Governor Schwarzenegger welcomed incoming members of the California legislature today by declaring a fiscal state of emergency. The declaration forces legislators to make solving the state's massive budget deficit their top priority. Cy Musiker discusses the prospects for a budget breakthrough with Anthony York, editor of The Capitol Weekly.
Host: Cy Musiker
Guests:
• Anthony York, editor of The Capitol Weekly.
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As they prepare for Thanksgiving, this year, Californians might wonder if there's anything to be thankful for - with the economy going down and unemployment and food prices going up. Still, it was busy today at the 30 year-old Encinal Market in Alameda. Host Cy Musiker talks to the store?s general manager and incoming owner about holiday food sales, and customer Ray Chavez about why you can?t cut back for Thanksgiving.
Host: Cy Musiker
Guests:
• Ray Chavez, general manager, Encinal Market, Alameda

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Thanksgiving Day this year falls on the 30th anniversary of one of San Francisco's darkest moments. On November 27, 1978, former Supervisor Dan White shot and killed Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk in their City Hall offices. Senator Dianne Feinstein was a witness to those events, but has not spoken publicly about them. But in San Francisco today, she described that day and the troubled years that followed.
Host: Cy Musiker
Guests:
• Diane Feinstein, senator, U.S. Senator from California

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