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Immigrants From Across California Rally at Capitol
May 21, 2012Immigrants from across California gathered at the state Capitol Monday to lobby for immigrant-friendly legislation
Seventh Pool May Open in Sacramento
May 21, 2012Another Sacramento pool is close to having the money to open this summer. That brings the total to seven, but the City won’t be running this one.
CSU Says Student Applications Increasing
May 21, 2012California State University officials are trying to limit enrollment because of state budget cuts. But applications are on the rise.
Lawmakers Tout Measure to Keep State Parks Open
May 21, 2012An effort to keep state park gates open is shaping up in the California legislature. A bipartisan proposal announced Monday would create a variety of new ways to fund parks.
Cleaning Up the Toxic Legacy of the Gold Rush
May 21, 2012More than a century after the Gold Rush, California is still dealing with the toxic remnants of the some 47,000 abandoned mines. Some of the more heavily polluted sites are located in the Sierra. Now one small community is taking action.
Revision and Reaction: Brown Rolls Out Revised Budget
On Monday, May 14th, Governor Jerry Brown announced his revised budget proposal. California's budget deficit now stands at just under $16 billion.
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Babies Possibly Exposed to Tuberculosis
Tuesday, May 22, 2012The Sacramento and Solano County Departments of Public Health say a minimum of 35 babies have potentially been exposed to tuberculosis.

Gov. Brown Pitches Budget to Business Leaders
Tuesday, May 22, 2012Governor Jerry Brown is pitching his proposed budget cuts to business leaders at the California Chamber of Commerce as the only way to get California back on its financial footing.

State Says Baby Deaths Down In California
Tuesday, May 22, 2012California’s infant mortality rate has hit a record low, according to data released today.

Lawmakers Tout Measure to Keep State Parks Open
Monday, May 21, 2012An effort to keep state park gates open is shaping up in the California legislature. A bipartisan proposal announced Monday would create a variety of new ways to fund parks.

Seventh Pool May Open in Sacramento
Monday, May 21, 2012Another Sacramento pool is close to having the money to open this summer. That brings the total to seven, but the City won’t be running this one.

Immigrants From Across California Rally at Capitol
Monday, May 21, 2012Immigrants from across California gathered at the state Capitol Monday to lobby for immigrant-friendly legislation

CSU Says Student Applications Increasing
Monday, May 21, 2012California State University officials are trying to limit enrollment because of state budget cuts. But applications are on the rise.

California Advocates, Lawmakers Oppose Governor's Proposed Clinic Payment Changes
Monday, May 21, 2012Governor Jerry Brown wants to change the way the state pays community clinics in California, but he doesn’t have support from clinics or state lawmakers.

Cleaning Up the Toxic Legacy of the Gold Rush
Monday, May 21, 2012More than a century after the Gold Rush, California is still dealing with the toxic remnants of the some 47,000 abandoned mines. Some of the more heavily polluted sites are located in the Sierra. Now one small community is taking action.

Asparagus Festival Asked To Pay More for Police Services
Monday, May 21, 2012Stockton’s Asparagus Festival will likely have to share some of its charitable contributions with a cash-strapped city to pay for police services. The two sides are meeting today.
Matsui Pushes For Change To Army Corps Vegetation Policy
Fri, May 18, 2012
The Congresswoman says the Corps' current policy prevents trees and shrubs from growing on California levees in part because of hurricane worries in other parts of the country.
California’s Legislative Analyst Weighs In on Governor Brown’s Budget Proposal
Fri, May 18, 2012
California’s Legislative Analyst says the state’s deficit may be more than Governor Jerry Brown has projected.
Mixed Results in California's Unemployment Report
Fri, May 18, 2012
Just as an example: there were more construction jobs compared to last year, but there were fewer compared to March.
Student Regatta Powered By Creativity and Sunshine
Fri, May 18, 2012
Thirteen different student teams competed Friday in the first SMUD-sponsored solar-powered boat race. The competition challenges each team to build their own boat powered solely by 4 solar panels loaned by SMUD.
Business Journal: State Pay Cuts, Health Care Reform, New Composite Owner
Fri, May 18, 2012
California’s state government is a big part of the local economy. In his weekly roundup of economic news, Sacramento Business Journal Editor Jack Robinson says Governor Jerry Brown’s revised budget proposal is not good news.
Sacramento Jobless Rate Falls In April
Fri, May 18, 2012
New jobless numbers are out. And the Sacramento area unemployment rate fell a full percentage point in April to 10.5%.
Stockton Mayor Says City Poised For a Comeback
Thu, May 17, 2012
Stockton’s mayor says the city has some bright economic prospects….but the city has to get through some frightening financial times first.
California's Judicial Council Call Proposed Budget Cuts Devastating
Thu, May 17, 2012
California judges are calling Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed budget cuts devastating.
Brown's Budget Calls for State Worker Pay Cut, 4-Day Workweek
Thu, May 17, 2012
California’s more than 200,000 state employees would take a five percent pay cut under Governor Jerry Brown’s latest budget proposal. That could mean four-day workweeks for some state agencies – including the DMV.
Stockton Foreclosures Down But Still Nation's Highest
Thu, May 17, 2012
The number of homes seized by banks in Sacramento and Stockton declined in April, according to new data from research firm RealtyTrac.
Protest Disrupts UC Regents Meeting In Sacramento
Wed, May 16, 2012
Student protestors angry over a proposed tuition hike disrupted a University of California Regents meeting in Sacramento Wednesday.
Stockton Budget Has More Bad News
Wed, May 16, 2012
Revenues are down. Talks with creditors continue.
California Worst For Dog Bite Claims
Wed, May 16, 2012
State Farm Insurance says more dog-bite claims are processed in California than in any other state.
Proposition 28 on June Primary Ballot Would Change Term Limits
Mon, May 07, 2012
Voting by mail for California’s Primary election officially begins Monday.Two initiatives are on the June 5th ballot. We kick off our election coverage with a look at Proposition 28. It would change term limits for the state Assembly and Senate.
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Stolen Phone Beams Photos To Owner, Who Puts Them On Facebook
When Katy McCaffrey's stolen iPhone began beaming her photos from a cruise ship, she posted a batch of photos from the purloined iPhone on her Facebook page, in an album called "Stolen iPhone Adventures."
Blacks, Gays And The Church: A Complex Relationship
While many black pastors condemn homosexuality from the pulpit, the choir lofts behind them are often filled with gay singers and musicians. The fact that gays and lesbians often hold leadership position in the church is the worst kept secret in black America.
Sheriff Arpaio Sends Publicly Funded Deputy To Hawaii On 'Birther' Hunt
Joe Arpaio sent his deputy on a quest to investigate the citizenship of President Obama. Arpaio had previously said his investigation was funded using donations.
Judge Sours On POM Wonderful's Erectile Dysfunction & Heart Disease Claims
A federal judge says POM Wonderful violated the law by making claims that led people to believe the juice could treat, prevent or reduce the risk of certain diseases. But the company is claiming victory because it will not have to clear its future marketing plans with the FDA.
Easier Colon Cancer Test Works Well, But Colonoscopy's Still King
Over the past decade or so, sigmoidoscopy has been largely abandoned by doctors in the U.S. in favor of colonoscopy to detect and prevent colon cancer. But sigmoidoscopy is easier on patients and is also effective in finding precancerous polyps.
Woman Charged In Death Of Fetus Is Out Of Jail
Shuai, a Chinese immigrant who lives in Indiana, is still facing charges of murder and feticide following a failed suicide attempt in Dec. 2010, when she was 33 weeks pregnant.
Romney And GOP-Linked Committees Close Fundraising Gap
With the latest campaign dollar totals officially on the FEC books, at least one thing is certain: President Obama will not have the huge spending advantage this November that he did four years ago. What is less certain: whether some big political donors can remain anonymous.
Race, Art, Free Speech: Portrait Of South African President Vandalized
The controversial painting stirred emotions because it showed President Jacob Zuma with his penis exposed.
Mitt Romney Vs. Rand Paul In 2016?
It increasingly looks like GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul and his passionate loyalists are consolidating clout in state party organizations with an eye toward 2016. They appear to be laying the groundwork for a future presidential run by the congressman's son, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.
Under Obama, U.S. Govt. Spends At Lowest Rate In Decades, Says Journalist
Max Nutting, a journalist who writes for the MarketWatch website affiliated with The Wall Street Journal looked at the data and found that rhetoric and reality don't quite match up. Nutting found that, contrary to repeated allegations from the president's political foes, including Mitt Romney that Obama has been on a federal spending tear, he actually hasn't.
Egyptians Prepare For Historic Presidential Vote
More than a year after its revolution, Egypt votes for a new president on Wednesday and Thursday. The race is wide open and none of the 12 candidates is expected to get an outright majority. If those forecasts prove true, a runoff will take place next month between the two top vote-getters.
R.I. Strikes Out On Ex-Pitcher's Video Game Venture
After helping the Boston Red Sox win the World Series, pitcher Curt Schilling could do no wrong. Then news broke that his video game company had chewed through a $75 million state loan that it's struggling to pay off. Now, Rhode Island officials are moving to protect taxpayers from what appears to have been a very bad investment.
Former Taliban Stronghold Faces The Post-U.S. Future
In 2010, the southern Afghan town of Marjah was a haven for the Taliban and drug traffickers. Today, after a massive effort by the U.S. Marines, the Taliban have fled and the area is relatively peaceful. But many are concerned about Marjah's future once American combat forces leave the area.
As Egyptians Prepare To Vote, Jimmy Carter Watches 'Complete Transformation'
The former president is in Egypt to observe its first free presidential election, which begins on Wednesday.
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State of the State
Wednesday, January 18, 2012Governor Brown declared California is "on the mend" during his State of the State address Wednesday. We have several reports in our special SOTS section. You can also listen to the entire speech, along with expert analysis.

New Year, New Laws
Capital Public Radio News reports on some of the more significant new laws put in place on January 1, 2012.

Investigative Series: Double Fault at Diablo Canyon
Thursday, July 14, 2011Could the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant near San Luis Obispo withstand a Fukushima-type earthquake? In a joint investigation with PBS's Need To Know and the Center for Investigative Reporting, Capital Public Radio's Joe Rubin tackles the question.

Arena: A Reality?
Comprehensive, archived coverage of Sacramento's on-going quest to build a sports and entertainment complex.

Beyond the Budget
Now that California has a spending plan, we're taking a closer look at the impact of the budget and examining issues left unresolved by pre-budget debate.

Toxic Town: A 3-Part Investigative Series
The tiny, central California community of Kettleman City is located next to one of the country's largest toxic landfills. Many residents blame landfill toxins for the town's undrinkable water, health risks and birth defects.

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