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Wednesday

Morning Edition

Kid Translators

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports that a bill before the California legislature would prohibit the practice of using children as translators for their immigrant parents in business transactions. Many immigrant parents who don't speak English often ask their kids to act as interpreters when they consult a doctor, lawyer or banker. But the kids sometimes make mistakes or feel unduly pressured.

Kid Translators

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Thursday

Morning Edition

Bus Stop Liability

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports on a California Supreme Court decision that the state's transit authority is liable for accidents that occur when citizens attempt to use public transportation. The case stems from a lawsuit brought by the attorneys of Darlene Bonanno, who was permanently disabled when trying to cross the street to a bus stop 10 years ago.

Bus Stop Liability

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Monday

All Things Considered

Peace Demonstrations Lead to Casualties in Oakland

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports on an anti-war demonstration today in Oakland, Calif., that police put down using non-lethal bullets, beanbags and concussion grenades. Several dockworkers who were not part of the demonstration were injured; they say the police used too much force.

Peace Demonstrations Lead to Casualties in Oakland

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Thursday

Science

California to Restore San Francisco Bay Wetlands

In what's being hailed as the largest wetlands restoration in the West, state and federal officials close a multi-million-dollar deal to expand the San Francisco Bay. Ever since the days of the gold rush, the bay has been losing ground as cities and businesses grew around it. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

California to Restore San Francisco Bay Wetlands

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Friday

World

War Protests in San Francisco

Thousands of anti-war activists from New York to Seattle take to the streets, shouting their opposition to the war on Iraq. In San Francisco, police arrest more than 1,000 demonstrators. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

War Protests in San Francisco

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Thursday

Wednesday

National

D.A. Drops Some Charges in San Francisco Cops Case

San Francisco's district attorney drops obstruction of justice charges against the city's police chief and the chief's top assistant in a case regarding the department's handling of a November street brawl. Eight other officers still face charges of conspiracy and assault. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

D.A. Drops Some Charges in San Francisco Cops Case

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Tuesday

National

Charges Are Dropped in San Francisco Cops Case

San Francisco's district attorney drops obstruction of justice charges against the city's police chief and the chief's top assistant. The charges stemmed from the way the department handled a November street brawl involving three off-duty officers. Hear from NPR's Richard Gonzales.

Charges Are Dropped in San Francisco Cops Case

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Tuesday

National

Probe to Sideline San Francisco Police Brass

San Francisco's police chief will go on medical leave pending an investigation into an alleged cover-up of a street brawl involving off-duty cops, an attorney says. And six top aides to Chief Earl Sanders temporarily step aside. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

Probe to Sideline San Francisco Police Brass

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Monday

National

Probe Benches Police Brass

San Francisco's police chief will go on leave pending a probe into an alleged cover-up of a street brawl involving off-duty cops, an attorney says. And six top aides to Chief Earl Sanders stepped aside this morning. Hear NPR's Richard Gonzales and NPR's Melissa Block.

Probe Benches Police Brass

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Friday

Friday

All Things Considered

Housing Lottery

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports that last night more than 2,600 hopeful homebuyers in Marin County, Calif., participated in a lottery for 351 affordable homes on an abandoned Army air field at Novato. Novato officials said they worked with developers for years to find a way to offer below-market homes that local firefighters, police and teachers could afford. The median home price in Marin County is $554,000.

Housing Lottery

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Wednesday

All Things Considered

Marijuana Conviction

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports that several of the jurors who convicted a California man on marijuana charges last week took the unusual step this week of issuing a public apology. Grower Ed Rosenthal was convicted under federal law, which does not allow marijuana to be cultivated for any reason. During the trial, jurors were not told that Rosenthal was growing marijuana for medicinal purposes, which is allowed in California and eight other states. When they found out afterward, they called for a new trial.

Marijuana Conviction

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