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Prop. 8 in Federal Court

Does Proposition 8 violate the U.S. Constitution? We're at the trial with ongoing coverage on the radio and on our blog.

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Examining how California is responding to climate change.

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Taking on the health care issues that matter to Californians.

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Exploring the future of manufacturing jobs in California.

Weekend of May 25-27, 2007

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State Groups Struggle with Details of Immigration Plan

The 300-page immigration reform plan being debated in Congress would turn the current immigration system on its head by using a complicated point system. The system favors the education, skills, and English competency of immigrants over things like family reunification and employer sponsorship.Reporter: Tara Siler


Japanese-American Soldiers in WWII

A dilapidated warehouse in Presidio National Park, overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, was once a top secret language school that trained Japanese-American translators in World War Two. Now it may see new life as a museum.Reporter: Mina Kim


Music Bridge #1: "Armistice Day" by My Education, from "Moody Dipper" (Thirty Ghosts 2)

"Cans to Cannes": An Aluminum Road to the Silver Screen

The Cannes Film Festival, which wraps up in France this weekend, is a critical stop for aspiring screenwriters and filmmakers. Many of them follow a well-worn path to financing their dreams. But one Los Angeles filmmaker is forging his own.Reporter: Skye Rohde


Music Bridge #2: "Gutter Noise" by The Woodshed, from "Tonic & Gin" (Shed Fidelity Records B000HEVZTY)

Over the Hill, On the Diamond

Some things may get better with age, but for older athletes, knees, shoulders and eyesight just won't perform like they did in high school. But that doesn't stop mature athletes from taking to the field. One group of older baseball players in Los Angeles still takes its games seriously.Reporter: Rachael Myrow


Music Bridge #3: "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Kerry Kearney, from "Kerry Kearney" (Palmetto Records 2060)

Books for Summer

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, the perfect time to catch up on a great book. San Francisco Chronicle book editor Oscar Villalon talks about his recommendations for summer books by California writers.


End Music: "How Does It Feel" by Peter White, from "Confidential" (Sony 89090)

 

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