As the deadline arrived for counties to send mail-in ballots to all registered voters in California on Aug. 16, recall supporters, opponents, and candidates urged residents to vote in the election.   James Mai, Irvine Resident and Chair for the Greater Irvine Republicans told The Epoch Times he would be voting “yes” on the recall along with Democrats, Republicans, and many first-time voters he had spoken to.    “We’ve been seeing a lot of people that have been stepping forward,” he said. “Some haven’t even voted before, and some aren’t involved in politics.”   Mai said concerned residents are approaching him about the state’s high taxes and increased levels of crime.  “It’s like lawlessness is going on everywhere,” Mai said. “When you have leadership at the top like Newsom that doesn’t really have a strong grasp on law and order, it’s a big concern for people.”    The recall effort brings hope for Mai …