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Video: Redistricting quirk leaves some unrepresented, others with two state senators
 150 150 Alexandra Bjerg
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A quirk resulting from the 2011 redistricting process has left nearly 4 million Californians without an elected representative in the state’s upper legislative chamber for the next two years, while others are temporarily represented by two state senators.

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CALPIRG transparency report raises broader questions on public access
 150 150 Robb Korinke
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Last week CALPIRG released a new report on Transparency in City Spending, evaluating transparency efforts in 30 of the nation’s most populous cities.

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The San Joaquin Valley’s response to the Governor’s budget
 150 150 Niki Woodard
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In effect, the sentiment can be surmised as one of pleasant surprise, somewhere along the lines of “wow, I’m sure glad I didn’t place a bet on that one.”

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New California Senate Bill 113 would encourage teen voter pre-registration
 150 150 Alexandra Bjerg
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The legislation, introduced by Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara), hopes to encourage teens applying for their learner’s permit or driver’s license at the DMV to pre-register to vote.

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Lakewood organization demands transparency, accountability from local elected leaders
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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When we hear about citizens taking action, we want to share their efforts. The Lakewood Accountability Action Group is a nonprofit “holding elected officials accountable for their action or inaction.”

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