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A Funeral for Oakland's Fallen Officers

More than 19,000 people packed into the Oracle Arena this morning for a final tribute and farewell to the four Oakland police officers killed in the line of duty last weekend. Waves of men and women in uniform from all over the nation joined ordinary citizens and elected officials honoring them with tributes, prayers, tears and funny personal stories. Guest: Cy Musiker, KQED Public Radio reporter who attended the ceremony.


Music Bridge 1: "The Minstrel Boy" by Harvey Reid from the CD "Chestnuts" (Woodpecker Records)

Property Tax Scams

If you own a home in California, you may have gotten a letter or two from companies offering to help lower your property taxes. It may sound good, but be careful. State and county officials say there are some shady companies out there trying to take advantage of plunging home prices -- and their marketing tactics are getting pretty sophisticated.Reporter: Stephanie Martin


Music Bridge 2: "California Here I Come" by John Barnes and the Roy Williams Quintet from the CD "BBC Jazz From the 1970's and 1980's" (Upbeat Records)

LGBT Farmworker Discrimination

Many California farmworkers are so desperate to keep their jobs that they rarely complain when there's a problem at work. When those farmworkers are gay, lesbian or transgender, they may face harassment or even earn less pay because of their sexual orientation. Now, a new project is helping them learn about their rights under California law. Reporter: Sasha Khokha


Music Bridge 3: "El Cuarto Rojo" by Eric McFadden from the CD "Devil Moon" (Window Records)

CD Review -- Chus Alonso

California is often a laboratory for musicians blending musical styles and genres. Here, multi-instrumentalist Chus Alonso has formed a solid base for building bridges between flamenco, Latin music, jazz and contemporary music. Andrew Gilbert reviews "Flamenco Cat," a recent CD from Alonso that's a potent product of the San Francisco Bay Area's diverse cultural scene.


End Music: "Siguiriyas rapidas" by Chus Alonso from the CD "Flamenco Cat" (Potaje Music)

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