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Monday

Environment

Pacific Lumber Seeks Right to Cut More Redwoods

One of Northern California's oldest and most controversial timber companies says it needs permission to harvest more of its ancient redwoods. Pacific Lumber Company says its fate rests with its ability to cut more trees, but critics say the company's proposal threatens the local environment.

Pacific Lumber Seeks Right to Cut More Redwoods

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Sunday

National

Brown's Oakland Curfew Draws Criticism

Former California governor — and current Oakland mayor — Jerry Brown stirs up controversy by backing a new nighttime curfew for some convicted felons. Brown says he's only interested in fighting crime, but critics accuse him of toughening his image in advance of a widely anticipated run for California attorney general. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports

Brown's Oakland Curfew Draws Criticism

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Monday

Health Care

E-mail Service Alerts Potential STD Carriers

A new Internet-based public health program in San Francisco allows people diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease to anonymously inform their sexual partners via e-mail. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

E-mail Service Alerts Potential STD Carriers

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Tuesday

National

California Official to Answer Charges of Fund Misuse

California's embattled secretary of state, Kevin Shelley is scheduled to testify Thursday at a state legislative hearing to answer allegations that he misused federal funds and accepted questionable campaign donations.

California Official to Answer Charges of Fund Misuse

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Friday

National

First Combat Psychologist Recognized

One the Army's first combat psychologists received the Bronze Star 55 years after serving on the front lines of the Korean War. His unit's deployment was the beginning of officially recognizing shell shock, or what is now known as post-traumatic stress disorder.

First Combat Psychologist Recognized

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Wednesday

Law

California Prisons Put New Focus on Rehabilitation

Despite an $8 billion deficit, California is investing in its troubled prison system. The new prison director is using innovative and inexpensive techniques including using volunteers to refocus prisons on rehabilitation rather than punishment.

California Prisons Put New Focus on Rehabilitation

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Tuesday

Law

Focusing California's Prison System on Correction

Jeanne Woodford, head of California's prisons, has a new challenge -- trying to fix the nation's largest and perhaps most troubled state prison system. She's spent her entire career working her way up through the ranks, from guard to warden.

Focusing California's Prison System on Correction

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Monday

Health Care

Nurses Take on Governator over Staffing Rules

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports on the fight between a California nurses' union and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The nurses are suing because the governor recently blocked new regulations that would have lowered nurse-to-patient ratios in most California hospitals.

Nurses Take on Governator over Staffing Rules

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Wednesday

National

Suits Challenge Calif. Gay Marriage Ban

Two lawsuits in San Francisco challenge California's ban on same sex marriage. Both suits are attempts to clear the way for gay and lesbian couples to legally wed. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

Suits Challenge Calif. Gay Marriage Ban

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Sunday

National

Seeing Dollar Signs in San Quentin Site

California land developers are trying to get their hands on the historic San Quentin State Prison site as a location for upscale housing and retail. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports on whether the state will sell the property or invest $250 million to renovate the decaying prison compound.

Seeing Dollar Signs in San Quentin Site

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Monday

National

Blind Parents' Custody of Newborn Challenged

A blind couple in Northern California nearly lose their newborn baby after San Mateo County officials question whether they're physically capable of caring for the child. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

Blind Parents' Custody of Newborn Challenged

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Sunday

Politics

S.F. Mayor Stirs Debate Among Democrats

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

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Sunday

Saturday

Politics

San Francisco Tries 'No Runoff' Voting Method

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

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Thursday

National

San Francisco Brewery Fights New Housing

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

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