December 21 Open Thread

So, you want some links? I’ll give you some links!

* The staff of the redistricting commission must also meet the conflict rules. In case you thought anybody was going to have some experience in this committee, well, forget about it.

* Check out this video –>.  You can make of it what you will. Yes, that is Sen. President Pro Tem. Darrel Steinberg and a bunch of former legislative leaders.

* The SEIU deal is better for workers than the furloughs.

* Sen George Runner stepped down to take his BOE seat tomorrow. Gov. Elect Brown will set an election to replace him.