Roundup: August 24, 2012

"Usually on controversial measures, if the no side outspends the yes side, the no side wins," Stern said. "But this one will be hard to defeat because there is so much support for the idea."

• Is Prop 37 going to be one of those rare cases where the side that spends the most still loses? 

• With the end of the legislative session coming to close, there are number of bills going to Gov. Brown for signatures.

• Is Richmond's proposed tax on sugary drinks meant to address health concerns or raise money? Opponents are spending a good deal of money to prove the latter.

• Did sales tax revenue really fall short July, or are we seeing another case of inconsistent accounting among departments?