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The California Report | Friday, Nov 25, 2005, 4:30 PM

California's Three Hockey Teams Are Back on the Ice

After missing an entire season from a lockout and contract dispute, NHL players are skating again. In California, with three teams, this is welcome news for fans and businesses.



The California Report | Friday, Nov 25, 2005, 8:50 AM

Tech Company Holiday Parties Make a Comeback

California's high tech companies are finally enjoying some signs of recovery, and that perennial economic indicator -- the Silicon Valley holiday party -- appears to be making a comeback.



KQED | Thursday, Nov 24, 2005, 6:30 PM

Organizing New York's Ethnic Restaurant Workers

Last month, a Chinese delivery worker was brutally murdered after he dropped off takeout at an apartment complex in the Bronx. Community groups say that the incident reflects ongoing health and safety problems and exploitation of immigrant restaurant workers. Recently, some community groups have stepped up their efforts to raise awareness about the conditions that these workers face every day.



The California Report | Friday, Nov 18, 2005, 4:30 PM

Free Trade and L.A.'s Garment Industry

Since free trade agreements first took effect 11 years ago, California's garment workers and factory owners have steadily been losing jobs and business to foreign competition.



Forum | Thursday, Nov 17, 2005, 9:00 AM

Gavin Newsom

As part of its ongoing series of discussions with local mayors, Forum talks with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom.



Forum | Wednesday, Nov 16, 2005, 9:00 AM

California Legislature

Forum travels to Sacramento to discuss the evolution of the California legislature, and the challenges it faces in governing the nation's largest state.



Forum | Tuesday, Nov 15, 2005, 9:00 AM

Latin American Drug Policy

Forum looks at Latin American drug policy and assesses the U.S.'s past and future goals and strategies, as well as the social and economic impact on the region.



The California Report | Tuesday, Nov 15, 2005, 8:50 AM

Financial Conservators Prey on Elderly

When an elderly person in California can no longer take care of his or her personal finances and hasn't designated anyone to do it, a court can appoint a conservator to do the job. This week the Los Angeles Times is running a series of reports describing how some for-profit conservators are conning the elderly out of money with little or no oversight by the state.



KQED | Thursday, Nov 10, 2005, 6:30 PM

The Building of Yao Ming

Before basketball superstar Yao Ming arrived in Houston, he was discovered and groomed to lead the Chinese national team to Olympic Gold. How that happened is the subject of a new book by journalist Brook Larmer. It's called "Operation Yao Ming," and it's a story full of intrigue, secret deals and big money.



Forum | Thursday, Nov 10, 2005, 9:00 AM

Businesses and Social Responsibility

Forum discusses how companies and business schools develop corporate strategies to achieve social and financial goals.



 

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