http://www.kqed.org/radio/tcr/index.htmlKQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.en-usCopyright 2006 KQEDThu, 02 Jul 2009 19:03:44 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/assets/img/video-audio/logo-tcr-podcast-75x75.jpghttp://www.kqed.org/radio/tcr/index.htmlhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907031630/ahttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907031630/a?itemMD5=f065bf332e97458379da508ee2c2eca2The state's new fiscal calendar started Tuesday, but there's still no agreement on how to close a massive budget deficit. Meanwhile, Governor Schwarzenegger has declared a financial emergency and the state is now issuing IOUs instead of making payments. Helping to make sense of it all is the California Report's Sacramento Bureau Chief, John Myers.The state's new fiscal calendar started Tuesday, but there's still no agreement on how to close a massive budget deficit. Meanwhile, Governor Schwarzenegger has declared a financial emergency and the state is now issuing IOUs instead of making payments. HThe state's new fiscal calendar started Tuesday, but there's still no agreement on how to close a massive budget deficit. Meanwhile, Governor Schwarzenegger has declared a financial emergency and the state is now issuing IOUs instead of making payments. Helping to make sense of it all is the California Report's Sacramento Bureau Chief, John Myers.Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907031630/bhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907031630/b?itemMD5=cdecb1a00b03a5511e759a744256e76bLast month, President Obama signed into law a billion dollar program to encourage car owners to trade in their old clunkers for a new, more fuel efficient models. Getting gas guzzlers off America's highways seems like it would be good for the environment, but will it mostly help automakers sell new cars? One clue can be found here in California, where we've had a similar program for a decade. Last month, President Obama signed into law a billion dollar program to encourage car owners to trade in their old clunkers for a new, more fuel efficient models. Getting gas guzzlers off America's highways seems like it would be good for the environment,Last month, President Obama signed into law a billion dollar program to encourage car owners to trade in their old clunkers for a new, more fuel efficient models. Getting gas guzzlers off America's highways seems like it would be good for the environment, but will it mostly help automakers sell new cars? One clue can be found here in California, where we've had a similar program for a decade. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907031630/chttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907031630/c?itemMD5=42e4bfa105122f449d976948b84b6eeaAt many California high schools, the student body is a rich ethnic mix. But at some campuses, racial tensions shatter that mosaic. It was like that at one Los Angeles area school, until a high school senior helped put the pieces back together again. At many California high schools, the student body is a rich ethnic mix. But at some campuses, racial tensions shatter that mosaic. It was like that at one Los Angeles area school, until a high school senior helped put the pieces back together again. At many California high schools, the student body is a rich ethnic mix. But at some campuses, racial tensions shatter that mosaic. It was like that at one Los Angeles area school, until a high school senior helped put the pieces back together again. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907031630/dhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907031630/d?itemMD5=e01b33e6d63d113c888e8d35f6764a32The fourth of July is normally a busy travel weekend, but the economy is keeping many folks close to home. We talk to Liz Scott, author of "Moon's California" guidebook about some of the offbeat places Californians are discovering in their own backyards. The fourth of July is normally a busy travel weekend, but the economy is keeping many folks close to home. We talk to Liz Scott, author of "Moon's California" guidebook about some of the offbeat places Californians are discovering in their own backyards. The fourth of July is normally a busy travel weekend, but the economy is keeping many folks close to home. We talk to Liz Scott, author of "Moon's California" guidebook about some of the offbeat places Californians are discovering in their own backyards. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907031630/ehttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907031630/e?itemMD5=06e208bb1e048cb295968e69c3ae0318If you're itching to explore some local history, we've got a recommendation: a Sacramento restaurant just blocks from the Capitol. At the Pancake Circus, you'll find politicians lunching and people nursing hangovers on weekends. The restaurant opened nearly 40 years ago and not much has changed, including the clown decorations, which may or may not be political commentary. But there's more under the big top besides pancakes.If you're itching to explore some local history, we've got a recommendation: a Sacramento restaurant just blocks from the Capitol. At the Pancake Circus, you'll find politicians lunching and people nursing hangovers on weekends. The restaurant opened nearIf you're itching to explore some local history, we've got a recommendation: a Sacramento restaurant just blocks from the Capitol. At the Pancake Circus, you'll find politicians lunching and people nursing hangovers on weekends. The restaurant opened nearly 40 years ago and not much has changed, including the clown decorations, which may or may not be political commentary. But there's more under the big top besides pancakes.Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907030850/ahttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907030850/a?itemMD5=981218514017d7e79bf131362c0ba762For decades, parades and fireworks have been staple festivities for Independence Day. But the battered economy is taking the boom-dazzle out of many celebrations across California, as cash-strapped cities and civic groups pull back on their plans or cancel them altogether. For decades, parades and fireworks have been staple festivities for Independence Day. But the battered economy is taking the boom-dazzle out of many celebrations across California, as cash-strapped cities and civic groups pull back on their plans or canceFor decades, parades and fireworks have been staple festivities for Independence Day. But the battered economy is taking the boom-dazzle out of many celebrations across California, as cash-strapped cities and civic groups pull back on their plans or cancel them altogether. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907030850/bhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907030850/b?itemMD5=a21479a979c1c41825109580d353e952The Fourth of July is the day when the largest amount of beer is consumed across America. One Bay Area microbrewer talks about the process and the poetry of his craft.The Fourth of July is the day when the largest amount of beer is consumed across America. One Bay Area microbrewer talks about the process and the poetry of his craft.The Fourth of July is the day when the largest amount of beer is consumed across America. One Bay Area microbrewer talks about the process and the poetry of his craft.Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907020850/ahttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907020850/a?itemMD5=c5e4697e850f57c0e9ea2e212d17f238This afternoon, printing presses in Sacramento are scheduled to roll out State of California warrants -- promises to pay creditors in October for money the state owes now. It's happened only twice before since the Great Depression. This afternoon, printing presses in Sacramento are scheduled to roll out State of California warrants -- promises to pay creditors in October for money the state owes now. It's happened only twice before since the Great Depression. This afternoon, printing presses in Sacramento are scheduled to roll out State of California warrants -- promises to pay creditors in October for money the state owes now. It's happened only twice before since the Great Depression. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907020850/bhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907020850/b?itemMD5=c80dd10331f1877147a8883b5dd64735The California State University system has proposed furloughs for its workforce. Professors, administrators and Cal State staff are trying to figure out how they'd do 10 percent less work in an academic environment.The California State University system has proposed furloughs for its workforce. Professors, administrators and Cal State staff are trying to figure out how they'd do 10 percent less work in an academic environment.The California State University system has proposed furloughs for its workforce. Professors, administrators and Cal State staff are trying to figure out how they'd do 10 percent less work in an academic environment.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907010850/ahttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907010850/a?itemMD5=149a8942ce028fdecdc1cd89daf7d2a9The state's new budget year began at midnight with no new budget deal in place. The new fiscal year staggers forward, weighed down at the start by a deficit of more than $20 billion. The state's new budget year began at midnight with no new budget deal in place. The new fiscal year staggers forward, weighed down at the start by a deficit of more than $20 billion. The state's new budget year began at midnight with no new budget deal in place. The new fiscal year staggers forward, weighed down at the start by a deficit of more than $20 billion. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907010850/bhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907010850/b?itemMD5=eb6e6432f3d9b4cdb0700622324659b6Starting today, fast-food and chain restaurants in California have to provide consumers with lists of the calories of the food they serve. It's the first phase of a process that will eventually have calories posted right on the menu.Starting today, fast-food and chain restaurants in California have to provide consumers with lists of the calories of the food they serve. It's the first phase of a process that will eventually have calories posted right on the menu.Starting today, fast-food and chain restaurants in California have to provide consumers with lists of the calories of the food they serve. It's the first phase of a process that will eventually have calories posted right on the menu.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906300850/ahttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906300850/a?itemMD5=2db22b2976c323c029956837561ee51eToday is the deadline for Sacramento to move on a budget cut Democratic lawmakers and the governor agree on: $3 billion from public schools. But they disagree on the larger game plan to tackle the deficit. So the governor is refusing to sign stopgap bills Democrats send to his desk.Today is the deadline for Sacramento to move on a budget cut Democratic lawmakers and the governor agree on: $3 billion from public schools. But they disagree on the larger game plan to tackle the deficit. So the governor is refusing to sign stopgap billsToday is the deadline for Sacramento to move on a budget cut Democratic lawmakers and the governor agree on: $3 billion from public schools. But they disagree on the larger game plan to tackle the deficit. So the governor is refusing to sign stopgap bills Democrats send to his desk.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906300850/bhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906300850/b?itemMD5=2a3ac2ee2516897b822ff33413c28200It's not news that there's a drought on. But some Californians appear to be oblivious to the calls to conserve water. The city of San Diego is using so called 'water cops' to make sure residents comply with watering restrictions.It's not news that there's a drought on. But some Californians appear to be oblivious to the calls to conserve water. The city of San Diego is using so called 'water cops' to make sure residents comply with watering restrictions.It's not news that there's a drought on. But some Californians appear to be oblivious to the calls to conserve water. The city of San Diego is using so called 'water cops' to make sure residents comply with watering restrictions.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906290850/ahttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906290850/a?itemMD5=9289b44b2da8ff2c0f74757946ed0bd3A new study from the Public Policy Institute of California finds that nearly half of Latino households have no computers, and more than half have no high-speed internet service. One Tulare County town is using tech-savvy teenagers to bridge the gap. A new study from the Public Policy Institute of California finds that nearly half of Latino households have no computers, and more than half have no high-speed internet service. One Tulare County town is using tech-savvy teenagers to bridge the gap. A new study from the Public Policy Institute of California finds that nearly half of Latino households have no computers, and more than half have no high-speed internet service. One Tulare County town is using tech-savvy teenagers to bridge the gap. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906290850/bhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906290850/b?itemMD5=d014256b7ad335e489743562fa808c78The number of nuns in the U.S. has dropped by 65 percent since the late 1960s. A San Bernardino nun who's trying to recruit new colleagues has taken her strategy from military recruiters. The number of nuns in the U.S. has dropped by 65 percent since the late 1960s. A San Bernardino nun who's trying to recruit new colleagues has taken her strategy from military recruiters. The number of nuns in the U.S. has dropped by 65 percent since the late 1960s. A San Bernardino nun who's trying to recruit new colleagues has taken her strategy from military recruiters. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906262300http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906262300?itemMD5=a53704bac4ee92d04ba39a02c13c54e3Another Look at "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" -- Military families speak out against the don't ask, don't tell policy and how it's put them back into the closet. Also, injured horses are getting stem cell treatments that might help human patients later.Another Look at "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" -- Military families speak out against the don't ask, don't tell policy and how it's put them back into the closet. Also, injured horses are getting stem cell treatments that might help human patients later.Another Look at "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" -- Military families speak out against the don't ask, don't tell policy and how it's put them back into the closet. Also, injured horses are getting stem cell treatments that might help human patients later.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:00:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261830http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261830?itemMD5=ec8ce57a9dab6dd6597b796ec59b3379Another Look at "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" -- Military families speak out against the don't ask, don't tell policy and how it's put them back into the closet. Also, injured horses are getting stem cell treatments that might help human patients later.Another Look at "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" -- Military families speak out against the don't ask, don't tell policy and how it's put them back into the closet. Also, injured horses are getting stem cell treatments that might help human patients later.Another Look at "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" -- Military families speak out against the don't ask, don't tell policy and how it's put them back into the closet. Also, injured horses are getting stem cell treatments that might help human patients later.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261630/ahttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261630/a?itemMD5=317f96aceb1765c6850bdc1704a0bf1bAs gay pride celebrations kick off this weekend, the issue of gays in the military is bubbling up in California. The state Senate's Veterans Affairs committee this week passed a resolution calling for the end of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." The policy went into effect in 1994, as a response to concerns that having gays and lesbians serve openly in the armed forces would harm unit cohesion and discipline. Almost 13,000 people have been discharged from the military under the policy. But what's not so well known is the toll it's taking on the partners of gay service members.As gay pride celebrations kick off this weekend, the issue of gays in the military is bubbling up in California. The state Senate's Veterans Affairs committee this week passed a resolution calling for the end of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." The policy went inAs gay pride celebrations kick off this weekend, the issue of gays in the military is bubbling up in California. The state Senate's Veterans Affairs committee this week passed a resolution calling for the end of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." The policy went into effect in 1994, as a response to concerns that having gays and lesbians serve openly in the armed forces would harm unit cohesion and discipline. Almost 13,000 people have been discharged from the military under the policy. But what's not so well known is the toll it's taking on the partners of gay service members.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261630/bhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261630/b?itemMD5=45848c120a0003c6e122c426513769b340 years ago this weekend, a police raid on a gay bar in New York sparked violent demonstrations. The Stonewall Riots gave birth to the gay civil rights movement. That struggle is being commemorated this weekend at San Francisco's gay pride celebration. Stonewall veterans will be marching in the parade, and right behind them, a group of young gay activists under the banner of Stonewall 2.0.40 years ago this weekend, a police raid on a gay bar in New York sparked violent demonstrations. The Stonewall Riots gave birth to the gay civil rights movement. That struggle is being commemorated this weekend at San Francisco's gay pride celebration. S40 years ago this weekend, a police raid on a gay bar in New York sparked violent demonstrations. The Stonewall Riots gave birth to the gay civil rights movement. That struggle is being commemorated this weekend at San Francisco's gay pride celebration. Stonewall veterans will be marching in the parade, and right behind them, a group of young gay activists under the banner of Stonewall 2.0.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261630/chttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261630/c?itemMD5=f600b6584786e29e67ba0545f919684fThe University of California in Davis is the place to go for the latest, experimental stem cell treatments. That is, if you're a horse. Injured horses are the only patients at a new medical clinic here, and they're getting stem cell treatments so new that they are not even available to humans...yet.The University of California in Davis is the place to go for the latest, experimental stem cell treatments. That is, if you're a horse. Injured horses are the only patients at a new medical clinic here, and they're getting stem cell treatments so new thatThe University of California in Davis is the place to go for the latest, experimental stem cell treatments. That is, if you're a horse. Injured horses are the only patients at a new medical clinic here, and they're getting stem cell treatments so new that they are not even available to humans...yet.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261630/dhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261630/d?itemMD5=e0c069397173a7ff7d98f0235da72e47The death of pop icon Michael Jackson this week stunned fans across the world. The singer's music attracted a diverse and vast fan base, and many have personal stories about listening to Jackson's music. At Youth Radio in Oakland, there were plenty of Jackson fans among the staff and students, who range in age from 18 to 30. They gathered in their studios to talk about their relationship with the music of Michael Jackson. The death of pop icon Michael Jackson this week stunned fans across the world. The singer's music attracted a diverse and vast fan base, and many have personal stories about listening to Jackson's music. At Youth Radio in Oakland, there were plenty of JacThe death of pop icon Michael Jackson this week stunned fans across the world. The singer's music attracted a diverse and vast fan base, and many have personal stories about listening to Jackson's music. At Youth Radio in Oakland, there were plenty of Jackson fans among the staff and students, who range in age from 18 to 30. They gathered in their studios to talk about their relationship with the music of Michael Jackson. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261630/ehttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261630/e?itemMD5=6eb9298ca7afe2942e27b9f2fdebf9c0Michael Jackson was just one of the big-name entertainers we lost this week. Ed McMahon and Farrah Fawcett also passed away. Musician Ali Akbar Khan wasn't as well-known, but he was instrumental in introducing classical Indian music to new audiences in America. The musician died last week at the age of 87 in his San Anselmo home.Michael Jackson was just one of the big-name entertainers we lost this week. Ed McMahon and Farrah Fawcett also passed away. Musician Ali Akbar Khan wasn't as well-known, but he was instrumental in introducing classical Indian music to new audiences in AmMichael Jackson was just one of the big-name entertainers we lost this week. Ed McMahon and Farrah Fawcett also passed away. Musician Ali Akbar Khan wasn't as well-known, but he was instrumental in introducing classical Indian music to new audiences in America. The musician died last week at the age of 87 in his San Anselmo home.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906260850/ahttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906260850/a?itemMD5=7d44d655bbfd4516cb2a675403580677There's no rest for the weary in Sacramento, where lawmakers are likely to spend their weekend wrangling over the state's multi-billion-dollar deficit. Yesterday, it appeared there was a break in the storm clouds. But that proved to be a false hope.There's no rest for the weary in Sacramento, where lawmakers are likely to spend their weekend wrangling over the state's multi-billion-dollar deficit. Yesterday, it appeared there was a break in the storm clouds. But that proved to be a false hope.There's no rest for the weary in Sacramento, where lawmakers are likely to spend their weekend wrangling over the state's multi-billion-dollar deficit. Yesterday, it appeared there was a break in the storm clouds. But that proved to be a false hope.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906260850/bhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906260850/b?itemMD5=9cca6f26af2415a9e9443828a66cb37dMichael Jackson's death has drawn hundreds of fans to UCLA Medical Center and to the rented mansion in Holmby Hills where he was living until yesterday. Jackson left an indelible stamp on history, culture, and music. We spoke with our music critic, Steve Hochman, about the passing of the "King of Pop."Michael Jackson's death has drawn hundreds of fans to UCLA Medical Center and to the rented mansion in Holmby Hills where he was living until yesterday. Jackson left an indelible stamp on history, culture, and music. We spoke with our music critic, Steve Michael Jackson's death has drawn hundreds of fans to UCLA Medical Center and to the rented mansion in Holmby Hills where he was living until yesterday. Jackson left an indelible stamp on history, culture, and music. We spoke with our music critic, Steve Hochman, about the passing of the "King of Pop."Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906250850/ahttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906250850/a?itemMD5=186aead749c1ce96d7c49c1036376ad1Lawmakers continued debating the fiscal year budget in Sacramento yesterday, but now there's a more immediate problem. State Controller John Chiang has announced he'll start sending out IOUs instead of checks next week, for state obligations including student grants, tax refunds and payments to the disabled.Lawmakers continued debating the fiscal year budget in Sacramento yesterday, but now there's a more immediate problem. State Controller John Chiang has announced he'll start sending out IOUs instead of checks next week, for state obligations including stuLawmakers continued debating the fiscal year budget in Sacramento yesterday, but now there's a more immediate problem. State Controller John Chiang has announced he'll start sending out IOUs instead of checks next week, for state obligations including student grants, tax refunds and payments to the disabled.Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906250850/bhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906250850/b?itemMD5=040534927eae7ea79a8f081cfb43259fThe recession has sent more and more people to California's food banks looking for help. But at the same time, individuals and corporations have cut back on charitable giving. Now, food banks are looking for new ways to attract donations.The recession has sent more and more people to California's food banks looking for help. But at the same time, individuals and corporations have cut back on charitable giving. Now, food banks are looking for new ways to attract donations.The recession has sent more and more people to California's food banks looking for help. But at the same time, individuals and corporations have cut back on charitable giving. Now, food banks are looking for new ways to attract donations.Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906240850/ahttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906240850/a?itemMD5=e5bfe480eb5215feec25cc3afd5b9065The Los Angeles Unified School District's board voted to approve hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts yesterday, including thousands of teacher and staff layoffs. Jacqueline Byrd is a teacher's aide with the LAUSD who's already had most of her hours cut back. She's trying to find ways to make ends meet.The Los Angeles Unified School District's board voted to approve hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts yesterday, including thousands of teacher and staff layoffs. Jacqueline Byrd is a teacher's aide with the LAUSD who's already had most of her hours cuThe Los Angeles Unified School District's board voted to approve hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts yesterday, including thousands of teacher and staff layoffs. Jacqueline Byrd is a teacher's aide with the LAUSD who's already had most of her hours cut back. She's trying to find ways to make ends meet.Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906230850/ahttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906230850/a?itemMD5=6821ea978e2bfd3eaf528839f0c0b84cOn Wednesday, California lawmakers are expected to vote on a $23-billion-dollar package of spending cuts and tax hikes. Given how big California's economy is, there's concern that the spending-cut portion could worsen the recession nationwide. So why doesn't the federal government step in to help?On Wednesday, California lawmakers are expected to vote on a $23-billion-dollar package of spending cuts and tax hikes. Given how big California's economy is, there's concern that the spending-cut portion could worsen the recession nationwide. So why doesOn Wednesday, California lawmakers are expected to vote on a $23-billion-dollar package of spending cuts and tax hikes. Given how big California's economy is, there's concern that the spending-cut portion could worsen the recession nationwide. So why doesn't the federal government step in to help?Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906230850/bhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906230850/b?itemMD5=e2d394eb20476516f326039e77d02038There was an area of joint state and federal cooperation in San Francisco yesterday -- First Ladies Michelle Obama and Maria Shriver got together to kick off a summer campaign for service and volunteerism.There was an area of joint state and federal cooperation in San Francisco yesterday -- First Ladies Michelle Obama and Maria Shriver got together to kick off a summer campaign for service and volunteerism.There was an area of joint state and federal cooperation in San Francisco yesterday -- First Ladies Michelle Obama and Maria Shriver got together to kick off a summer campaign for service and volunteerism.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906220850/ahttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906220850/a?itemMD5=be2930e73dec83a497439d7c1fc9537bSomething as simple as spending time with dad on Father's Day isn't easy for California kids who have a father in prison. So a group of volunteers buses hundreds of families to correctional facilities around the state on Father's Day weekend. Something as simple as spending time with dad on Father's Day isn't easy for California kids who have a father in prison. So a group of volunteers buses hundreds of families to correctional facilities around the state on Father's Day weekend. Something as simple as spending time with dad on Father's Day isn't easy for California kids who have a father in prison. So a group of volunteers buses hundreds of families to correctional facilities around the state on Father's Day weekend. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906220850/bhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906220850/b?itemMD5=f1ae05ae0a49210d350f0636800a1c8fSan Diego promoters say an open-ocean fish farm could satisfy our demand for seafood and help protect dwindling species. A small pilot version could be operating in a couple of years. But skeptics say the proposed farm would cause more harm than good.San Diego promoters say an open-ocean fish farm could satisfy our demand for seafood and help protect dwindling species. A small pilot version could be operating in a couple of years. But skeptics say the proposed farm would cause more harm than good.San Diego promoters say an open-ocean fish farm could satisfy our demand for seafood and help protect dwindling species. A small pilot version could be operating in a couple of years. But skeptics say the proposed farm would cause more harm than good.Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906201400http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906201400?itemMD5=607d4fcd0361a4d1c7fc157aa1f19d49Health Care Reform: A Letter from California to the Obama Administration -- What should health care reform look like? How the Obama administration deals with this question will directly affect Californians. The June edition of Health Dialogues asks California health care providers, patient advocates, employers and insurers how they would tackle this question. What problems facing California's failing health care system are unique and will require state-specific solutions, and which problems can be addressed through federal efforts? What are the societal values that we want health care reform to reflect? Also, are there ideals for health care reform that run in the face of the reality of changing a system already in place?Health Care Reform: A Letter from California to the Obama Administration -- What should health care reform look like? How the Obama administration deals with this question will directly affect Californians. The June edition of Health Dialogues asks CalifoHealth Care Reform: A Letter from California to the Obama Administration -- What should health care reform look like? How the Obama administration deals with this question will directly affect Californians. The June edition of Health Dialogues asks California health care providers, patient advocates, employers and insurers how they would tackle this question. What problems facing California's failing health care system are unique and will require state-specific solutions, and which problems can be addressed through federal efforts? What are the societal values that we want health care reform to reflect? Also, are there ideals for health care reform that run in the face of the reality of changing a system already in place?Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:00:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906191630/ahttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906191630/a?itemMD5=f949f38607913c5cb2dc8867a01f0d23California's unemployment rate crept up to 11.5 percent in May, far worse than the national rate of 9.4 percent. By any measure those numbers are bad. But estimates of the jobless rate for people with developmental disabilities are twice that high. And organizations working to place people with autism and Down syndrome in jobs say they're facing a double hit in the current economy. California's unemployment rate crept up to 11.5 percent in May, far worse than the national rate of 9.4 percent. By any measure those numbers are bad. But estimates of the jobless rate for people with developmental disabilities are twice that high. And orCalifornia's unemployment rate crept up to 11.5 percent in May, far worse than the national rate of 9.4 percent. By any measure those numbers are bad. But estimates of the jobless rate for people with developmental disabilities are twice that high. And organizations working to place people with autism and Down syndrome in jobs say they're facing a double hit in the current economy. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906191630/bhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906191630/b?itemMD5=937224a21d2f1381f4f66d486ef06dfaThis Father's Day weekend, dads and granddads everywhere will be getting extra-special attention from their families. For fathers deployed overseas, it's a reminder of the sacrifices that come with national service. This Father's Day weekend, dads and granddads everywhere will be getting extra-special attention from their families. For fathers deployed overseas, it's a reminder of the sacrifices that come with national service. This Father's Day weekend, dads and granddads everywhere will be getting extra-special attention from their families. For fathers deployed overseas, it's a reminder of the sacrifices that come with national service. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906191630/chttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906191630/c?itemMD5=fdee067fcf5487fa42a37c8aaf4e1931Parents, social workers and law enforcement agencies try all kinds of things to keep young people from joining gangs. A pilot program in Salinas called "Take The Lead" is bringing at-risk kids together with abandoned dogs. Parents, social workers and law enforcement agencies try all kinds of things to keep young people from joining gangs. A pilot program in Salinas called "Take The Lead" is bringing at-risk kids together with abandoned dogs. Parents, social workers and law enforcement agencies try all kinds of things to keep young people from joining gangs. A pilot program in Salinas called "Take The Lead" is bringing at-risk kids together with abandoned dogs. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906191630/dhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906191630/d?itemMD5=de7efbb38df1aea6e4233ecc2d713fe8The Boston Globe calls author Percival Everett "literature's NASCAR champion, going flat out, narrowly avoiding one seemingly inevitable crash only to steer straight for the next." Critic Oscar Villalon reviews his latest satire, "I Am Not Sidney Poitier." The Boston Globe calls author Percival Everett "literature's NASCAR champion, going flat out, narrowly avoiding one seemingly inevitable crash only to steer straight for the next." Critic Oscar Villalon reviews his latest satire, "I Am Not Sidney Poitier.The Boston Globe calls author Percival Everett "literature's NASCAR champion, going flat out, narrowly avoiding one seemingly inevitable crash only to steer straight for the next." Critic Oscar Villalon reviews his latest satire, "I Am Not Sidney Poitier." Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906191630/ehttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906191630/e?itemMD5=2d57829b75cf6890bdb89607b9049cd3San Francisco's Chinese Culture Center has an exhibit of new artworks called "Present Tense Biennial." We visit sound artist Tamara Albaitis's installation, "Convey Your Truth" which plays with the basic building blocks of language.San Francisco's Chinese Culture Center has an exhibit of new artworks called "Present Tense Biennial." We visit sound artist Tamara Albaitis's installation, "Convey Your Truth" which plays with the basic building blocks of language.San Francisco's Chinese Culture Center has an exhibit of new artworks called "Present Tense Biennial." We visit sound artist Tamara Albaitis's installation, "Convey Your Truth" which plays with the basic building blocks of language.Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906190850/ahttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906190850/a?itemMD5=f6a4397bee69125756fa6e672b7d7abbIn a survey this week, the Brookings Institution ranked three Central Valley cities -- Fresno, Modesto and Stockton -- among the weakest metropolitan economies in the nation, with some of the highest rates of unemployment and home foreclosure. Some members of Congress want the Obama administration to declare the region an economic disaster area.In a survey this week, the Brookings Institution ranked three Central Valley cities -- Fresno, Modesto and Stockton -- among the weakest metropolitan economies in the nation, with some of the highest rates of unemployment and home foreclosure. Some memberIn a survey this week, the Brookings Institution ranked three Central Valley cities -- Fresno, Modesto and Stockton -- among the weakest metropolitan economies in the nation, with some of the highest rates of unemployment and home foreclosure. Some members of Congress want the Obama administration to declare the region an economic disaster area.Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906190850/bhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906190850/b?itemMD5=5466781dff6194a052a925325bb216c3Recycling and working to cut down the amount of garbage going to landfills has become official policy throughout California. But a new law in San Francisco requires residents and businesses to compost food scraps. It's part of the city's ambitious attempt to cut its waste stream to zero over the next decade.Recycling and working to cut down the amount of garbage going to landfills has become official policy throughout California. But a new law in San Francisco requires residents and businesses to compost food scraps. It's part of the city's ambitious attemptRecycling and working to cut down the amount of garbage going to landfills has become official policy throughout California. But a new law in San Francisco requires residents and businesses to compost food scraps. It's part of the city's ambitious attempt to cut its waste stream to zero over the next decade.Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906190200http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906190200?itemMD5=68d4d97143e465289aba54d475d55ca5Health Dialogues: Health Care Reform: A Letter from California to the Obama Administration -- What should health care reform look like? How the Obama administration deals with this question will directly affect Californians. The June edition of Health Dialogues asks California health care providers, patient advocates, employers and insurers how they would tackle this question. What problems facing California's failing health care system are unique and will require state-specific solutions, and which problems can be addressed through federal efforts? What are the societal values that we want health care reform to reflect? Also, are there ideals for health care reform that run in the face of the reality of changing a system already in place?Health Dialogues: Health Care Reform: A Letter from California to the Obama Administration -- What should health care reform look like? How the Obama administration deals with this question will directly affect Californians. The June edition of Health DiaHealth Dialogues: Health Care Reform: A Letter from California to the Obama Administration -- What should health care reform look like? How the Obama administration deals with this question will directly affect Californians. The June edition of Health Dialogues asks California health care providers, patient advocates, employers and insurers how they would tackle this question. What problems facing California's failing health care system are unique and will require state-specific solutions, and which problems can be addressed through federal efforts? What are the societal values that we want health care reform to reflect? Also, are there ideals for health care reform that run in the face of the reality of changing a system already in place?Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:00:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906182000/ahttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906182000/a?itemMD5=e4329316b7fd63ed09438ce141d98ad1What do Californians think about reforming the nation's health care system? Scott Shafer speaks with Field Poll Director Mark DiCamillo about a poll released on June 18th, 2009.What do Californians think about reforming the nation's health care system? Scott Shafer speaks with Field Poll Director Mark DiCamillo about a poll released on June 18th, 2009.What do Californians think about reforming the nation's health care system? Scott Shafer speaks with Field Poll Director Mark DiCamillo about a poll released on June 18th, 2009.Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:00:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906182000/bhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906182000/b?itemMD5=397d1c02e01d7952f2fe60e29bd84cd9Scott Shafer speaks with Julie Rovner, health policy correspondent for NPR about efforts to overhaul the nation?s health care system.Scott Shafer speaks with Julie Rovner, health policy correspondent for NPR about efforts to overhaul the nation?s health care system.Scott Shafer speaks with Julie Rovner, health policy correspondent for NPR about efforts to overhaul the nation?s health care system.Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:00:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906182000/chttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906182000/c?itemMD5=6d20cbfd4c97ff4f8d263b125b6b0286Health Dialogues helps listeners unpack some of the rhetoric surrounding health care reform advertising and advocacy.Health Dialogues helps listeners unpack some of the rhetoric surrounding health care reform advertising and advocacy.Health Dialogues helps listeners unpack some of the rhetoric surrounding health care reform advertising and advocacy.Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:00:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906182000/dhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906182000/d?itemMD5=0e93ae2e7c0127032ca5b96ca95706d9Health reporter Sarah Varney goes to Vancouver, Canada, to see how universal coverage works there.Health reporter Sarah Varney goes to Vancouver, Canada, to see how universal coverage works there.Health reporter Sarah Varney goes to Vancouver, Canada, to see how universal coverage works there.Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:00:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906182000/ehttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906182000/e?itemMD5=5366ab079c223586add2842a761c6122Host Scott Shafer explores the nuances of health care reform with authors from the Health Dialogues online project, "Healthy Ideas: Californians Weigh In on Health Care Reform." Host Scott Shafer explores the nuances of health care reform with authors from the Health Dialogues online project, "Healthy Ideas: Californians Weigh In on Health Care Reform." Host Scott Shafer explores the nuances of health care reform with authors from the Health Dialogues online project, "Healthy Ideas: Californians Weigh In on Health Care Reform." Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:00:00 PDTKQED Public Radioondemand@kqed.org