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Mon, September 1, 2008 -- Morning
The California Report
Host: Rachael Myrow
RNC Preview
This week, republican delegates in St. Paul will crown Senator John McCain their nominee for president. Here in California, McCain has promised to campaign hard for votes instead of just dropping in periodically to attend fundraisers. Even so, party insiders admit republicans face an uphill battle here.
Reporters:
• John Myers
Fri, August 29, 2008 -- Afternoon
The California Report Magazine
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Host: K. Oanh Ha
A Convention Reporter's Notebook
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The speeches are done and the signs are down at the Democratic National Convention. After an historic week in Denver, Scott Shafer offers up the contents of his reporter's notebook.
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 Scott's Photos From the DNC
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 Video: Junior Statesmen at the DNC
Music Bridge 1
"Chipmunk" by Mr. Scruff from the CD "Happy Band" (Revolver Music)
Looking Ahead to the RNC
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With the two major party conventions back to back this year, republicans are already gathering in Saint Paul for their conclave which begins on Monday. We talk to a California republican blogger and the chair of the California Young Republicans.
Guests:
• Jennifer Rodriguez, delegate to the Republican National Convention and chair of the California Young Republicans
• Jon Fleischman, vice chairman of the California Republican Party representing Southern California and publisher of the political website The Flash Report
Cisco's Prize
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Around the world, Silicon Valley holds the reputation as the capitol of high tech innovation. However, many companies are casting a wider net these days to find that next, next thing. When Cisco Systems -- one of the Valley's pioneers -- looked to build a new multi-million dollar business unit, it created an Internet contest to look beyond the Valley for ideas.
Music Bridge 2
"sinulog2001" by e-trinity from the CD "Various Shades of Blue" (Pacific City)
California Song -- The California Blues
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As part of our continuing series "California Songs," we hear from Jimmie Rodgers, the "Father of Country Music." Though he was best known for songs about his native Mississippi or peach-pickin' time in Georgia, Rodgers did visit the Golden State and it inspired his Blue Yodel Number Four -- "The California Blues."
Postcard from Camp Curry
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Labor Day is the traditional end of summer vacation. But before we clean out the cooler and stash away the bug spray, we're taking one last road trip -- to Yosemite. Curry Village, or Camp Curry, has been the destination for families on a budget for generations.
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Photos Slideshow
End Music
"Toy Trumpet" by Quartet San Francisco from the CD "Whirled Chamber Music" (Violinjazz Recordings)
Fri, August 29, 2008 -- Morning
The California Report
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Host: Rachael Myrow
Democratic Convention Wrap-Up
Senator Barack Obama accepted his party's presidential nomination in a historic moment Thursday that capped a historic convention for democrats. Scott Shafer spent the week in Denver with the California delegation, and he joins us to discuss the highlights of this convention week.
End Music
"Prairie Sunset (with Chris Wood)" by Stanton Moore from the CD "Flyin' the Koop" (Blue Thumb)
Visit the Audio Archive and listen online to past editions of The California Report.
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From the DNC
Scott Shafer shares his highlights from the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
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Scraper Bikes
Take a ride with East Oakland's Scraper Bike Crew.
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Inside and Outside a Fire Watchtower
Tour one woman's home office at 8,000 feet.
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Vintage Baseball
Go out to the very old ball game.
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California's Modern Ranch Homes
Take a virtual road trip to see Cliff May's pioneering home designs.
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Ascención
A new "opera" tells the story of an important Native American.
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Climate Change
& California's Water
A seven-part series exploring the effects of global warming on our water system and all living things that depend on it.
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