Four Californias? An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

A columnist who has advocated for the division of California into several states takes the idea a step further, examining potential political and demographic conditions as he divides California into fourths.

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April 28, 2006, 10:00 AM PDT

By David Gest

The size and complexity of California have prompted some visionaries to consider plans to break the state up into two or more autonomous states. Frank Gruber of the The Lookout (Santa Monica, CA) carves up the map into four states and finds some surprises along the way. While it is unlikely that his idea will be realized, his thoughts are very illuminating.

Thanks to John Cook

Read the full story: More California(s) Dreaming

Friday, April 28, 2006 in The Lookout

Government / Politics California

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