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DAN WALTERS: The culture of California’s Capitol has changed much over the last few decades, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse.

The Capitol’s culture has evolved in recent decades.

The Capitol’s culture has evolved in recent decades.

A few weeks ago, the Legislature posted its operational rules for the 2022 session, including Rule 10.6: “A bill cannot add a short title that names a current or former legislator.” It probably would be meaningless to anyone not familiar with the Legislature’s history but it is a clue to how much th

The Capitol’s culture has evolved in recent decades.

The Capitol’s culture has evolved in recent decades.

The Capitol’s culture has evolved in recent decades.

Topsy-Elvord, who had a long career in public service, was elected in 1992 to represent the city’s 6th Council district in Central Long Beach. After being selected unanimously by her colleagues twice to serve as vice mayor, she was termed out in 2000.