[...] Proposition 16 — Pacific Gas and Electric Co.'s monopoly power grab — has to rank as the most venal, corrupt abuse of the initiative system in California history. The utility spent nearly $50 million to pay for a misleading signature drive, mount a campaign of lies and distortions, create bogus front groups, and flood the airwaves with ads — all in an effort to convince Californians to vote against their own interests. It's a case study in why the state needs initiative reform (a ban on paid signature gatherers and limits on corporate campaign contributions would be good places to start).[...]
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On May 17. 2010, at about 10.40 am a bank robbery occurred at the Chase bank at 201 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach.
A few days ago the huge swarm of parrots that visits Hermosa Beach from time to time was seen again. The colorful and verbose birds made themselves at home in the palm trees on Pier Plaza.
