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Tuesday

Morning Edition

Compromise Budget Falls Short in California Assembly

The California Assembly fails to pass a compromise spending plan intended to ease the state's $38-billion deficit, but lawmakers continue to work on the bill. The proposed budget, which was approved by the state Senate on Sunday, uses a combination of program cuts and heavy borrowing, but no tax hikes. Hear NPR's Richard Gonzales.

Compromise Budget Falls Short in California Assembly

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Monday

National

California Lawmakers OK Compromise Budget

The California Senate approves a compromise spending plan in an effort to end the state's budget deadlock. Senators say the bill, which features a combination of program cuts, heavy borrowing and no new taxes, is the first step toward climbing out of the state's $38 billion deficit. Hear NPR's Richard Gonzales.

California Lawmakers OK Compromise Budget

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Sunday

National

CA Budget Deadlock

The California state senate votes tonight on a compromise budget that hopes to end weeks of partisan deadlock. The budget -- at Republican insistence -- does not call for new taxes. Once the full legislature approves the measure, Democratic Gov. Gray Davis can turn his attention to the campaign to recall him from office. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

CA Budget Deadlock

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Friday

National

Davis Recall Vote Set for October

California Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante announces a timetable for a gubernatorial recall election this fall, with a vote on the fate of Gov. Gray Davis set for Oct. 7. The campaign will be short, but political analysts say it's likely to be expensive. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

Davis Recall Vote Set for October

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Thursday

All Things Considered

Davis Recall Election Date Set

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports that the election on whether to recall California Gov. Gray Davis will take place Oct. 7, the last possible date allowed by state law. Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante set the date Thursday, at the same time announcing that the ballot would include the second question on who should replace Davis if he is ousted. That gives candidates a few weeks to file papers and less than three months to campaign.

Davis Recall Election Date Set

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National

Davis Recall Drive Qualifies

State officials confirm that a Republican-led petition drive has received the support of enough voters to force an election to unseat Gov. Gray Davis. Davis becomes the first governor in the state's history to face a recall. State Rep. Darrell Issa, who funded much of the recall drive, declares himself a candidate to replace Davis. Hear NPR's Richard Gonzales and NPR's Scott Horsley.

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Wednesday

National

Davis Recall Effort Nears Certification

California's secretary of state is expected to certify Wednesday night a proposal to recall Gov. Gray Davis. Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante says he will set a recall election date within 24 hours of receiving the certification. But the recall ballot may not include a second question to select Davis' successor. Hear NPR's Richard Gonzales.

Davis Recall Effort Nears Certification

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Thursday

National

California Child Sex-Abuse Cases in Question

California begins releasing accused child molesters who were charged or convicted under a state law that erased the statute of limitations on certain child abuse cases. The Supreme Court struck down the law last week. State prosecutors review cases to determine which charges must be dropped and which convictions overturned. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

California Child Sex-Abuse Cases in Question

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Wednesday

All Things Considered

Court Orders Sacramento to Revamp Sidewalks for Disabled

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports that the city of Sacramento is embroiled in a bitter dispute over sidewalks and whether they have to be overhauled to accommodate the disabled. Disability rights activists say the city has violated federal law because its sidewalks are full of benches and poles and other obstacles. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed. Sacramento says federal law does not require the city to fix existing walkways. It has appealed for a hearing before the U.S. Supreme Court. Cities around the country are paying close attention.

Court Orders Sacramento to Revamp Sidewalks for Disabled

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Monday

Morning Edition

Kuhl Nomination

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports that Superior Court Judge Carolyn Kuhl, who has been nominated to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, is facing opposition from Senate Democrats. The American Bar Association says she is well qualified. Opponents say she has a conservative bias that they find troubling.

Kuhl Nomination

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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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