High turnout expected

After record-low turnout in California's June primary, political analysts expect a vastly different scenario this fall as voters go to the polls to decide the next president and the fate of at least a dozen statewide propositions. Troy Anderson in the Daily News.

Bonds totaling about $16.8billion and measures to crack down on gangs, expand the use of renewable energy, ban same-sex marriages and redraw the state's legislative district boundaries are just some of the issues voters will settle.

"It's a real smorgasbord," said Allan Hoffenblum, a Republican political consultant. "You have cultural issues, social issues, animal-rights issues - you name it, it's on there. And then you have what is perceived to be one of the more exciting presidential races in recent history.