Republican San Diego Assemblyman Carl DeMaio is gaining traction for a 2026 voter ID ballot initiative, buoyed by a recent UC Berkeley poll revealing that 71% of Californians support requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. In related news, BART's network experienced a significant disruption due to a computer system crash, stranding thousands of commuters for four hours. Furthermore, Alcatraz, the infamous former prison, is back in the spotlight following President Trump's suggestion to reopen it, though it has been closed since 1963 due to prohibitive costs and is now in disrepair.
Carl DeMaio's proposed 2026 voter ID measure found significant support among Californians, with a UC Berkeley poll indicating that 71% favor requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration.
BART's general manager faced a significant challenge when the computer system crash halted the entire train network for 4 hours, affecting thousands of commuters.
The discussion around reopening Alcatraz was sparked by President Trump's comments; however, the prison remains closed since 1963 due to maintenance costs and its deteriorating state.
Despite the nostalgic allure of Alcatraz, plans to revitalize it are complicated by its history of closure, high operational costs, and the current condition of the facilities.
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