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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s initiative to redistrict in California before the next census sets a dangerous precedent. His goal is flagrant gerrymandering.
California Republicans object to Newsom’s move, saying it violates the State Constitution. They have a point.
But you don’t hear them complain about the Texas Legislature’s efforts to give Republicans a five-seat boost in upcoming congressional races.
Out And About October 2025
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Civil Minded
I finally have something nice to say about the Land Park Interstate 5 bicycle bridge fiasco. The mess proves civil engineers are civilized people.
Even when faced with angry clients and legal threats and questions about their competencies, civil engineers working on the bridge never blew their cool.
At least not in public. And never in writing.
Pocket Life August 2025
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Majority Rules
Talking to a politician recently, I mentioned the need for elected officials to support public access along the Sacramento River Parkway.
This politician understands the problem: private fences blocking public access, a few homeowners trying to delay completion of the levee bike trail.
“I agree with you,” the politician tells me. “The city needs to finish the bike trail. The public needs access. But we have to respect those homeowners. They need compensation.”
Now I get frustrated. The politician, whom I’ve known for years and consider smart and informed, sounds oblivious to the biggest obstacle slowing the bike trail through Pocket and Little Pocket.
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