California Is Divided Along East-West Divide

California has long had a north-south split, but local land use politicssuggests more of an east-west divide.

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October 2, 2002, 7:00 AM PDT

A glance at the November ballot in cities and counties throughout the state reveals that California is already two states. But it is not divided into North and South. Rather, it is divided into West and East between the populous and crowded coastal counties and the land-rich but rapidly growing inland areas.

Thanks to Paul Shigley

FULL STORY: Land Use Election Activity Evinces State’s East-West Division

Tuesday, October 1, 2002 in California Planning and Development Report

Government / Politics California

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