The newest California Hall of Fame class includes members ranging from Hollywood stars to politicians and Olympic athletes.

Turmoil in the California Democratic Party could undo key political reforms — the top-two primary system and redistricting by an independent commission.

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Turmoil within the California Democratic Party over this year’s election for governor and  fallout from the party’s naked grab of congressional seats could have long-term effects, undoing two ...

California’s top-two primary system was designed to reward broad appeal and push candidates toward the political middle. Now it’s raising the possibility of something few expected: Democrats being shu ...