Gina Baleria

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Two new democracy reforms are debuting in this year’s election cycle: redistricting and the top-two primary. We take a closer look at both.

The US Postal Service, in an effort to deal with major budget shortfalls, is planning to close many processing centers on May 15, less than a month before California’s June fifth primary election and of course before the November sixth presidential election.

California’s version of direct democracy recently turned 100, and many say the initiative process – born out of frustration with a do-nothing legislature in 1911 – needs a shot in the arm to ensure it remains a tool for the people.

A group of students from San Francisco State University have seen their tuitions rise by more than $1,000 since they began their college careers, putting college and the future it can bring more and more out of reach for many young people.

From the CAFwd Radio Show: The Latino electorate is a large and rapidly expanding political arm of the California population that wields formidable power when organized. Latinos already represent half the populations of Los Angeles and San Diego, as well as significant segments of the Bay Area, Central Valley, Orange County, and Inland Empire.