Chuck Reed

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Vallejo,  Stockton  and  San Bernardino  have declared bankruptcy, but they're not the only California cities in dire financial straits.

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Vallejo, Stockton and San Bernardino have declared bankruptcy, but they're not the only California cities in dire financial straits.

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