Politics S.F. Mayor Stirs Debate Among Democrats November 28, 2004 • Gavin Newsom, San Francisco's mayor, enjoys a remarkable approval rating at home, in part because of his hands-on work with the homeless. But the Democrat is also hearing from critics who say his support of gay marriage prompted a national backlash against his party. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports. S.F. Mayor Stirs Debate Among Democrats Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4189535/4189536" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Schwarzenegger Eyes Changes in Youth Corrections November 21, 2004 • California's troubled youth correctional department is about to get a major overhaul at the direction of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports. Schwarzenegger Eyes Changes in Youth Corrections Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4180849/4180850" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Politics San Francisco Tries 'No Runoff' Voting Method November 6, 2004 • When the citizens of San Francisco voted Tuesday, they ranked their top three choices for city offices. It was a first for a process aimed at avoiding runoff elections. The new "ranked-choice voting" method posed some logistical problems, but created clear winners. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports. San Francisco Tries 'No Runoff' Voting Method Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4156927/4156928" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National San Francisco Brewery Fights New Housing November 4, 2004 • A housing boom in San Francisco could sweep away the city's traditional industrial neighborhoods. The owner of an iconic business in the area -- Anchor Brewing -- says planned development could push the brewery out of its current neighborhood. Hear NPR's Richard Gonzales. San Francisco Brewery Fights New Housing Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4143415/4143416" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Population Estimate for California Decreases October 18, 2004 • California's population projection is scaled back because of a recent drop in the birthrate among Latinos. The decrease is attributed to the fact that many people have embraced something that was once taboo in the Latino culture -- birth control. Hear NPR's Richard Gonzales. Population Estimate for California Decreases Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4115247/4115248" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Mexican Immigrants Weigh Issues of Assimilation October 8, 2004 • Mexican immigrants, who make up 37 percent of all recent immigrants, differ substantially from other immigrants in many categories. How well -- and, more importantly, how much -- are they assimilating? NPR's Richard Gonzales report. Mexican Immigrants Weigh Issues of Assimilation Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4076603/4076604" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Law Questions Raised about Air Force Spy Case September 15, 2004 • A former Air Force translator goes on trial for allegedly attempting to pass classified documents to Syria. But a Pentagon review that found only one of the documents was classified as secret has weakened the government's case, and 14 of the original 30 charges have been dropped. Hear NPR's Richard Gonzales. Questions Raised about Air Force Spy Case Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3918628/3918629" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Murder of River Guides Jars California September 5, 2004 • The murder of two river guides from a Christian camp along the Sonoma coast in California has residents worried. They were shot to death in their sleeping bags. After two weeks, police have uncovered no motives, no suspects and few clues. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports. Murder of River Guides Jars California Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3890459/3890460" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Politics San Francisco Adopts Instant Runoff Elections August 23, 2004 • This November, San Francisco voters will use a voting system called ranked choice or instant runoff voting to choose a new board of supervisors. The system allows voters to rank their top three candidates in order of preference, eliminating the need for expensive runoff elections. Hear NPR's Richard Gonzales. San Francisco Adopts Instant Runoff Elections Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3864851/3864852" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Law Activists to Fight Gay Marriage Nullifications August 13, 2004 • Supporters of same-sex marriage suffer a legal setback as the California Supreme Court annuls more than 4,000 marriage licenses issued to gay couples in San Francisco this spring. But gay couples and rights activists say they will continue their fight for recognition of the marriages through the courts. Hear NPR's Richard Gonzales. Activists to Fight Gay Marriage Nullifications Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3849661/3849662" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Calif. Gay Marriages Invalid August 12, 2004 • The California Supreme Court rules that San Francisco's mayor overstepped his authority last February when he led the city in issuing marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples. The ruling invalidates the unions of more than 4,000 same-sex couples who got married before the court shut down ceremonies in March. Hear NPR's Michele Norris and NPR's Richard Gonzales Calif. Gay Marriages Invalid Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3848915/3848916" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Paralyzed Teen Makes Bid for Gun Company August 12, 2004 • Brandon Maxfield, a paralyzed teenager, is trying to buy the assets of the bankrupt gun manufacturer that made the gun that accidentally turned him into a quadriplegic. Maxfield wants to melt the remaining gun parts into a statue to honor victims of gun crimes. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports. Paralyzed Teen Makes Bid for Gun Company Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3847592/3847593" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Heather Fong, the S.F.P.D.'s New Leader August 4, 2004 • Heather Fong, San Francisco's new police chief, is the first Asian-American woman to run a big city police department. She's a low-key details person in a department recovering from an embarrassing scandal involving the top brass, a cop-killing and community unrest. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports. Heather Fong, the S.F.P.D.'s New Leader Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3814811/3814812" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Judge Urges California Prison Reform July 26, 2004 • A federal judge threatens to take over California's prisons if the state doesn't take bolder steps to overhaul the system. Judge Thelton Henderson says he believes that a new labor contract with the state prison guards union gives the politically connected union too much power. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports. Judge Urges California Prison Reform Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3620517/3620518" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Education San Francisco Eyes School Vote for Noncitizens July 13, 2004 • The San Francisco Board of Supervisors proposes granting parents who are not U.S. citizens the opportunity to vote in local school board elections. The move is aimed at encouraging parent participation. Opponents want immigrants to become full-fledged Americans before they vote. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports. San Francisco Eyes School Vote for Noncitizens Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3351017/3351018" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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