http://www.kqed.org/healthdialoguesKQED'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 KQEDSun, 18 May 2008 06:01:47 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/images/common/podcasts/logo-tcr-podcast-75x75.jpghttp://www.kqed.org/healthdialogueshttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805161630/ahttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805161630/a?itemMD5=23358e758e3e59769e37affd792e2909Thursday's gay marriage ruling by the State Supreme Court will surely be a topic for discussion in many churches, synagogues and mosques this weekend. Host Scott Shafer talks to James Donohue, President of the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley about what kinds of issues the ruling raises for ministers, rabbis, priests and other religious leaders. Thursday's gay marriage ruling by the State Supreme Court will surely be a topic for discussion in many churches, synagogues and mosques this weekend. Host Scott Shafer talks to James Donohue, President of the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley about Thursday's gay marriage ruling by the State Supreme Court will surely be a topic for discussion in many churches, synagogues and mosques this weekend. Host Scott Shafer talks to James Donohue, President of the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley about what kinds of issues the ruling raises for ministers, rabbis, priests and other religious leaders. Fri, 16 May 2008 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805161630/bhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805161630/b?itemMD5=44fef4ac7ce0397f379b768863e59d9fCalifornia schools got some good news this week -- state budget cuts may be less drastic than originally feared. Even so, educators say the budget is still billions of dollars short of what they need -- and some school districts are still planning layoffs. In small, rural school districts, losing even just a few staff members can make a big difference. California schools got some good news this week -- state budget cuts may be less drastic than originally feared. Even so, educators say the budget is still billions of dollars short of what they need -- and some school districts are still planning layoffsCalifornia schools got some good news this week -- state budget cuts may be less drastic than originally feared. Even so, educators say the budget is still billions of dollars short of what they need -- and some school districts are still planning layoffs. In small, rural school districts, losing even just a few staff members can make a big difference. Fri, 16 May 2008 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805161630/chttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805161630/c?itemMD5=00b8d19219f5a711851a577b6881eab2Wine maker Robert Mondavi died at his home in Yountville Friday morning. He was 94 years old. Mondavi championed California wines long before they were popular. He was a major force in putting Napa Valley wines on par with European vintages. In 1999, Scott Shafer visited with Mondavi at his winery in Napa where he recounted his earliest memories of the family wine business. Wine maker Robert Mondavi died at his home in Yountville Friday morning. He was 94 years old. Mondavi championed California wines long before they were popular. He was a major force in putting Napa Valley wines on par with European vintages. In 1999, ScotWine maker Robert Mondavi died at his home in Yountville Friday morning. He was 94 years old. Mondavi championed California wines long before they were popular. He was a major force in putting Napa Valley wines on par with European vintages. In 1999, Scott Shafer visited with Mondavi at his winery in Napa where he recounted his earliest memories of the family wine business. Fri, 16 May 2008 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805161630/dhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805161630/d?itemMD5=9aa7a30d767b6281259353a33eaff2e8We can all agree that California is a pretty cool place, right? In fact, California helped invent cool -- and the center of it all was Los Angeles in the 1950s. Post-war southern California was home to an extraordinary bunch of musicians, architects, designers and artists, and they ended up defining what it meant to be hip and cool. "Birth of the Cool," an exhibit celebrating that era, was originally shown at the Orange County Museum of Art. This weekend it moves to the Oakland Museum of California where curator Philip Linhares gave us a preview tour earlier this week. We can all agree that California is a pretty cool place, right? In fact, California helped invent cool -- and the center of it all was Los Angeles in the 1950s. Post-war southern California was home to an extraordinary bunch of musicians, architects, desiWe can all agree that California is a pretty cool place, right? In fact, California helped invent cool -- and the center of it all was Los Angeles in the 1950s. Post-war southern California was home to an extraordinary bunch of musicians, architects, designers and artists, and they ended up defining what it meant to be hip and cool. "Birth of the Cool," an exhibit celebrating that era, was originally shown at the Orange County Museum of Art. This weekend it moves to the Oakland Museum of California where curator Philip Linhares gave us a preview tour earlier this week. Fri, 16 May 2008 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805160850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805160850?itemMD5=d490e8bdfc489508ef6538064c52ad0bReaction to Gay Marriage Ruling. Legal Questions After the Ruling. End Music.Reaction to Gay Marriage Ruling. Legal Questions After the Ruling. End Music.Reaction to Gay Marriage Ruling. Legal Questions After the Ruling. End Music.Fri, 16 May 2008 08:50:00 PDT10:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805160850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805160850?itemMD5=d3c06aff26fd5c2f761b68fda4cc57abFri, 16 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805160850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805160850?itemMD5=023b5d7c60a2adeb3a5019d58cbf89aeYesterday Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage doesn't say what will happen to domestic partnership. According to legal experts, it will be up to the legislature to decide eventually whether that status serves any purpose or not. And that's by no means the last of the legal questions surrounding gay marriage. Yesterday Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage doesn't say what will happen to domestic partnership. According to legal experts, it will be up to the legislature to decide eventually whether that status serves any purpose or not. And that's by no means thYesterday Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage doesn't say what will happen to domestic partnership. According to legal experts, it will be up to the legislature to decide eventually whether that status serves any purpose or not. And that's by no means the last of the legal questions surrounding gay marriage. Fri, 16 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805150850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805150850?itemMD5=22745ad4aae553fa8a75bfa7d3375f12State Budget. Student Fee Hikes. End Music.State Budget. Student Fee Hikes. End Music.State Budget. Student Fee Hikes. End Music.Thu, 15 May 2008 08:50:00 PDT10:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805150850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805150850?itemMD5=683ace0a1c6d16edd4959c253d4e0b4dGovernor Arnold Schwarzenegger says a $17.2 billion gap exists between expenses and revenues for the coming budget year. On Wednesday, Schwarzenegger unveiled his updated budget proposal. He wants to leave part of the solution up to voters -- it's either major changes to the California Lottery, or a tax increase. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says a $17.2 billion gap exists between expenses and revenues for the coming budget year. On Wednesday, Schwarzenegger unveiled his updated budget proposal. He wants to leave part of the solution up to voters -- it's either Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says a $17.2 billion gap exists between expenses and revenues for the coming budget year. On Wednesday, Schwarzenegger unveiled his updated budget proposal. He wants to leave part of the solution up to voters -- it's either major changes to the California Lottery, or a tax increase. Thu, 15 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805150850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805150850?itemMD5=26da58f3a909cbb999b1fb89beead94eIf you're a college student in California these days, it's hard to escape rising tuition costs. Yesterday, both the University of California and California State University voted to raise fees for students statewide.If you're a college student in California these days, it's hard to escape rising tuition costs. Yesterday, both the University of California and California State University voted to raise fees for students statewide.If you're a college student in California these days, it's hard to escape rising tuition costs. Yesterday, both the University of California and California State University voted to raise fees for students statewide.Thu, 15 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805140850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805140850?itemMD5=452c8250a9d330fb5118d444ea07975fTeacher Recruitment. End Music.Teacher Recruitment. End Music.Teacher Recruitment. End Music.Wed, 14 May 2008 08:50:00 PDT10:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805140850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805140850?itemMD5=60494bf346df459c192130a73f7e5022The governor's updated budget figures and a revised list of spending priorities are due today. No one expects good news. California could be $15 billion in the hole, and nearly all programs are being cut. Thousands of teachers have already received layoff notices -- and other states are trying to make California's loss their gain. The governor's updated budget figures and a revised list of spending priorities are due today. No one expects good news. California could be $15 billion in the hole, and nearly all programs are being cut. Thousands of teachers have already received layoffThe governor's updated budget figures and a revised list of spending priorities are due today. No one expects good news. California could be $15 billion in the hole, and nearly all programs are being cut. Thousands of teachers have already received layoff notices -- and other states are trying to make California's loss their gain. Wed, 14 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805130850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805130850?itemMD5=dce472cd61080b61bf2feda7ecde7ba2San Diego Public Pensions. Speaker Bass. End Music.San Diego Public Pensions. Speaker Bass. End Music.San Diego Public Pensions. Speaker Bass. End Music.Tue, 13 May 2008 08:50:00 PDT10:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805130850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805130850?itemMD5=1d614bc44bdeca51bab9d0233c6b4b67San Diego's city employees are urging the city council to reject plans to change their pension system. As San Diego reels from the high costs of retiree benefits, the mayor wants to shift from a "defined benefit" model to a private sector-styled system like a 401K retirement plan. Other California cities and counties are watching closely. San Diego's city employees are urging the city council to reject plans to change their pension system. As San Diego reels from the high costs of retiree benefits, the mayor wants to shift from a "defined benefit" model to a private sector-styled system liSan Diego's city employees are urging the city council to reject plans to change their pension system. As San Diego reels from the high costs of retiree benefits, the mayor wants to shift from a "defined benefit" model to a private sector-styled system like a 401K retirement plan. Other California cities and counties are watching closely. Tue, 13 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805130850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805130850?itemMD5=7400b6492834f135863c78bd47822257History will be made today at the state Capitol as the first African American woman ever selected speaker of the state assembly takes the oath of office. Karen Bass will become the 67th leader of the assembly -- and she's likely to be treated to a very short political honeymoon. The state faces a multi-billion dollar budget shortfall, and there's virtually no consensus in the legislature on how to resolve it. The woman now assuming the title of "madam speaker" knows she's been dealt a tough hand and a short amount of time to play it. History will be made today at the state Capitol as the first African American woman ever selected speaker of the state assembly takes the oath of office. Karen Bass will become the 67th leader of the assembly -- and she's likely to be treated to a very shHistory will be made today at the state Capitol as the first African American woman ever selected speaker of the state assembly takes the oath of office. Karen Bass will become the 67th leader of the assembly -- and she's likely to be treated to a very short political honeymoon. The state faces a multi-billion dollar budget shortfall, and there's virtually no consensus in the legislature on how to resolve it. The woman now assuming the title of "madam speaker" knows she's been dealt a tough hand and a short amount of time to play it. Tue, 13 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805120850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805120850?itemMD5=5185d139e18b97442a529918532fea46Student Fee Hikes. Congressman Mike Thompson. End Music.Student Fee Hikes. Congressman Mike Thompson. End Music.Student Fee Hikes. Congressman Mike Thompson. End Music.Mon, 12 May 2008 08:50:00 PDT10:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805120850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805120850?itemMD5=ccdc3eaafeaf025eeffb177d5cf9513bStudents at UC and Cal State campuses might have to pay a whole lot more money next fall to attend college. California's two public university systems are getting ready to approve a hefty round of student fee hikes this week. Students at UC and Cal State campuses might have to pay a whole lot more money next fall to attend college. California's two public university systems are getting ready to approve a hefty round of student fee hikes this week. Students at UC and Cal State campuses might have to pay a whole lot more money next fall to attend college. California's two public university systems are getting ready to approve a hefty round of student fee hikes this week. Mon, 12 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805120850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805120850?itemMD5=fee9cad117aab107736b972a8ab25a8fNorth Coast congressman Mike Thompson keeps a close eye on American involvement in Iraq. He's traveled there several times to gather information and observe the U.S. role. He also chairs the House Intelligence Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence. On his most recent trip to Iraq, Thompson met with California soldiers, key intelligence officials and General David Petraeus, the new head of all military affairs across the Middle East and Central Asia. This time, the congressman says that security has steadily deteriorated since the war began. North Coast congressman Mike Thompson keeps a close eye on American involvement in Iraq. He's traveled there several times to gather information and observe the U.S. role. He also chairs the House Intelligence Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human IntelligenceNorth Coast congressman Mike Thompson keeps a close eye on American involvement in Iraq. He's traveled there several times to gather information and observe the U.S. role. He also chairs the House Intelligence Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence. On his most recent trip to Iraq, Thompson met with California soldiers, key intelligence officials and General David Petraeus, the new head of all military affairs across the Middle East and Central Asia. This time, the congressman says that security has steadily deteriorated since the war began. Mon, 12 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805091630/ahttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805091630/a?itemMD5=830c89425d84d8f35cb2fcddd7b14f61This Mother's Day weekend, millions of moms will be getting breakfast in bed, bouquets of flowers and maybe hand made cards from their kids. Even moms serving in Iraq will get special treatment -- they're getting a Spa Day. Today there are some 12,000 women deployed in Iraq. We talk with former Air Force Captain Patricia Matthews of Santa Clara, who remembers how hard it was being apart from her young daughter when she was stationed in Iraq. This Mother's Day weekend, millions of moms will be getting breakfast in bed, bouquets of flowers and maybe hand made cards from their kids. Even moms serving in Iraq will get special treatment -- they're getting a Spa Day. Today there are some 12,000 womThis Mother's Day weekend, millions of moms will be getting breakfast in bed, bouquets of flowers and maybe hand made cards from their kids. Even moms serving in Iraq will get special treatment -- they're getting a Spa Day. Today there are some 12,000 women deployed in Iraq. We talk with former Air Force Captain Patricia Matthews of Santa Clara, who remembers how hard it was being apart from her young daughter when she was stationed in Iraq. Fri, 09 May 2008 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805091630/bhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805091630/b?itemMD5=3d9340964094f99dd4ac184a0d1c6a3dMilitary recruiters have their work cut out for them these days. The Army has lowered standards and increased signing bonuses to meet its recruitment goals. In California, the military has to contend with a strong anti-recruitment movement -- and a new bill by a state Assemblywoman would make recruiters' jobs even harder. Her proposal would limit access to high school students' contact information.Military recruiters have their work cut out for them these days. The Army has lowered standards and increased signing bonuses to meet its recruitment goals. In California, the military has to contend with a strong anti-recruitment movement -- and a new biMilitary recruiters have their work cut out for them these days. The Army has lowered standards and increased signing bonuses to meet its recruitment goals. In California, the military has to contend with a strong anti-recruitment movement -- and a new bill by a state Assemblywoman would make recruiters' jobs even harder. Her proposal would limit access to high school students' contact information.Fri, 09 May 2008 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805091630/chttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805091630/c?itemMD5=f21844dfe2c63e866e94dbcd06e2f141Cliff May is hardly a household name, but the homes he designed went a long way toward defining California living in the mid-20th century. May's suburban ranch homes were inspired by his Spanish heritage and his childhood home in San Diego. Now, a hundred years after his birth, "Cliff May and the Modern Ranch House" profiles May's distinctive style in a career that spanned seven decades.Cliff May is hardly a household name, but the homes he designed went a long way toward defining California living in the mid-20th century. May's suburban ranch homes were inspired by his Spanish heritage and his childhood home in San Diego. Now, a hundredCliff May is hardly a household name, but the homes he designed went a long way toward defining California living in the mid-20th century. May's suburban ranch homes were inspired by his Spanish heritage and his childhood home in San Diego. Now, a hundred years after his birth, "Cliff May and the Modern Ranch House" profiles May's distinctive style in a career that spanned seven decades.Fri, 09 May 2008 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805091630/dhttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805091630/d?itemMD5=444aba6a13bedc535ee6db10bafaeca9Cancer is a word no one wants to hear from their doctor. Getting through chemotherapy and radiation is tough enough. There are also plenty of emotional challenges in dealing with a life threatening disease. Some cancer survivors in California say they get a lot of help from writing workshops. We hear the story of one such program in San Diego.Cancer is a word no one wants to hear from their doctor. Getting through chemotherapy and radiation is tough enough. There are also plenty of emotional challenges in dealing with a life threatening disease. Some cancer survivors in California say they getCancer is a word no one wants to hear from their doctor. Getting through chemotherapy and radiation is tough enough. There are also plenty of emotional challenges in dealing with a life threatening disease. Some cancer survivors in California say they get a lot of help from writing workshops. We hear the story of one such program in San Diego.Fri, 09 May 2008 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805091630/ehttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805091630/e?itemMD5=aad3a93a83d5e0be72b43c283dc25213We continue our California Songs Series with Matthew Pryor, singer and songwriter of The New Amsterdams. Pryor lives in Lawrence, Kansas, but he's spent much of his adult life on the road. Before forming The New Amsterdams, he toured North America, Europe and Japan with the popular indie rock band The Get Up Kids. We spoke to Pryor about his song "From California" and the challenges of balancing a young family with a musician's life on the road. We continue our California Songs Series with Matthew Pryor, singer and songwriter of The New Amsterdams. Pryor lives in Lawrence, Kansas, but he's spent much of his adult life on the road. Before forming The New Amsterdams, he toured North America, EuropeWe continue our California Songs Series with Matthew Pryor, singer and songwriter of The New Amsterdams. Pryor lives in Lawrence, Kansas, but he's spent much of his adult life on the road. Before forming The New Amsterdams, he toured North America, Europe and Japan with the popular indie rock band The Get Up Kids. We spoke to Pryor about his song "From California" and the challenges of balancing a young family with a musician's life on the road. Fri, 09 May 2008 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805090850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805090850?itemMD5=74f74baed5b68e572749034db98b64abTejon Ranch. Property Taxes. End Music.Tejon Ranch. Property Taxes. End Music.Tejon Ranch. Property Taxes. End Music.Fri, 09 May 2008 08:50:00 PDT10:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805090850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805090850?itemMD5=0208eaa6c8a111a2e09b5e6d42d0c15dEcologists are calling it the Southern California equivalent of the Louisiana Purchase. After years of debate over the fate of the vast Tejon Ranch north of Los Angeles, environmental groups and a developer have agreed on a landmark plan to conserve almost all of it.Ecologists are calling it the Southern California equivalent of the Louisiana Purchase. After years of debate over the fate of the vast Tejon Ranch north of Los Angeles, environmental groups and a developer have agreed on a landmark plan to conserve almosEcologists are calling it the Southern California equivalent of the Louisiana Purchase. After years of debate over the fate of the vast Tejon Ranch north of Los Angeles, environmental groups and a developer have agreed on a landmark plan to conserve almost all of it.Fri, 09 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805090850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805090850?itemMD5=f369bd0f3c327497651fe430dc49e42cForeclosures, a credit crunch and consumer reluctance to buy have all taken a toll on the value of California homes. The median price of a home sold in the state has plummeted, down 26 percent from a year ago. That's not good news for local budgets that depend on property taxes. Foreclosures, a credit crunch and consumer reluctance to buy have all taken a toll on the value of California homes. The median price of a home sold in the state has plummeted, down 26 percent from a year ago. That's not good news for local budgets that dForeclosures, a credit crunch and consumer reluctance to buy have all taken a toll on the value of California homes. The median price of a home sold in the state has plummeted, down 26 percent from a year ago. That's not good news for local budgets that depend on property taxes. Fri, 09 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805080850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805080850?itemMD5=1182cc3cd04d8794903faa4eea69d012Stem Cell Grants. Low Income Banking. End Music.Stem Cell Grants. Low Income Banking. End Music.Stem Cell Grants. Low Income Banking. End Music.Thu, 08 May 2008 08:50:00 PDT10:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805080850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805080850?itemMD5=d2394cec25d35493b9be62688a5d9792Four years after Californians voted to fund human embryonic stem cell research, the first specialized laboratories are set to be built. The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has awarded $271 million in state grants to 12 California universities and non-profit organizations.Four years after Californians voted to fund human embryonic stem cell research, the first specialized laboratories are set to be built. The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has awarded $271 million in state grants to 12 California universitiFour years after Californians voted to fund human embryonic stem cell research, the first specialized laboratories are set to be built. The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has awarded $271 million in state grants to 12 California universities and non-profit organizations.Thu, 08 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805080850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805080850?itemMD5=59a359c1ad4b87841408a33eee879c85For most, a trip to the bank or ATM machine is a routine event. For 11 percent of California households it's a foreign experience. Governor Schwarzenegger wants to change that. Tomorrow in Fresno the governor's office will meet with banks and community groups to pitch its plan to move more Californians into the financial mainstream. Bank on California, as its known, is the first such effort by a state -- and it's modeled after a successful program in San Francisco. For most, a trip to the bank or ATM machine is a routine event. For 11 percent of California households it's a foreign experience. Governor Schwarzenegger wants to change that. Tomorrow in Fresno the governor's office will meet with banks and community grFor most, a trip to the bank or ATM machine is a routine event. For 11 percent of California households it's a foreign experience. Governor Schwarzenegger wants to change that. Tomorrow in Fresno the governor's office will meet with banks and community groups to pitch its plan to move more Californians into the financial mainstream. Bank on California, as its known, is the first such effort by a state -- and it's modeled after a successful program in San Francisco. Thu, 08 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805070850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805070850?itemMD5=4d94e8ebe9efbe62821bb657c10ef6fcCampus Drug Bust. Deaths in Detention. Nunez Goodbye. End Music.Campus Drug Bust. Deaths in Detention. Nunez Goodbye. End Music.Campus Drug Bust. Deaths in Detention. Nunez Goodbye. End Music.Wed, 07 May 2008 08:50:00 PDT10:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805070850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805070850?itemMD5=9f3ba0fdc6313f72fcde4600f55461b4Seventy-five students were among those arrested in a major undercover drug bust at San Diego State University. On Tuesday, campus officials said they cooperated in the yearlong investigation that revealed rampant drug dealing in the university's fraternity houses.Seventy-five students were among those arrested in a major undercover drug bust at San Diego State University. On Tuesday, campus officials said they cooperated in the yearlong investigation that revealed rampant drug dealing in the university's fraternitSeventy-five students were among those arrested in a major undercover drug bust at San Diego State University. On Tuesday, campus officials said they cooperated in the yearlong investigation that revealed rampant drug dealing in the university's fraternity houses.Wed, 07 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805070850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805070850?itemMD5=1c28707d05ec605212b8b1163d1d4542New data released by the government following a New York Times investigation reveal that 66 immigrants have died in federal custody in the past four years, 13 of them in California facilities. The new statistics are once again prompting calls for reform.New data released by the government following a New York Times investigation reveal that 66 immigrants have died in federal custody in the past four years, 13 of them in California facilities. The new statistics are once again prompting calls for reform.New data released by the government following a New York Times investigation reveal that 66 immigrants have died in federal custody in the past four years, 13 of them in California facilities. The new statistics are once again prompting calls for reform.Wed, 07 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805070850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805070850?itemMD5=a08c91c7046c2bc4fb0c9cd5f84ef1c1One of the most powerful politicians in state government is about to leave his post. After just over four years on the job, assembly speaker Fabian Nunez will hand over the reigns of the lower house to democratic assemblywoman Karen Bass early next week. In his final capital press conference as speaker yesterday, Nunez talked about his legacy. One of the most powerful politicians in state government is about to leave his post. After just over four years on the job, assembly speaker Fabian Nunez will hand over the reigns of the lower house to democratic assemblywoman Karen Bass early next week. One of the most powerful politicians in state government is about to leave his post. After just over four years on the job, assembly speaker Fabian Nunez will hand over the reigns of the lower house to democratic assemblywoman Karen Bass early next week. In his final capital press conference as speaker yesterday, Nunez talked about his legacy. Wed, 07 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805060850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805060850?itemMD5=bd74cbe94c25fab47b7d350230556fc4Formaldehyde in Cribs. Fighting Meth in the Central Valley. End Music.Formaldehyde in Cribs. Fighting Meth in the Central Valley. End Music.Formaldehyde in Cribs. Fighting Meth in the Central Valley. End Music.Tue, 06 May 2008 08:50:00 PDT10:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805060850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805060850?itemMD5=aa69d9b17e53a364fed351f85821cfdaAfter federal scientists found dangerous levels of formaldehyde in trailers provided to Hurricane Katrina victims, California environmentalists began wondering where else the chemical could be found. It turns out that formaldehyde fumes are in the air in nearly every home -- and they're quite common in baby nurseries. After federal scientists found dangerous levels of formaldehyde in trailers provided to Hurricane Katrina victims, California environmentalists began wondering where else the chemical could be found. It turns out that formaldehyde fumes are in the air in After federal scientists found dangerous levels of formaldehyde in trailers provided to Hurricane Katrina victims, California environmentalists began wondering where else the chemical could be found. It turns out that formaldehyde fumes are in the air in nearly every home -- and they're quite common in baby nurseries. Tue, 06 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805060850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805060850?itemMD5=d3e523bf1cb66ce9e8a3a26b8d73680dThe Central Valley is one of the hot spots for methamphetamine labs in California. Drug enforcement teams there have successfully shut down hundreds of meth labs in recent years, pushing a lot of the production to Mexico. Now, rural cops say they fear a resurgence in meth because they're running out of money from a key federal grant. The Central Valley is one of the hot spots for methamphetamine labs in California. Drug enforcement teams there have successfully shut down hundreds of meth labs in recent years, pushing a lot of the production to Mexico. Now, rural cops say they fear a rThe Central Valley is one of the hot spots for methamphetamine labs in California. Drug enforcement teams there have successfully shut down hundreds of meth labs in recent years, pushing a lot of the production to Mexico. Now, rural cops say they fear a resurgence in meth because they're running out of money from a key federal grant. Tue, 06 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805050850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805050850?itemMD5=3430cc7ca4a9719320289ea39bfd0b89Initiative Reform. Music Bridge. Rising Rice Prices. End Music.Initiative Reform. Music Bridge. Rising Rice Prices. End Music.Initiative Reform. Music Bridge. Rising Rice Prices. End Music.Mon, 05 May 2008 08:50:00 PDT10:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805050850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805050850?itemMD5=d8b566c3f2b0a49d3c0b6027b663131aGovernor Arnold Schwarzenegger is on board for reforming the initiative process in California, and now he's got a 400-page blueprint. From the Center for Governmental Studies, the blueprint tackles everything from campaign spending to constitutional amendments. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is on board for reforming the initiative process in California, and now he's got a 400-page blueprint. From the Center for Governmental Studies, the blueprint tackles everything from campaign spending to constitutional amendGovernor Arnold Schwarzenegger is on board for reforming the initiative process in California, and now he's got a 400-page blueprint. From the Center for Governmental Studies, the blueprint tackles everything from campaign spending to constitutional amendments. Mon, 05 May 2008 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805050850http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R805050850?itemMD5=79c87487b05ed116dd21cbb49bde56a2Some Asian Californians, alarmed by rising rice prices, have been stockpiling. That's spurred wholesalers like Costco and Sam's Club to impose per-person limits -- but agriculture experts say there's no domestic rice shortage. Indeed, farmers in California's Central Valley grow more rice than any other state with the exception of Arkansas. Some Asian Californians, alarmed by rising rice prices, have been stockpiling. That's spurred wholesalers like Costco and Sam's Club to impose per-person limits -- but agriculture experts say there's no domestic rice shortage. Indeed, farmers in CaliforniSome Asian Californians, alarmed by rising rice prices, have been stockpiling. That's spurred wholesalers like Costco and Sam's Club to impose per-person limits -- but agriculture experts say there's no domestic rice shortage. Indeed, farmers in California's Central Valley grow more rice than any other state with the exception of Arkansas. Mon, 05 May 2008 08:50:00 PDTKQED Public Radioondemand@kqed.org