Democracy in California has become the province of very few people. In fact, as the state has grown larger, the number of those with political power has grown proportionally smaller. It's not the result of a conspiracy but a lack of participation. We hear about efforts to make it easier for Californians to vote -- and increase the number who want to.
Later on the program, local fishermen have a public relations problem. Very popular animals are being tangled up in their fishing lines. We hear the latest on saving the whales.
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