By Robin Urevich
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[dropcap size=big]P[/dropcap]roposition 21, which would have allowed cities to widen and toughen local laws, was trounced by a 60%-40% margin.
“Given the headwinds we faced against — some very deep-pocketed and deceitful opponents — we are disappointed, although not completely surprised, that Prop. 21 fell short at the ballot box tonight,” said René Christian Moya, Yes on 21 campaign director, in a statement.