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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.

Friday, December 5, 2008  |  Listen to the program

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Judges Weigh Prison Overcrowding

This week, three federal judges in San Francisco are taking a closer look at the effects of imposing a prison population cap. They're also looking at ordering the early release of prisoners as the trial to determine how to alleviate California's acutely overcrowded prison system pushes on. Reporter: Mina Kim


Two Regulatory Agencies On a Collision Course

California air regulators are phasing in the nation's toughest rule to control pollution from construction equipment. They say it will prevent thousands of premature deaths linked to heart attacks and asthma. But as construction companies prepare to retrofit their fleets, they're finding that the filters that clean the air may pose another kind of risk -- to the drivers. Reporter: Sasha Khokha


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