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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.

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Budget Veto

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says he'll veto the new state budget, calling it irresponsible. Tuesday's move sets up a historic showdown with the state Legislature after a record budget stalemate. Reporter: John Myers


Undocumented Student Tuition

Tens of thousands of illegal immigrants enrolled at California's community colleges and public universities are waiting to see if their tuition will go up. A state appeals court has ruled that California can't charge undocumented college students cheaper in-state tuition unless it offers the same benefit to any U.S. citizen from out of state. Reporter: Adolfo Guzman-Lopez


Railway Safety

A technology is available to rail operators that could have prevented the disaster in Chatsworth last week. Positive train control automatically applies the brakes if engineers fail to comply with signals, which Metrolink says was the case in Friday's crash. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer yesterday introduced legislation that would require all major railroads to install the technology. Guest: Hamed Benouar, former rail chief for CalTrans .


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