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California's State Parks: On the Rocks

Habitually underfunded, about one in four state parks are now threatened with closure.

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Examining how California is responding to climate change.

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An inside look into the people and politics of state government.

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A window into health in California.

Thu, Feb 25, 2010  |  Listen to the program

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Sour Notes at Anthem Hearing

Los Angeles Democrat Henry Waxman confronted executives from Anthem Blue Cross and its parent WellPoint yesterday at a Congressional hearing in Washington, D.C. Anthem has proposed hiking premiums for individual policy holders in California by as much as 39 percent, landing the firm at the center of debate about the state of health care coverage in America. Reporter: Sarah Varney


Photo: Rachael Myrow

Is There a Future for NUMMI?

California is shopping for another automaker to take over the New United Motor Manufacturing plant in the Bay Area suburb of Fremont after it closes on April 1st. Most observers say the shutdown has nothing to do with the quality of the plant, or the work done there. Guest: Daniel Howes, business columnist for the Detroit News. Reporter: Rachael Myrow


End Music: "The Retreat" by Eric Martin from the CD "Mandolin Studio"
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