Gerrymandering: A threat to democracy?

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

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Study: California high on list of most stressed out state in the nation
Study: California high on list of most stressed out state in the nation
Updated: Tuesday, October 16 2018 9:23 PM EDT2018-10-17 01:23:43 GMT
According to job and career site Zippia, California is ranked number four as the most stressed out state in the United States.

According to job and career site Zippia, California is ranked number four as the most stressed out state in the United States.
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego issues ceremonial gunfire noise advisory
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego issues ceremonial gunfire noise advisory
Updated: Tuesday, October 16 2018 9:06 PM EDT2018-10-17 01:06:33 GMT
The Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on Tuesday released a ceremonial gunfire noise advisory for Wednesday, October 17th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again for Friday, October 19th, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on Tuesday released a ceremonial gunfire noise advisory for Wednesday, October 17th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again for Friday, October 19th, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Indicted California incumbent steps up attacks on Democrat
Indicted California incumbent steps up attacks on Democrat
Updated: Tuesday, October 16 2018 9:01 PM EDT2018-10-17 01:01:54 GMT
Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter is stepping up efforts to convince voters his Democratic opponent is a security threat because of his family's background — something the Latino, Arab-American contender forcefully rejects as a desperate attempt by an indicted incumbent.

Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter is stepping up efforts to convince voters his Democratic opponent is a security threat because of his family's background — something the Latino, Arab-American contender forcefully rejects as a desperate attempt by an indicted incumbent.
Fire rips through Mission Beach mix-use building
Fire rips through Mission Beach mix-use building
Updated: Tuesday, October 16 2018 8:43 PM EDT2018-10-17 00:43:27 GMT
A fire engulfed second-floor residential units above a Mission Beach ice cream shop at dawn Tuesday, injuring two people -- one seriously -- while causing an estimated $600,000 worth of property losses.

A fire engulfed second-floor residential units above a Mission Beach ice cream shop at dawn Tuesday, injuring two people -- one seriously -- while causing an estimated $600,000 worth of property losses.
Fire official calls seasonal outlook ‘scary,’ urges preparedness
Fire official calls seasonal outlook ‘scary,’ urges preparedness
Updated: Tuesday, October 16 2018 8:36 PM EDT2018-10-17 00:36:09 GMT
San Diego County area fire chiefs are preparing for a potentially dangerous peak fire season due to historically dry fuel conditions. Residents are reminded to take all precautions and be ready to evacuate if needed.

San Diego County area fire chiefs are preparing for a potentially dangerous peak fire season due to historically dry fuel conditions. Residents are reminded to take all precautions and be ready to evacuate if needed.
San Diego City Council responds to water audit
San Diego City Council responds to water audit
Updated: Tuesday, October 16 2018 8:30 PM EDT2018-10-17 00:30:52 GMT
Representatives from the San Diego city auditor's office told the City Council Tuesday that the Public Utilities Department would need to more than triple its full-time staff just to keep up with new service requests for water meter covers and lids needing replacement.

Representatives from the San Diego city auditor's office told the City Council Tuesday that the Public Utilities Department would need to more than triple its full-time staff just to keep up with new service requests for water meter covers and lids needing replacement.
West Nile claims first victim of the year in Orange County
West Nile claims first victim of the year in Orange County
Updated: Tuesday, October 16 2018 8:11 PM EDT2018-10-17 00:11:46 GMT
Orange County health officials Tuesday confirmed the county's first death of the year due to West Nile virus.

Orange County health officials Tuesday confirmed the county's first death of the year due to West Nile virus.
Whitney Bond, food blogger and tv host, shares easy chili recipes for chilly fall days
Whitney Bond, food blogger and tv host, shares easy chili recipes for chilly fall days
Updated: Tuesday, October 16 2018 7:28 PM EDT2018-10-16 23:28:11 GMT
Whitney Bond, food blogger and host of "29 Minute Meals", shares some of her favorite chili recipes to help warm up the chilly fall nights.

Whitney Bond, food blogger and host of "29 Minute Meals", shares some of her favorite chili recipes to help warm up the chilly fall nights.
Healthy Home Checkup
Healthy Home Checkup
Updated: Tuesday, October 16 2018 4:45 PM EDT2018-10-16 20:45:35 GMT
Here with some tips and tricks are hosts of Today’s Homeowner TV Danny Lipford and his daughter Chelsea Lipford Wolf.

Here with some tips and tricks are hosts of Today’s Homeowner TV Danny Lipford and his daughter Chelsea Lipford Wolf.
Sisterhood of the Boobless Wonders
Sisterhood of the Boobless Wonders
Updated: Tuesday, October 16 2018 4:37 PM EDT2018-10-16 20:37:54 GMT
Pat Anderson may spend half of most of her days knitting away in her rocking chair, but don't underestimate her -- she's a woman with a mission.

Pat Anderson may spend half of most of her days knitting away in her rocking chair, but don't underestimate her -- she's a woman with a mission.

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