The Public Policy Institute of California released a study on California's voters that concluded: voters are pessimistic and polarized. The most dramatic change in the electorate has been the sudden rise in percentage and number of independent voters and the overwhelming tendency of young voters (ages 18 - 34) to be more liberal on social issues like the legalization of marijuana and same-sex marriage.

Prop 37 would require labeling for most genetically engineered foods sold in California. Currently, 40-70% of food sold in California grocery stores has some GE ingredients.

Craft and Commerce is thriving. The nouveau-Boho eatery is situated in Little Italy on the ground floor of an unaesthetic condo building, blocks from a noisy train track. A prior restaurant concept quickly failed here. But soon after C&C took over, they expanded the space.

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Did California's Open primary make a difference? No question it did. Ballotpedia has credited the reform for taking California from last in the nation with competitive races to first.

The San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) will have three board seats up for election this November.

In his newest TV spot, Romney promises to "crack down on China." Recently, both candidates have made US/China relations a main campaign issue. However, Romney's ambiguous language has led many to question what he thinks the "Chinese problem" really is.

California's gasoline prices set a new record on Tuesday at $4.671 per gallon, nearly 49 cents higher than one week ago, and 87 cents above the price at this time last year.

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