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Tuesday

All Things Considered

California Proposition 54

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports that lost in the California recall hubbub is Proposition 54, a ballot initiative that would stop the state from collecting most racial and ethnic data. Proponent Ward Connerly says it would be a step toward a colorblind society. Opponents say it would interfere in essential research in such areas as public health, education and fair housing. Polls indicate support is eroding, but also that perhaps half the voters have not tuned in yet.

California Proposition 54

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Tuesday

Monday

National

Oakland Anxiously Awaits Police Verdicts

Jurors continue deliberations for a 14th week in the year-long trial of three Oakland, Calif., police officers. The three are accused of beating suspected drug dealers and lying to superiors. For the third time during deliberations, jurors last week told the judge that they were unable to reach verdicts. City leaders worry a hung jury could result in racial unrest. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

Oakland Anxiously Awaits Police Verdicts

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Wednesday

National

Recall Ruling Faces Review

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals says it may review a decision issued Monday by a panel of its own judges that postponed California's gubernatorial recall election. The panel ruled the use of punch-card voting machines would disenfranchise some voters. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

Recall Ruling Faces Review

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Monday

Talk of the Nation

Federal Appeals Court Delays California Recall Vote

NPR's Richard Gonzales joins host Neal Conan from San Francisco, Calif., where the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an injuction postponing the California recall vote. The American Civil Liberties Union sued to stop the election, citing the poor reliability of punch-card voting systems. Other factors included members of the armed forces and California National Guard currently serving overseas who will need to request absentee ballots, as well as a number of poorer precincts that would not have time to prepare for the planned Oct. 7 vote. Guest: Richard Gonzalez *NPR correspondent in San Francisco, Calif.

Federal Appeals Court Delays California Recall Vote

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Friday

Morning Edition

Sacramento Scene

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports that while the closing days of the California legislative session are always hectic, the possible recall of Democratic Gov. Gray Davis in October has prompted a frenzy at the Capitol in Sacramento. Democrats want to pass bills while they still have a Democratic governor, and Davis wants to shore up his traditional constituencies, such as unions and environmentalists.

Sacramento Scene

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Monday

All Things Considered

Americans React to Bush's Speech

In his televised address to the nation Sunday night, President Bush said he would ask Congress for an additional $87 billion to fund military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bush said Iraq had now become the "central front" in the war on terror. In an effort to gauge public reaction to the President's remarks, we asked reporters in three parts of the country to talk to people about the speech and what they thought of it, and whether they heard him make the points they wanted to hear in terms of their views on U.S. policy in Iraq. NPR's David Schaper in Chicago, NPR's Richard Gonzales in San Francisco and Maine Public Radio's Charlotte Renner in Portland have our reports.

Americans React to Bush's Speech

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Thursday

National

California Gubernatorial Candidates Debate

Five top candidates hoping to replace California Gov. Gray Davis hold their first debate, speaking out on a range of topics including gun control, same-sex marriage and immigration. In a post-debate news conference, several candidates criticize republican Arnold Schwarzenegger for skipping the event. Hear NPR's Richard Gonzales.

California Gubernatorial Candidates Debate

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Wednesday

National

Death Sentences Overturned

A federal appeals court in San Francisco throws out the death sentences of about 100 inmates in three Western states, extending a 2002 Supreme Court decision that found only juries -- not judges -- can impose the death penalty. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says the ruling should apply retroactively to inmates sitting on death row. Hear NPR's Richard Gonzales.

Death Sentences Overturned

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Friday

National

Good Timing Aided Bustamante's Rise

California Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante could be the state's next governor -- if his fellow Democrat, Gov. Gray Davis, is recalled in an Oct. 7 vote, and if Bustamante wins the most votes in a parallel election. Bustamante worked as a staff member in the state assembly for many years. Supporters say he has a knack for listening -- and for being in the right place at the right time. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

Good Timing Aided Bustamante's Rise

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Wednesday

Morning Edition

Latinos and Recall

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports that California Democrats are trying to energize Latino voters, but that strategy could backfire on Gov. Davis if they vote yes on the recall to put Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante in office.

Latinos and Recall

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Tuesday

Talk of the Nation

California Recall: The Issues

It will be hard enough fitting the candidates on the ballot in California's recall election. Figuring out what they stand for could be a whole second career. NPR's Neal Conan will try anyway, with a guide of the issues that will separate the winner from the losers. Guests: Richard Gonzales*NPR Reporter *Jack Kavanagh Publisher of the Rough and Tumble Web site Raphael Sonenshein *Political science professor at Cal State Fullerton *Political analyst who has been watching the recall closely Arianna Huffington *Independent candidate for governor *Co-founder of Americans for Fuel Efficient Cars, which tries to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil *Syndicated columnist & author of Pigs At the Trough Audie Bock *Running for governor as a Democrat *Served in the California State Assembly as a Green Party member (District 16 -- Oakland, Alameda & Piedmont), 1999-2000 *Community College professor of ethnic studies Tom McClintock *Republican candidate for governor *State Senator from 19th Senate District, which represents Ventura & Santa Barbara County

California Recall: The Issues

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Monday

All Things Considered

Campaigning Begins for Recall Candidates

California's gubernatorial recall campaign kicked off Monday across the state and even across the nation. Republican candidate actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was in New York, while Gov. Gray Davis was in Los Angeles denouncing the whole recall effort. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

Campaigning Begins for Recall Candidates

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National

Calif. Race Draws Nearly 200

A random drawing Monday will determine the ballot order in California, where nearly 200 people are vying to replace Gov. Gray Davis in an Oct. 7 recall election. Many hopefuls are launching their campaigns with attacks on actor Arnold Schwarzenegger's high-profile bid to be the next governor. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

Calif. Race Draws Nearly 200

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