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Editor's Picks: Redistricting and MdR Cares

Other coverage also includes a look at the career of California Coastal Commission executive director Peter Douglas and a photo gallery of the Ballona Wetlands.

Here are the editor's picks of the top stories from the past week.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors held a marathon public hearing on proposed redistricting changes lasted that featured dozens of speakers who spoke glowingly of 4th District Supervisor Don Knabe, while others warned of lawsuits if a second Latino-majority district is not created. More details right here.

After a robber stole a Marina del Rey neighbor's purse and shot her, David Bouffard started an online community organization called MdR Cares to raise money and help the victim out. Learn more about the organization right here.

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Peter Douglas will be stepping down as the executive director of the California Coastal Commission. You can learn more about his influence on the powerful state board right here.

Our Viewfinder photo feature by focused this week on the Ballona Wetlands. Check out the images right here.

Find out what's happening in Marina Del Reyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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