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Governor signs bill improving California redistricting process
 150 150 Alexandra Bjerg
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This November many Californians find themselves in new assembly, senate, and congressional districts. As a result of the passage of Prop 11 in 2008 and Prop 20 in 2010, the power to draw legislative and congressional boundaries was taken out of the hands of the legislature and given to an independent 14-member panel known as the Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC).

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Weekend Warrior: CAFwd newsletter kicks off in style
 150 150 Christopher Nelson
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We wrap up the week for you with a few bullet points for Saturday reading.

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An introduction: Michael G. Santos returns to society
 150 150 Michael G. Santos
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Twenty five years ago, Michael G. Santos was convicted for trafficking cocaine. He reformed himself in prison and because of realignment, is able to spend the final year of his sentence in a halfway house in San Francisco. Here is the start of his story.

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California economy: Timber industry getting back on its feet
 150 150 Ed Coghlan
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California’s beleaguered timber industry has had some good news recently. Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation this week enacting a new consumer tax on lumber sales.

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California’s recovery variable regionally and by industry
 150 150 Loren Kaye
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California is one state politically but economically several regions with many industries

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California leads the nation with most competitive elections
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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Forty four percent of state legislative seats are open, according to a recent study released by Ballotpedia, giving California the most competitive elections of all 50 states

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