San Bernardino Votes To Secede From California, Form an ‘Empire State’
San Bernardino Votes To Secede From California - A narrow majority of San Bernardino voters voted for a measure that allows county officials to start the process of secession from California. Measure EE asked voters whether San Bernardino County's elected representatives should "study, advocate for all possible options to secure the county's fair portion of state funding," according to the Voter Information Guide San Bernardino County. Jeff Burum, a real-estate mogul, added the possibility of California seceding to the proposal. He said that the state was not doing enough to help the county cope with its growing population. The county…