Fri, Jun 2, 2006 -- 4:30 PM

The California Report Magazine 2006-06-02
The Debate Over Prop 82 -- The show looks at Proposition 82, just one of the ballot initiatives on the upcoming statewide election. The measure would raise income taxes on the wealthy to fund pre-school for all California children. Will it help kids, or just create a huge bureaucracy? Also the Sacramento County town that's perfecting the art of recall elections. And Grammy winner Dave Alvin, whose new album celebrates California songwriters.

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Host: Scott Shafer

Two Viewpoints on Prop 82: Universal Preschool
There are only two statewide propositions on Tuesday's ballot. The one that has receieved almost all of the attention is Proposition 82. It would raise income taxes on people making $400,000 dollars a year or more and use the money to fund pre-school for all 4-year-old children in California before they enter kindergarten. The money would be used to hire and train teachers and pay for classrooms and programs.

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San Bernardino-Riverside Libraries and Prop 82
On Tuesday, California libraries will ask state voters to approve a $600 million infrastructure bond measure. In the San Bernardino-Riverside metro area, many libraries are in dire need of books, supplies and in one case, an actual building.

The Legislature as a Family Business
As voters check their ballots on Tuesday, they're likely to notice some familiar names. Three wives, one husband and two brothers are running for legislative seats formerly held by another family member.

Music Bridge
"Elephant Ride" by State of Bengal, from "The Rough Guide to the Asian Underground" (Word Music Network)

Sudoku Tournament
This weekend, the San Francisco Exploratorium will host a puzzle party and feature the first live West Coast Sudoku tournament. One of the highlights of the gathering is a three-square-foot interactive version of Sudoku created by puzzle master Scott Kim.

Musician Dave Alvin
Dave Alvin has been writing and singing about California for 25 years. He won a Grammy award for his album "Public Domain," on which he put his mark on traditional blues and folk songs. But on his latest release, titled "West Of The West," he's focusing on his fellow California songwriters.

End Music and Music from Dave Alvin Story
"Loser," "Kern River," "Down By The Riverbed," "California Bloodlines" and "Don't Look Now" by Dave Alvin, from "West of the West" (Yep Roc)