Survey on redistricting measure: Proposition 50 appears likely to pass at the ballot box, with 56% of respondents saying they plan to vote for it, according to a Public Policy Institute of California poll. The move comes on the heels of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s unusual message to supporters. 

San Leandro official faces federal charges: City Councilman Bryan Azevedo is accused of accepting a $2,000 bribe and trying to secure a housing contract for a fledgling business in exchange for a cut of a future deal. The attorney tied to ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s prosecution is the one who filed the charges against Azevedo. ••• More:

Alameda County supervisors approve food aid: Leaders will spend $10 million to support local food banks and food assistance programs as Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits are set to run out Nov. 1 amid a government shutdown. Here’s where the money is coming from.

• Businesses stepping up: Restaurants and food trucks announced plans to provide a range of free and discounted meals for recipients of SNAP. 
• Timeline of benefits: Here’s a breakdown of when benefits will run out for 42 million Americans.