Los Angeles and term limits

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The Dec 1997 decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld California's 1990 term-limits initiative, Proposition 140. This means that 11 senators and 15 assembly members cannot seek re-election. The ruling may provide an opportunity for Los Angeles County, CA, to become a serious contender for leadership positions in the State Capitol. It may also provide women an opening to increase their numbers in the county's Senate delegation. On the other hand, term limits will make it very difficult for Southland legislators to raise their public profile.

Membership, California, Los Angeles County, California, California. Legislature, Term limits

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Valley secession

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California Governor Pete Wilson has signed a bill that the will make San Fernando Valley's secession from Los Angeles (LA) easier. Thus, San Fernando's dream towards cityhood is starting to be realized, which is justifiable as the Valley has a flourishing economy and a declining crime rate. However, LA Mayor Richard Riordan remains adamant about San Frenando's breaking away from the city of Los Angeles and suggests that city charter reform is the answer to the Valley residents complaints of inaccessible and unresponsive government.

Social aspects, Los Angeles, California, San Fernando Valley, Secession

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The new czar in San Diego

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Alan Bersin has been chosen to head the San Diego Unified School District. The choice is a surprise given his lack of experience in educational administration as well as his reputation for his harsh treatment of illegal immigrants when he served as the Clinton Administration's 'border czar.' Bersin contends that the two jobs are similar in that both demand respect for the rule of law. He says that, in his new position, he will try to make education accessible to all children, documented or undocumented.

Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, San Diego, California, School districts, Bersin, Alan

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