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Environment

California Rule Would Charge Developers for Air Pollution

Air quality regulators in California's Central Valley have become the first in the nation to pass a rule that links the two. Developers are being required to make major efforts to reduce air pollution by planning smarter communities or paying a fee. From member station KPCC, Tamara Keith reports.

California Rule Would Charge Developers for Air Pollution

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Politics

California Voters Say 'No' to Schwarzenegger

California voters rejected eight propositions in the state's special election, held Tuesday. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger had lobbied heavily for four of those measures as part of his push to "reform" the state's government. Tamara Keith reports on the vote, and the political consequences for the once-popular "governator."

California Voters Say 'No' to Schwarzenegger

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Politics

Calif. Unions, Schwarzenegger Battle over Prop. 75

California's Proposition 75, the so-called "Paycheck Protection" initiative, would require unions to get a worker's written permission before spending union dues on political contests. Tamara Keith of member station KPCC reports on the fight between state public employee unions and the ballot initiative's chief backer, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Calif. Unions, Schwarzenegger Battle over Prop. 75

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Politics

California Political Opponents Employ Web Animation

In California, the television airwaves are inundated with ads for and against Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's ballot initiatives in next Tuesday's vote. The campaigns are also using a relatively new medium to get their messages out: Internet animation. Tamara Keith of member station KPCC reports.

California Political Opponents Employ Web Animation

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Law

Unhappy Meals? Fast-Food Chains Sued for Fries

California has filed suit against McDonald's and six other fast food restaurant chains, charging that they have endangered customer health. Tamara Keith of member station KQED examines the state's claim that fast-food fries contain a cancer-causing ingredient and should carry an explicit warning.

Unhappy Meals? Fast-Food Chains Sued for Fries

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National

Calif. Gay Marriage Bill Sent to Governor

The California Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill recognizing gay marriages performed in California. Last week, the state Senate approved the legislation. Now the bill is heading to the desk of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has hinted he'll veto the measure.

Calif. Gay Marriage Bill Sent to Governor

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Environment

Measuring Dairy Cows' Gas Emissions

A University of California researcher is trying to measure the amount of gas cows release into the air. He says his findings are not only controversial, but are being misinterpreted. Tamara Keith of member station KPCC reports.

Measuring Dairy Cows' Gas Emissions

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Calif. Governor's Door a Hot Spot for Tourists

The door to the California governor's office at the state capitol is attracting more attention, tourists and groupies during the tenure of Arnold Schwarzenegger than preceding governors. Tamara Keith of KPCC reports.

Calif. Governor's Door a Hot Spot for Tourists

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FBI Arrests Father, Son on Terrorism Charges

A father and son from Lodi, Calif., were charged with lying to federal agents about the son's training at an al Qaeda camp in Pakistan. Tamara Keith of NPR station KPCC reports that three others from the small city agricultural community were detained on immigration violations.

FBI Arrests Father, Son on Terrorism Charges

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Environment

Forest Service Looks to New Air Tanker Fleet

Three fatal crashes grounded the nation's aging fleet of air tankers last year. As the wildfire season nears, 16 planes are ready for action, about half the number once in service. Tamara Keith of NPR station KPCC looks at one of the planes that will be the most likely successor.

Forest Service Looks to New Air Tanker Fleet

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Politics

Calif. Could Vote on Minor Abortion Notification

Tamara Keith of member station KPCC in Los Angeles reports on a proposed ballot initiative in California which, if passed by a majority of voters, would amend the state constitution to require parental notification before a minor could get an abortion. The measure, which affects unmarried women 17 years old and younger, may be put before voters as early as November.

Calif. Could Vote on Minor Abortion Notification

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