As the campaigns for governor and U.S. Senate
kick into high gear, we talk with two prominent
political bloggers about the upcoming election. Guests: Jon Fleischman, founder and publisher of FlashReport; Phil Trounstine, former politics reporter and co-founder of CalBuzz.
There's one casualty of the recession you might
have missed: police officers on horseback. San Diego
lost its mounted patrol unit last year, and Oakland a
few years before that. But throughout the state, cops
are making the case that horses still have a role to
play in local law enforcement.Reporter: Amy Standen
As families continue to tighten their budgets,
many go looking for deals at "99 Cents Only" stores.
There are hundreds of them throughout California -- but
these days the company with the low prices has a
high-priced legal headache on its hands.Reporter: Colin Berry
Music Bridge 2: "The Butterfly Effect" by FourTet, from the CD
"Dialogue" (Output)
So far, nearly 600 servicemen and women from
California have died in Iraq and Afghanistan. One high
school in the Central Valley has been especially hard
hit. The loss of so many graduates has Buchanan High
School in Clovis doing some soul searching.Reporter: Tracey Scharmann
Music Bridge 3: "Silver Splinters" by Caribou, from the CD "Up
in Flames" (Domino)
It's been a couple years since devastating
fires swept through Northern California wine country.
The impact of the heat and smoke on the 2008 vintage was
negligible for some growers, while others had their
worst year ever. Even so, a lucky few vintners managed
to produce award winning wines.Reporter: Christina Aanestad
End Music: "Mas O Menos" by The Budos, from the CD "Budos
Band II" (Daptone)
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