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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.

Tue, Nov 15, 2005  |  Listen to the program

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Sewage Discharge and Intersex Fish

A new study is raising concerns that treated sewage discharged off the Southern California coast contains chemicals that can alter animals' reproductive systems. Intersex animals are not unknown phenomena, but most instances have been found in freshwater settings. Environmentalists say this is among the first studies to document the effects in a marine environment. Reporter: Sarah Varney


Financial Conservators Prey on Elderly

When an elderly person in California can no longer take care of his or her personal finances and hasn't designated anyone to do it, a court can appoint a conservator to do the job. This week the Los Angeles Times is running a series of reports describing how some for-profit conservators are conning the elderly out of money with little or no oversight by the state. Guest: Evelyn Larrubia, Los Angeles Times reporter.


End Music: "Revolution" by the Charlie Hunter Quartet, from "Natty Dread" (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 52420 2 1)
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