Parties Pursue "Decline to State" Voters

Some political analysts say the upcoming November 8 special election is really a referendum of sorts on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Both the governor's supporters and opponents are actively targeting a group of voters that are either split on their loyalties or just disenchanted with party politics: voters who list their affiliation as "decline to state."Reporter: John Myers

Air Force One On Exhibit at Reagan Library

President Bush was in Simi Valley Friday night to attend a private party for the launch of the Air Force One exhibit at the Reagan Library. The exhibit, which opens Monday, features the actual plane that ferried every president from Richard Nixon to the current commander in chief.Reporter: Steve Julian

Cow Power

The Central Valley is home to one of the smoggiest air basins in the country, and businesses and community leaders are gathering in Fresno next week to discuss innovative solutions. One solution is backed by an unusual alliance of supporters -- dairy owners and environmentalists.Reporter: Sasha Khokha

"Happy Tenth Anniversary": Ten Inverness Way

Teri Mattson is proprietor of Ten Inverness Way, a bed and breakfast at Point Reyes National Seashore. Each room at the inn is named after a hiking trail in the park.

Ten Years Later: California's Economy

In early 1996, the town of Watsonville lost a major employer. The Norcal-Crosetti plant officially closed its doors, transferring some frozen food packers to another plant and leaving other employees wondering about their future. Reporter Peter Jon Shuler revisits the story and finds the region's economy is more complicated than a single plant closing.Reporter: Peter Jon Shuler

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Listener Top Ten

This month, listeners are invited to share their personal top ten lists of things that are special about California. Results are in, and the lists are as diverse as the state itself. One listener doesn't list her favorite sights or sounds, but smells.

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The Past and Future of the Palm Tree

California's official state tree is the redwood, but many would argue that nothing represents California's culture quite like the palm tree. There are nearly 3000 varieties of palm trees dotting the state's landscape, especially in Southern California.Reporter: Alex Cohen