Q: What’s the easiest way to measure the slope of a roof? A: A carpenter’s square (L-shaped) is probably the simplest tool to measure roof slope, which is also referred to as the roof’s “pitch”. Hold ...

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Opponents of a sales tax measure on the November ballot have accused Santa Clara County leaders of improperly urging a yes vote on Measure A, through a taxpayer-funded mailer sent to every household ...

California's Proposition 50 would let the legislature redraw congressional districts to create five more Democratic-leaning seats. The measure is a response to Republican-led redistricting in states ...