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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 2, 2012  |  Listen to the program

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Facebook IPO Reminiscent of 'Google Effect'

Wednesday's filing for an initial public offering by social media giant Facebook means investors will be able to snap up shares as soon as the end of April. But of particular interest for state leaders is the profit that stock will bring -- remembering the boomlet caused by Google's IPO profits six years ago. Reporter: John Myers


State Looks to E-Textbooks to Save Students Money

The escalating cost of college textbooks is once again a hot topic in California. A state legislative audit committee is investigating textbook prices, and state Senate leader Darrell Steinberg is about to introduce bills that would set up an experimental digital textbook library. Reporter: Ana Tintocalis


End Music: "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome" by Kid Koala and Money Mark, from the album "Funkungfusion"
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