Gerrymandering as a national political battleground grows
California icons Arnold Schwarzenegger and Common Cause press to export California's nonpartisan redistricting model. They back ballot measures in Ohio Michigan Missouri and lawsuits in Wisconsin Maryland North Carolina and lobbying in Pennsylvania Georgia and Texas to curb partisan map drawing. The push argues redistricting shapes representation and can tilt power beyond voters' will. In Maryland and North Carolina the split between votes won and seats captured highlights the issue.
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California’s nonpartisan map plan reshapes political power
The piece analyzes how California voters shifted redistricting to an independent five Democrats four unaffiliated citizen commission, reducing partisan gerrymandering. It notes Republicans nationwide still control most state legislatures, shaping congressional maps. Schwarzenegger promotes the model to other states.
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Robber sprays clerk in Norwalk liquor store theft
A black man in his 20s sprayed a clerk with pepper spray at a Norwalk liquor store on Alondra Boulevard near Studebaker Road about 8:30 a.m. He stole roughly $300 and fled in a black four door sedan north through an alley. Paramedics treated the clerk. no hospital transport. Suspect description and tip line provided by Los Angeles County sheriff.
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Chase ends in Long Beach in police pursuit
Authorities sought at least two burglary suspects after a chase with Glendora police around 3 15 a m. The pursuit led to a Long Beach area contact point where the surveillance area was set for the suspects.
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