we're probably getting ahead of ourselves on that, but here to discuss with us is abel maldonado. one of the few politicians in america that has conceived, asserted, proposed and ultimately had the election go in his favor such that he could reform a closed primary system that limits choice to create a more open primary system and t a pleasure to have you back. congratulations, when we spoke, it was in the works. >> you did a good job today. >> thank you very much. why is what you did in california such a big deal for this country? >> it's important because you start getti inting politics to thinking about the state. you change the behavior toward what's good for california. >> i'm a politician, i can run inside a closed system or open one. >> it's easy. talk to the party box. they give you direction. follow a sheet and at the end of the day, do the republican two step and it's the same for the democrats. i'm grateful that nancy jacobson and mark mckinnon started this because people want people with solutions and ideas. this notion of growing parties instead of the economy's got t

. >>> also in southern california, acting governor abel maldonado is asking president obama to declare a majo disaster to free up federal aid. mud has covered 80 homes in san bernardino county. local governments don't have enough money for the clean-up. >>> wet weather in the bay area this week has caused more erosion on a cliff under two apartment buildings in pacifica. city officials say tuesday's storm dug some soil out from the foundation. a third of one building is now unsupported and is hanging over the ocean. the city evicted tenants last winter from the buildings on esplanade avenue. official have been waiting for owners to stabilize the cliff but insurance money has just not come through. >>> looking for a job? now may be a good time. what we have not seen in more than two years. >>> i wanted to empower them. >> they have all gone above and beyond to help others. a look bat at the best and brightest of the ever-- a look back at the best and the brightest of the jefferson awards. >> well, it is a cold afternoon across the bay area today. temperatures only in the 40s. and here's

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