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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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An inside look into the people and politics of state government.

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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.

Thursday, March 6 2008  |  Listen to the program

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Record-Low Salmon Returns

Commercial salmon fishermen in California are expecting another financial hit this summer because of record low salmon returns in Northern California rivers. Yesterday, fishermen and other salmon experts packed a conference room in Santa Rosa to hear population estimates from state officials -- and to hash out ways to manage a fishery in crisis. Regulators will begin meeting this week to set the calendar for the upcoming season. Reporter: Craig Miller


Bee Bandits

Every year about this time, California almond orchards fill with brilliant white blooms, ready to be pollinated by bees. California farmers grow most of the nation's fruits and nuts, but for several years, they've been battling empty bee hives ravaged by colony collapse disorder. Now some of the hives themselves have gone missing. Sasha Khokha reports on how beekeepers are feeling the sting of bee bandits. Reporter: Sasha Khokha


End Music: "Flight of the Bumble Bee" by Maksim from the CD "The Piano Player" (EMI Classics 57522)
 

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