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California gets dismal grade from U.S. PIRG in government transparency
 150 150 Alexandra Bjerg
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According to the annual “Following the Money” report, having dropped from 43rd to 49th place, California is only slightly more open about how it spends money than North Dakota.

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Need for speed satisfied with free Wi-fi
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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CA cities adding free Wi-fi capability

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New report reveals California women most hurt by budget cuts
 150 150 Alexandra Bjerg
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With National Women’s History Month just having come to a close over the weekend, a new report finds that California’s budget crisis exacerbated the effects of the economic downturn on women.

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Is California’s economy on the rebound?
 150 150 Ed Coghlan
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Over 41,000 jobs were added

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This Week in Realignment: March 29, 2013
 150 150 Christopher Nelson
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The recognition that realignment is, by nature, a local issue is a vital one

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Compton’s trashed absentee ballots call attention to voting policy
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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“Voting materials in post office trash may point to Compton election hanky-panky.”

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CEQA Roundup: Five things to watch for
 150 150 Justin Ewers
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Debate moves onto next round as Legislature returns from recess

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Online Voter Registration proves to be major success
 150 150 Alexandra Bjerg
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Contrary to analyst predictions, online registrants were both diverse and more likely to turnout to vote

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San Diego sidewalks receive public ire
 150 150 Matthew Grant Anson
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New photo blog highlights the disrepair

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