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California Unemployment Rate Higher Than Ever

by Rebecca Kirkman | March 11, 2010
Staff Reporter

California unemployment rates increase as national unemployment rates did not change. The state's rate is nearly 3 percent higher at 12.5 percent than the national average.
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Changing the CA Political Fundraising Game

by Madeleine Scinto | March 11, 2010
Staff Reporter

Neon Tommy held a Q and A with the pro-Proposition 15 campaign chair to ask about the measure that could open up state political races to public spending. See why he thinks it's the only way candidates will truly represent California voters. [...]

NeighborGoods.net Is Sharing 2.0

by Olga Khazan | March 10, 2010
Senior Editor

SLIDESHOW: Micki Krimmel, Derby Doll and business owner, wants you to spend less and share more. Start-ups like her new site NeighborGoods will show you how. [...]

Protest Against UC Fee Hikes Turns Violent At UC Berkeley

by Andrew Khouri | February 26, 2010
Associate News Editor

Protesters at UC Berkeley burned trash cans and clashed with police after a protest against fee hikes and budget cuts turned violent.
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No Country For Young Nurses

by Olga Khazan | February 8, 2010
Senior Editor

Even though California still faces a shortage of nurses, up to 40 percent of nursing school graduates will be unable to find jobs [...]

A Day In The Life Of A Paparazzo

by Amy Silverstein | January 13, 2010
Staff Reporter

From waiting weeks for that money shot, to being elbowed, cursed at and demeaned, the paparazzo job is far from dull. [...]

Gov. Announces Jobs Plan And Vows No More Cuts To Education

by Richie Duchon | January 6, 2010
Senior News Editor

In his final State of the State address, Schwarzenegger announces a plan to improve the economy, calls for tax and budget reforms, and promises to stop the bleeding of California's public education system. [...]

CalWORKS: Keeping Families From Poverty And Hunger

by Len Ly | December 12, 2009
Annenberg TV News

WATCH: The state's CalWORKS program seeks to provide assistance to low income residents, while also mandating some work or education. See how it works and meet one family benefiting from the public service. [...]

Taxing Pot To Raise Revenue Still Faces Federal Obstacle

by PS Griffin | October 21, 2009
Annenberg Radio News

LISTEN: Now that the Obama administration has signaled it does not plan to prosecute medical marijuana that is legal under state law, we ask what it might mean to go a step further. [...]

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs New Ammo Regulation Law

by Christine Trang | October 15, 2009
Staff Reporter

Despite much opposition from pro-gun groups, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed AB 962, a bill that will regulate ammunition sales throughout the state. [...]

New Poll Shows Support For Constitutional Reform

by Mark Evitt | October 15, 2009
Senior Editor

Results of a Field Poll released Wednesday suggest that while Californians may be open to reforming their constitution, there is little agreement on what specific changes need to be made or how to make them. [...]

High-Speed Rail Advocates Seek Funding

by John Guenther | September 22, 2009
Staff Reporter

California's high-speed rail project linking Southern California with the Bay Area is rolling, but has two steep hills to climb: a $45 billion price tag and residents wary of an elevated train in their backyards. [...]

One Last Push To Save California State Parks

by Kim Nowacki | September 10, 2009
Contributor

As early as next week, a third of California's state parks could close because of state budget cuts. Campaigners are trying to come up with ways to raise revenue and spread awareness about the parks' dire situation.
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Union Membership Rises In California, Los Angeles

by Jason Ma | September 7, 2009
Senior Editor

The number of union members in California increased 2.3 percent from a year ago, helped by gains in construction unions, while membership has declined 3 percent nationwide. [...]

Planning Is Key When Living In Earthquake Country

by Mark Evitt | May 18, 2009
Editor

WATCH: It isn't a matter of if a large earthquake will hit Southern California, but when. There are many faults criss-crossing the state, including the one responsible for Monday's 4.7-magnitude shaking. But it doesn't take much to be ready when the ground starts moving. [...]

Schwarzenegger Encourages USC Grads To Stay Positive

by C. J. Dablo | May 16, 2009
Senior Editor

A newly honored "Dr." Arnold Schwarzenegger delivered the commencement address to USC's graduating class of 2009. They'll face a tough labor market in a state with severe budget problems. [...]

Hepatitis A Threatens Swimmers At San Diego Beach

by Liz Gill | May 15, 2009
Contributor

A new program aims to distribute hepatitis A vaccines to regular swimmers and surfers at San Diego's Imperial Beach, where the virus is prevalent in the water. [...]

Panel Debates Merits Of Constitutional Convention

by Susannah Snider | April 19, 2009
Staff Reporter

A group of politicians and business leaders met in Burbank Friday to discuss if the California Constitution needs to be drastically rewritten for the first time in 130 years. [...]

Grand Prix Zooms Into Long Beach

by C. J. Dablo | April 19, 2009
Staff Reporter

The rumble of high-powered car engines thundered through Long Beach for the Toyota Grand Prix.

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Hunger In The Coachella Valley, The Valley Of Eden

by Tom Sparks | April 8, 2009
Annenberg Radio News Staff

In the Coachella Valley, where 8 out of 10 residents live in poverty, many are unable to adequately feed their families. At the same time, fresh produce dies on the vines around them. Tom Sparks talks to one organization that is trying to balance things out. [...]

A Field Lesson On Chavez's Birthday

by Katie Evarts | April 2, 2009
Contributor

WATCH: Working in the fields isn't a day in the park, as one group of fourth graders learned on Tuesday, farm labor organizer Cesar Chavez's birthday. [...]

Drought Punishes Central Valley

by Adriana Dermenjian | April 1, 2009
Staff Reporter

WATCH: As federal supplies of water get shut off in California, farmers are getting creative to water their crops. But sometimes there just isn't water to be had. [...]

Even Teeny Boppers May Get To Rock The Vote

by Brian Frank | March 19, 2009
Co-Editor

California Democrats are pushing legislation that could allow residents as young as 16 to pre-register to vote. It's all part of a statewide plan to boost voter turnout. [...]

California Drought Forces Farmers To Make Cuts

by Adrianna Weingold | March 16, 2009
Senior Editor

WATCH: Trees are coming down as farmers work to conserve water. Produce prices are also rising. [...]

Giving Back To Organ Donors

by Len Ly | March 9, 2009
Staff Reporter

Grief and guilt often keep family members of organ donors and the organ recipients apart, but many met this weekend to commemorate the act of organ donation as both a sacrifice and a gift. [...]

What's Cookin' at the Los Angeles Bicycle Kitchen

by Cristina Bishai | March 2, 2009
Contributor

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Rep. Linda Sánchez Talks Tough On Stimulus Bill

by Torey Van Oot | February 19, 2009
Staff Reporter

The O.C. Democrat takes Congress to task for playing a popularity contest with taxpayer dollars. [...]