Senate passes BPA ban, many environmental bills still in play

Sep 1, 2011

It's been a busy couple of weeks in the state legislature! There have been plenty of ups and downs, and there's still more than a week for bills to be passed out of their second houses. Read More >

Redistricting: No one said it would be easy

Aug 4, 2011

Consensus is a rare thing, but the California redistricting process was as close as it gets. Read More >

Redistricting and the Fate of the Environmental Community in California

Jul 28, 2011

Drum roll please…After months of anticipation, the 177 almost-final new legislative, congressional and Board of Equalization district maps were released today. These maps have the potential to shake up California’s political forces and greatly impact the environment. (Take a look at the maps here.) Read More >

Secret Budget Negotiations Threaten California's Public Health and Environment

Jun 21, 2011

It’s the untold story of California’s budget crisis. Read More >

Celebrating Environmental Champions

May 26, 2011

Next week, we’re going to do something truly remarkable. We’re going to celebrate success at our annual Environmental Leadership awards on Thursday, June 2. Read More >

CD 36: Too Close To Call

May 18, 2011

If you were sitting by a computer and constantly refreshing the Secretary of State or LA County Registrar website last night (and yes there are some people like me who do that), you were watching a nail-biter. Well, sort of. With the advent of the top two open primary, the attention is more focused on who comes in second than who comes in first. Read More >

Vote for Debra Bowen for Congress TODAY!

May 17, 2011

All the pundits in California have been waiting for today: the special election to replace Former Congresswoman Jane Harman. This is the first high profile test of the new open primary system in California. Will the system create new dynamic surprises? Nobody knows for sure. 

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The Lines that Divide Us: The End of Gerrymandering?

May 2, 2011

Every ten years, California must redraw its political boundaries to reflect new population data gathered in the federal census. Read More >

Bowen and Hahn: This is going to be close

Apr 27, 2011

What is it about the coastal area around Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, and Venice? Read More >

CLCV's Priorities

Apr 19, 2011

CLCV Board Chair-elect Rick Zbur shares CLCV's top priorities in Part 2 of his introduction. Read More >

 
 
 

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