Bumper Crop of Referendum Proposals for 2012

California voters often write their own laws using the power of the initiative. But less used is the power of the referendum, the chance to overturn laws. But this year, there are five such proposals that backers hope to qualify for the June 2012 ballot. Reporter: John Myers

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Prison Where Hunger Strike Began Plans Overhaul

Pelican Bay State Prison opened its gates to members of the press yesterday, for the first time since a three-week hunger strike in July. The media tour came as corrections officials are pledging to move forward with a major overhaul of the controversial isolation units where the strike was focused. Reporter: Michael Montgomery