South Gate
Article Abstract:
The article examines voters' efforts to reform politics in South Gate, a Los Angeles County township. Discussion focuses on criminal investigations that culminated in the recall of city treasurer Albert Robles and three City Council members. The influence on Latino politics and public image is briefly explored.
Publication Name: California Journal
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0008-1205
Year: 2003
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San Diego on the brink
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It was called "The Bankruptcy of the Decade" when, on December 6, 1994, Orange County became the largest municipality in the nation's history to declare insolvency. San Diego had been deliberately paying less into the pension fund than the city owed, resulting in a $1.17 billion deficit.
Publication Name: California Journal
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0008-1205
Year: 2004
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Are democrats going up in smoke?
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California's democratic party seemed invincible till 2003. But the fall of democrats in the recall election had completely declined the stand of one of the state's dominant political party.
Publication Name: California Journal
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0008-1205
Year: 2004
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