of Water and Power chief S. David Freeman, Community Environmental Council in Santa Barbara
Major donors to "Yes" side: Phoenix resident Peter Sperling, son of University of Phoenix founder John G. Sperling; political consultant Jim Gonzalez
Chief opponents: California Municipal Utilities Assn., California Solar Energy Industries Assn., California Wind Energy Assn., Natural Resources Defense Council, California Public Utilities Commission
Major donors to "No" side: Edison International, Pacific Gas & Electric Corp., Sempra Energy
Main arguments in favor: California shouldn't wait for the Legislature and governor to boost renewable energy production.
Main arguments against: Loopholes would actually stall development of solar, wind and other renewable power.
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Proposition 8: Same-sex marriage
What it would do: Amend the state Constitution to define marriage as only between a man and a woman.
