Richard Gonzales http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100569&ft=1&f=2100569 Richard Gonzales is NPR's National Desk Correspondent based in San Francisco. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 23 May 2013 04:38:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Richard Gonzales http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100569&ft=1&f=2100569 Same-Sex Couples Upset Over Removal Of Immigration Amendment One of the provisions removed from the immigration overhaul bill would have allowed U.S. citizens to sponsor same-sex partners in the green card process. But senators removed that item in order to get conservative support. Thu, 23 May 2013 04:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186172144/same-sex-couples-upset-over-removal-of-immigration-amendment?ft=1&f=2100569 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186172144/same-sex-couples-upset-over-removal-of-immigration-amendment?ft=1&f=2100569 One of the provisions removed from the immigration overhaul bill would have allowed U.S. citizens to sponsor same-sex partners in the green card process. But senators removed that item in order to get conservative support.

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]]> Hi-Tech Catamarans Criticized After Sailor Dies As America's Cup officials investigate the tragic drowning of Olympian Andrew Simpson last week in San Francisco, some in the sailing community are questioning the safety of the ultra-fast high tech catamarans featured in the upcoming race. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184845132&ft=1&f=2100569 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184845132&ft=1&f=2100569 As America's Cup officials investigate the tragic drowning of Olympian Andrew Simpson last week in San Francisco, some in the sailing community are questioning the safety of the ultra-fast high tech catamarans featured in the upcoming race.

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]]> California Reluctant To Further Reduce Its Prison Population California is in the midst of an effort to bring its prison population down, as ordered by the U.S. Supreme Court. California Gov. Jerry Brown has submitted a new plan to further reduce the number of inmates. But he's still striking a defiant tone toward the courts — saying he's done enough to address overcrowding concerns. Fri, 03 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/03/180900099/california-reluctant-to-further-reduce-its-prison-population?ft=1&f=2100569 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/03/180900099/california-reluctant-to-further-reduce-its-prison-population?ft=1&f=2100569 California is in the midst of an effort to bring its prison population down, as ordered by the U.S. Supreme Court. California Gov. Jerry Brown has submitted a new plan to further reduce the number of inmates. But he's still striking a defiant tone toward the courts — saying he's done enough to address overcrowding concerns.

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]]> On California Prisons, It's The Governor Vs. The Courts California Gov. Jerry Brown is trying to end federal oversight of his state's prison system, with little success. Legal experts have compared his position to those of Southern governors who defied court orders to integrate public facilities in the 1950s. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/30/180062890/on-california-prisons-its-the-governor-vs-the-courts?ft=1&f=2100569 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/30/180062890/on-california-prisons-its-the-governor-vs-the-courts?ft=1&f=2100569 California Gov. Jerry Brown is trying to end federal oversight of his state's prison system, with little success. Legal experts have compared his position to those of Southern governors who defied court orders to integrate public facilities in the 1950s.

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]]> Longtime Sports Broadcaster Pat Summerall Dies At 82 Summerall was a former NFL player turned sports announcer who is best known for his football broadcasts with booth partner John Madden. Summerall also covered the Masters golf tournament and tennis. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 02:07:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/17/177556563/long-time-sports-broadcaster-pat-summerall-dies-at-82?ft=1&f=2100569 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/17/177556563/long-time-sports-broadcaster-pat-summerall-dies-at-82?ft=1&f=2100569 Summerall was a former NFL player turned sports announcer who is best known for his football broadcasts with booth partner John Madden. Summerall also covered the Masters golf tournament and tennis.

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]]> Stockon, California's Request For Bankruptcy Approved By Judge A judge has cleared the way for the city to file for Chapter 9 protection. And that sets up a fight between bondholders and the state pension system, who is first in line to get paid? Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/03/176166682/stockon-californias-request-for-bankruptcy-approved-by-judge?ft=1&f=2100569 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/03/176166682/stockon-californias-request-for-bankruptcy-approved-by-judge?ft=1&f=2100569 A judge has cleared the way for the city to file for Chapter 9 protection. And that sets up a fight between bondholders and the state pension system, who is first in line to get paid?

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]]> In Bankruptcy, Stockton Must Decide Pension Issue A federal judge says Stockton, Calif., may continue with its bankruptcy filing. The judge ruled Monday that the city does not have to take money from its pension obligations to pay its debts. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/02/175997131/in-bankruptcy-stockton-must-decide-pension-issue?ft=1&f=2100569 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/02/175997131/in-bankruptcy-stockton-must-decide-pension-issue?ft=1&f=2100569 A federal judge says Stockton, Calif., may continue with its bankruptcy filing. The judge ruled Monday that the city does not have to take money from its pension obligations to pay its debts.

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]]> How To Be The Good Guy With A Gun At School In the aftermath of the Newtown school shooting, there's a raging public debate over placing armed guards in schools. Some say it's impractical, but about a third of American schools already have some kind of armed security. One school police officer in Stockton, Calif., finds the job is part protector, part mentor. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 03:16:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/20/174414169/how-to-be-the-good-guy-with-a-gun-at-school?ft=1&f=2100569 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/20/174414169/how-to-be-the-good-guy-with-a-gun-at-school?ft=1&f=2100569 In the aftermath of the Newtown school shooting, there's a raging public debate over placing armed guards in schools. Some say it's impractical, but about a third of American schools already have some kind of armed security. One school police officer in Stockton, Calif., finds the job is part protector, part mentor.

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]]> Rove Tells Calif. GOP To 'Get Back In The Game' Karl Rove had a sharp message to California's Republican Party Saturday. He implored party leaders to "get up off the mat" and work to revitalize the state GOP. Republicans hold no statewide offices in California and have given up a supermajority to Democrats in the state legislature. Sun, 03 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/03/173350718/rove-tells-calif-gop-to-get-back-in-the-game?ft=1&f=2100569 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/03/173350718/rove-tells-calif-gop-to-get-back-in-the-game?ft=1&f=2100569 Karl Rove had a sharp message to California's Republican Party Saturday. He implored party leaders to "get up off the mat" and work to revitalize the state GOP. Republicans hold no statewide offices in California and have given up a supermajority to Democrats in the state legislature.

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]]> Oakland To Issue IDs That Double As Debit Cards Oakland, Calif., is issuing municipal ID cards to anyone who can prove residency. It doubles as a debit card. Supporters say it will help residents who are poor, without a bank or undocumented. Immigration control advocates say the city is abetting illegal immigration. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:05:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/25/172824868/oakland-to-issue-ids-that-double-as-debit-cards?ft=1&f=2100569 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/25/172824868/oakland-to-issue-ids-that-double-as-debit-cards?ft=1&f=2100569 Oakland, Calif., is issuing municipal ID cards to anyone who can prove residency. It doubles as a debit card. Supporters say it will help residents who are poor, without a bank or undocumented. Immigration control advocates say the city is abetting illegal immigration.

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]]> Stanford Tops College Fundraising List Stanford University has set a new record for college fundraising: more than $1 billion in a single year. How did the school do it and what does it do with the money? Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/20/172519482/stanford-tops-college-fundraising-list?ft=1&f=2100569 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/20/172519482/stanford-tops-college-fundraising-list?ft=1&f=2100569 Stanford University has set a new record for college fundraising: more than $1 billion in a single year. How did the school do it and what does it do with the money?

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]]> Oakland Officials Confounded By Surge In Violent Crime Oakland, Calif., is among the U.S. cities that's seen an increase in violence over the last year. The uptick in crime comes as the police department is also under pressure from a federal court to reform its ways. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/07/171413255/oakland-officials-confounded-by-surge-in-violent-crime?ft=1&f=2100569 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/07/171413255/oakland-officials-confounded-by-surge-in-violent-crime?ft=1&f=2100569 Oakland, Calif., is among the U.S. cities that's seen an increase in violence over the last year. The uptick in crime comes as the police department is also under pressure from a federal court to reform its ways.

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]]> After Years Of Huge Deficits, California Starts To See A Fiscal Turnaround California's fiscal health is looking better. Gov. Jerry Brown has proposed a budget that will leave the state in the black, which is a big change from previous years. But California's long-term financial outlook still looks bad. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/17/169644086/after-years-of-huge-deficits-california-starts-to-see-a-fiscal-turnaround?ft=1&f=2100569 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/17/169644086/after-years-of-huge-deficits-california-starts-to-see-a-fiscal-turnaround?ft=1&f=2100569 California's fiscal health is looking better. Gov. Jerry Brown has proposed a budget that will leave the state in the black, which is a big change from previous years. But California's long-term financial outlook still looks bad.

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]]> Demand High At San Francisco Firearms Show As Nation Mulls Gun Control Concerns about new gun control measures has many weapons flying off the shelves. At one recent gun show in San Francisco, assault rifles were in short supply even though their prices had skyrocketed. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/14/169363289/demand-high-at-san-francisco-firearms-show-as-nation-mulls-gun-control?ft=1&f=2100569 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/14/169363289/demand-high-at-san-francisco-firearms-show-as-nation-mulls-gun-control?ft=1&f=2100569 Concerns about new gun control measures has many weapons flying off the shelves. At one recent gun show in San Francisco, assault rifles were in short supply even though their prices had skyrocketed.

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]]> New Logo At University Of California Causes Uproar There is uproar over the newly designed logo for the University of California. Students and alumni around the state are up in arms, saying the new logo is ugly and simplistic and does not convey the heritage and prestige of the institution. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/13/167198007/new-logo-at-university-of-california-causes-uproar?ft=1&f=2100569 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/13/167198007/new-logo-at-university-of-california-causes-uproar?ft=1&f=2100569 There is uproar over the newly designed logo for the University of California. Students and alumni around the state are up in arms, saying the new logo is ugly and simplistic and does not convey the heritage and prestige of the institution.

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