Gerrymandering: A threat to democracy?

Posted: Updated:

Mo Rocca reports on the history and controversy surrounding the re-drawing of political boundaries for partisan gain.

[To view video on YouTube, Click Here.]

Local NewsMore>>
Watch Live: Multiple ambulances called to Donovan State Prison after reported riot
Watch Live: Multiple ambulances called to Donovan State Prison after reported riot
Updated: Friday, February 15 2019 2:27 PM EST2019-02-15 19:27:31 GMT
According to Cal Fire San Diego, five ambulances have been called to Donovan State Prison after multiple people were injured during a riot.

According to Cal Fire San Diego, five ambulances have been called to Donovan State Prison after multiple people were injured during a riot.
Suspect in Hillcrest shooting previously served time in Alabama
Suspect in Hillcrest shooting previously served time in Alabama
Updated: Friday, February 15 2019 2:19 PM EST2019-02-15 19:19:04 GMT
The man arrested in connection to the shooting at The Asian Bistro restaurant Tuesday night in Hillcrest was identified as 29-year-old Stefano Markell Parker.

The man arrested in connection to the shooting at The Asian Bistro restaurant Tuesday night in Hillcrest was identified as 29-year-old Stefano Markell Parker.
Ex-con accused in Hillcrest restaurant shooting due in court
Ex-con accused in Hillcrest restaurant shooting due in court
Updated: Friday, February 15 2019 2:11 PM EST2019-02-15 19:11:58 GMT
An ex-con who allegedly riddled a Hillcrest restaurant with bullets from an assault rifle -- sending terrified diners ducking for cover but somehow injuring no one -- is set to appear in a San Diego courtroom on Friday.

An ex-con who allegedly riddled a Hillcrest restaurant with bullets from an assault rifle -- sending terrified diners ducking for cover but somehow injuring no one -- is set to appear in a San Diego courtroom on Friday.
Good Samaritans help after rollover crash in Poway
Good Samaritans help after rollover crash in Poway
Updated: Friday, February 15 2019 2:08 PM EST2019-02-15 19:08:29 GMT
Good Samaritans came to the rescue after a bad rollover crash in Poway.

Good Samaritans came to the rescue after a bad rollover crash in Poway.
Risk of flooding, mudslides remains after California storm
Risk of flooding, mudslides remains after California storm
Updated: Friday, February 15 2019 1:56 PM EST2019-02-15 18:56:10 GMT
Authorities warn that mudslides are still possible Friday even after a damaging storm moved through California, trapping people in floodwaters, triggering a debris flow that destroyed homes, and forcing residents to flee communities scorched by wildfires last year.

Authorities warn that mudslides are still possible Friday even after a damaging storm moved through California, trapping people in floodwaters, triggering a debris flow that destroyed homes, and forcing residents to flee communities scorched by wildfires last year.
Body recovered from flood waters in Escondido
Body recovered from flood waters in Escondido
Updated: Friday, February 15 2019 1:04 PM EST2019-02-15 18:04:08 GMT
A person who may have been trying to use a paddle board to ride or cross the fast-moving currents of a rain-swollen Escondido runoff channel was found dead in the culvert Thursday afternoon.

A person who may have been trying to use a paddle board to ride or cross the fast-moving currents of a rain-swollen Escondido runoff channel was found dead in the culvert Thursday afternoon.
Tree falls onto Escondido home, narrowly missing sleeping couple
Tree falls onto Escondido home, narrowly missing sleeping couple
Updated: Friday, February 15 2019 12:16 PM EST2019-02-15 17:16:26 GMT
A large oak tree fell on a home in Escondido, narrowly missing a pregnant woman and her husband who were sleeping.

A large oak tree fell on a home in Escondido, narrowly missing a pregnant woman and her husband who were sleeping.
Bankers Hill: Maple Canyon floods heavy during storms
Bankers Hill: Maple Canyon floods heavy during storms
Updated: Friday, February 15 2019 12:07 PM EST2019-02-15 17:07:18 GMT
There are several areas prone to flooding across San Diego County – including one in Bankers Hill where residents said rain storms have triggered massive mudslides.

There are several areas prone to flooding across San Diego County – including one in Bankers Hill where residents said rain storms have triggered massive mudslides.
Scattered showers expected through weekend following powerful storm
Scattered showers expected through weekend following powerful storm
Updated: Friday, February 15 2019 11:32 AM EST2019-02-15 16:32:07 GMT
Scattered showers are expected in San Diego County Friday following a powerful storm that brought record-setting rainfall, widespread flooding, mudslides and prompted school closures across the soaked region.

Scattered showers are expected in San Diego County Friday following a powerful storm that brought record-setting rainfall, widespread flooding, mudslides and prompted school closures across the soaked region.
"Sharenting" on Social Media: Is posting too much about your kids online dangerous?
"Sharenting" on Social Media: Is posting too much about your kids online dangerous?
Updated: Friday, February 15 2019 11:14 AM EST2019-02-15 16:14:42 GMT
Social media has become a part of most people’s daily lives – including parents who don’t think twice about posting photos of their kids.

Social media has become a part of most people’s daily lives – including parents who don’t think twice about posting photos of their kids.

Gerrymandering: A threat to democracy? - CBS News 8 - San Diego, CA News Station - KFMB Channel 8

Gerrymandering: A threat to democracy?

Local NewsMore>>