Is San Francisco’s elections director impeding voting machine progress?

Dominion Voting Systems, a Denver-based vendor, is under contract to supply voting machines for elections in San Francisco. (Kevin N. Hume/Examiner file)
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San Francisco says it is moving ahead with preparations for immunizing children ages 5 to 11 as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters under 12. <ins>(Courtesy San Francisco Unified School District )</ins>

Kids 12 and under could soon be eligible for COVID-19 shots in San Francisco

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San Francisco Giants left fielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (31) celebrates with Kevin Gausman (34) at home plate after hitting a 2-run home run in the 4th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oracle Park on August 11, 2021. (Chris Victorio/Special The Examiner)

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        The Grove in Golden Gate Park is maintained largely by those who remember San Francisco’s 20,000 AIDS victims. (Open Eye Pictures/New York Times)

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