AR-News: (US-ca) Ballot initiative to rein in big top

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WILD-ANIMAL ACTS featuring everything from tigers to elephants would be
banned under a ballot initiative that animal-rights activists hope to
launch through a petition drive in Livermore next year.

A small number of protesters with East Bay Animal Advocates held boycott
signs Wednesday outside a Circus Gatti performance held at Livermore's
Robertson Park.

full story:
http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/news/local/states/california/counties/contra_costa_county/8602136.htm?1c

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