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Fri, December 5, 2008 -- Morning
The California Report
Host: Rachael Myrow
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.
Reporters:
• Sasha Khokha
For more information:
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 Photos: See the potential danger
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Video: Watch how pollution filters affect driver visibility (YouTube)
Thu, December 4, 2008 -- Morning
The California Report
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Host: Rachael Myrow
Foreclosures and Large-Scale Loan Refinancing
California has lost more homes to foreclosure this year than any other state in the nation. There were about 57,000 foreclosure filings in October alone, down from an August peak of 100,000. The scale of the crisis has a lot of people talking about large-scale loan refinancing.
End Music
"Sharia Orabi" by Think of One from the CD "Camping Shaabi" (Crammed Disc US)
Wed, December 3, 2008 -- Morning
The California Report
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Host: Rachael Myrow
How California Changed the Tone of UN Climate Talks
Representatives from 187 countries are in Poznan, Poland this week to chart out the course of global climate politics. But many say the tone of this meeting was actually set in California two weeks ago with a little help from the president-elect.
Reporters:
• Craig Miller
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Ongoing coverage at the Climate Watch web site
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Watch Barack Obama's address to the Governers' Global Climate Summit (YouTube)
End Music
"Stones" by Sonic Youth from the CD "Sonic Nurse" (Geffen)
Visit the Audio Archive and listen online to past editions of The California Report.
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Oakland's Grand Cathedral
See the architectural beauty of Christ the Light Cathedral.
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Scraper Bikes
Take a ride with East Oakland's Scraper Bike Crew.
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Inside and Outside a Fire Watchtower
Tour one woman's home office at 8,000 feet.
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