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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, October 29, 2009  |  Listen to the program

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Finding Solutions for Pesticide Drift

Every year, California farmers spray more than 150 million pounds of pesticides to keep insects from ravaging crops like almonds, oranges and grapes. But when those chemicals drift onto farmworkers and nearby communities, they sicken hundreds of people each year. State lawmakers tried to address the problem five years ago, but new laws don't appear to have made much of a difference. Reporter: Sasha Khokha


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