Wednesday, August 26, 2008</h1> <article> <h1>Wednesday, August 26, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:19:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: STEVE INSKEEP AND RENEE MONTAGNE; NEWSCASTS: Giles Snyder, Jean Cochran<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>At least one analyst says it’s still an excellent time for first time home buyers to make a purchase in the Sacramento area. KXJZ's Steve Shadley takes a closer look at the Sacramento area’s uncertain real estate market and a little-known mortgage rule that’s driving up down payments ... this morning at 6:35 and 8:35.</p> <p>Are Clinton Democrats ready to support Obama? The latest from the Democratic National Convention in Denver this morning at 6:10 and 8:10. Other highlights will air throughout the morning.</p> <p>Friday marks the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina striking the Gulf Coast. Some progress has been made in rebuilding New Orleans. And while huge problems remain, the woes don't seem as insuperable as they once did. More at 5:21 and 7:21.</p> <p>When it comes to sports organizations, look out for federations and officials wearing blue blazers. That's the view of commentator Frank Deford. He'll be in at 7:51.</p> <p>Thanks for listening. Stay cool.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Tuesday, August 26, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:17:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: STEVE INSKEEP AND RENEE MONTAGNE; NEWSCASTS: Giles Snyder, Jean Cochran<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>Mega retailer Wal-Mart says it s going to sell more locally-grown produce. This could save the company millions in transportation costs, but there are questions about how much this move will help local farmers. KXJZ's Jenny O'Mara reports at 6:55.</p> <p>This is the last day for our local series, Sacramento StoryCorps. It's a love story between a teacher and students ... a mother and a daughter ... a husband and a wife. Series curator Paul Conley has the story at 6:35 and 8:35.</p> <p>The Democratic National Convention began last night, with appearances by Senator Ted Kennedy and Michele Obama. More on the event this morning at 6:10 and 8:10.</p> <p>John McCain joined Jay Leno on TV last night. More on that at 5:15 and 7:15.</p> <p>Thanks for listening. Stay cool.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Monday, August 25, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:17:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne; NEWSCAST: Nora Raum, Jean Cochran<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>The Democratic National Convention gets underway later today in Denver. KXJZ's Steve Shadley talks with California Democratic Party Chair Art Torres this morning at 6:35 and 8:35.</p> <p>At the Convention, Senator Hillary Clinton is expected to formally release her delegates to Barack Obama. But will that move unite the party? A report at 5:10 and 7:10.</p> <p>The Beijing Olympic Games have ended in a blaze of fireworks, with the largest share of gold medals going to the host. Chinese citizens and state media said that their success in holding the games for the first time would make China a more confident and open country. But in a statement, the U.S. embassy in Beijing expressed disappointment that China did not display more openness during the games. More on the Games at 6:10 and 8:10.</p> <p>In February, people who use an antenna to get television signals will have to begin using conversion boxes to watch their favorite programs. The Federal Communications Commission will start an 80-city tour this week to talk about the changes. We'll hear that story at 6:51.</p> <p>Thanks for listening.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Friday (yay!), August 22, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:26:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Giles Snyder; Jean Cochran<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>A new rule on emergency room billing takes effect in October. Pia Lopez has the Sacramento Bee commentary at 5:33 and 7:33.</p> <p>In this week's installment of StoryCorps, Joe Spano Sr. and his son Joe Jr., share what they've learned from the restaurant business. Joe Sr. opened the restaurant in Abilene, Texas almost thirty years ago when he was out of work. We'll hear from them at 5:25 and 7:25.</p> <p>Leaders in South Ossetia have been organizing rallies to support their drive for independence. They say after independence from Georgia, they want their region to join Russia. Moscow says it will respect any decision the South Ossetians reach about their status. More at 6:10 and 8:10.</p> <p>Decades after measles was/were officially declared eliminated from the U.S., cases are now on the rise. In large part, that's due to an increase in the numbers of parents who choose not to have their children vaccinated for religious or philosophical reasons. That story at 6:40 and 8:40.</p> <p>Thanks for listening. Enjoy the weekend.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Thursday, August 21, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:20:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Jean Cochran<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>Chester County, Pennsylvania, sits inside one of the largest metropolitan concentrations in the world. Housing developers who had it easy during the boom times have had to adapt their pitches to homebuyers as the market cooled. This has led to new thinking -- and new designs – for suburban living. We'll find out what they're doing at 6:21 and 8:21.</p> <p>Hypertension is what's called multi-causal. In today s health segment, we'll hear the various risk factors for the disease. One doctor in Boston is starting to use the latest research evaluating behavioral interventions, like meditation, to control hypertension. That's at 6:40 and 8:40.</p> <p>It's been 40 years since the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia. The invasion ended the "Prague Spring," a brief season of political and cultural freedom. As part of NPR's occasional series, "Echoes of 1968," NPR's Sylvia Poggioli looks back on the four decades since the Warsaw Pact troops invaded Poland. That's at 5:21 and 7:21.</p> <p>The Beaux Arts Trio represents one of the most durable, elegant and widely celebrated chamber ensembles in recent history. N-P-R Music today webcasts, live, the final U-S concert from Tanglewood, Massachusetts. That's where the group had its first public performance in 1955. The group will officially disband after some European concerts. More at 7:51.</p> <p>Thanks for listening.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Wednesday, August 20, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:18:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Giles Snyder<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>In Poland today, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is signing a deal to build a US missile defense base there. The agreement has already angered Russia. More on that story at 6:10 and 8:10.</p> <p>A new study shows it was not the influenza virus, but marauding bacteria that killed tens of millions of people during the 1918 pandemic. If a new pandemic hits, modern antibiotics may prevent such a high death rate. We'll hear about it 6:35 and 8:35.</p> <p>As the new school year begins, the presidents of more than 100 colleges and universities have signed a document urging lawmakers to consider lowering the drinking age. We'll find out why at 5:35 and 7:35.</p> <p>Ever since Michael Phelps clinched his eighth gold medal, Commentator Frank Deford has been fielding questions about the swimmer's place in the sports pantheon. Maybe your question will be answered this morning at 7:55.</p> <p>Thanks for listening.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Tuesday, August 19, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:15:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Korva Coleman, Barbara Klein<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>On Sacramento StoryCorps, we look at a world-changing event through the eyes of a child. Series host Paul Conley has the story this morning at 6:35 and 8:35.</p> <p>It's the perfect summertime fantasy – living year round in a vacation spot. More Americans are making the move from cities and suburbs to beach towns, mountain towns, and the outskirts of National Park. These places are some of the fastest-growing areas in the country. But life in these idyllic towns can present quite a culture shock for the newcomers – few big city amenities, and often only low-paying jobs. More at 6:21 and 8:21.</p> <p>Russia has showed little repentance for its actions in Georgia. It has repeatedly said that it has the right to protect its soldiers and citizens. Now, the West is concerned that Moscow is in the midst of resurgency. More on the situation at 5:10 and 7:10.</p> <p>It was a year ago this week that the global credit crunch began. The mortgage business was struggling with steep losses, and the troubles were spreading throughout the credit markets. Since then, the economy has ground almost to a halt, the housing market has become moribund, and federal officials have resorted to extraordinary means to keep the banking sector afloat. A look at what we've learned in the past year, this morning at 5:40 and 7:40.</p> <p>Thanks for listening.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Monday, August 18, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:16:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Nora Raum, Barbara Klein<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>Russia said it would start withdrawing its troops from Georgia today. But so far there are few reports of that happening. Over the weekend the West warned Russia that it would pay a diplomatic price if it didn't abide by the cease-fire agreement signed by both countries last week. We'll hear more at 6:10 and 8:10.</p> <p>Commentator Ben Tupper is back from his tour of duty as a National Guard officer in Afghanistan. He has been dealing with some post-traumatic stress issues. Recently he had a reunion with a friend whose PTSD is much worse -- and who has much less time to work on it, because he is about to deploy to Iraq. That commentary at 6:45 and 8:45.</p> <p>Speculation continues to grow on who will be the vice presidential nominees. Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain have not made any official announcements or given any hints as to who they might chose as a running mate. More guesses at 5:15 and 7:15.</p> <p>Commentator Leroy Sievers died over the weekend at his home outside Washington DC. He was 53. As a television journalist, he covered wars in Iraq, Central America, Somalia, and Kosovo. After he was diagnosed with cancer, Sievers began writing his daily blog, My Cancer at NPR dot org. Sievers will say goodbye in his owns words, through selections of past commentaries. That's at 5:45 and 7:45.</p> <p>Thanks for listening.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Thursday, August 14, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:18:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Giles Snyder<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>The housing crisis is taking a toll on some senior citizens in an unexpected way. KXJZ's Kelley Weiss reports this morning at 6:33 and 8:33.</p> <p>Most North African governments have succeeded in containing the threat of Islamist militants, especially those linked to al Qaeda. The exception is Algeria. We'll hear more at 6:14 and 8:14.</p> <p>The truce between Russia and Georgia over the breakaway territory, South Ossetia, remains precarious. Russian troops are still inside the former Soviet republic. The United States is standing strong with Georgia. That story at 5:15 and 7:15.</p> <p>Rising health care costs are one of the greatest burdens for states managing growing inmate populations. Mental health care presents additional challenges. Our series on prisons continue at 5:40 and 7:40.</p> <p>Stay cool. Thanks for listening.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Wednesday, August 13, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:33:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Giles Snyder<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>Russia and Georgia yesterday agreed to a provisional cease-fire that ends five days of conflict. The truce was negotiated by the French president. We'll hear more at 6:10 and 8:10.</p> <p>Despite encountering some equipment trouble, American Michael Phelps won two gold medals in swimming events. Members of the U-S swim team also captured the gold in a men's relay event. Phelps now has more career gold medals than any other Olympian. That story, and other Olympic news, at 6:21 and 8:21.</p> <p>As swimmer Michael Phelps continues his gold medal quest, commentator Frank Deford remembers Adolph "Sony Boy" Kiefer, the U-S swimming sensation of the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He'll be in at 7:51.</p> <p>Thanks for listening.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Tuesday, August 12, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:47:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOST: Renee Montagne; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Barbara Klein<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>It's Tuesday, the day we bring you Sacramento StoryCorps. Two friends, now in their 80s, faced World War II from opposite sides. We'll hear them tell their story at 6:35 and 8:35.</p> <p>The conflict between Russia and Georgia appears to have widen with pro-Moscow rebel forces opening a fresh offensive against Georgian troops. The UN Security Council has held five emergency sessions concerning the fighting. We'll have updates in the first segment of each hour.</p> <p>Our "Crime in the City" series takes us to Nablus, a Palestinian city in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. Nablus's layers of history and bustling old kasbah are inspiration for Matt Benyon Rees's new novel "The Samaritan's Secret." It's the latest in his Omar Yussif mystery series. That's at 7:51.</p> <p>Thanks for listening.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Monday, August 11, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:14:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOST: Renee Montagne; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Barbara Klein<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>The battle between Russia and Georgia shows no sign of letting up. The conflict was triggered by a Georgian ground offensive into the Russian-backed breakaway region of South Ossetia. We'll hear this story this morning at 6:10 and 8:10.</p> <p>The U-S Olympic Swim team struck gold in the 400 meter freestyle relay, beating a French team that held a sizeable lead. The victory allows swimmer Michael Phelps an opportunity to continue his quest to win a historic eight gold medals. More on the Olympics at 5:15 and 7:15.</p> <p>Our summer reading series "Crime in the City," continues today with a stop in Glasgow, Scotland. Reporter Vicki Barker tours Glasgow's mean streets - and even meaner housing projects -- with Scottish criminologist-turned-crime-writer Denise Mina. Her characters are battered women, adult incest victims and sufferers of mental illness. Mina says facing your demons with dignity and humor takes at least as much heroism as finding a murderer. that's at 7:50.</p> <p>Thanks for listening. Have a good week.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Friday, August 8, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:20:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Jean Cochran<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>Joe Craven is a talented musician. And he believes anyone can make music. David Watts Barton reports at 6:33 and 8:33.</p> <p>The problem with democracy is too many elections. Ginger Rutland has the Sacrmaneto Bee commentary at 5:33 and 7:33.</p> <p>It's only circumstantial -- that's what some critics have been saying of the FBI's evidence linking scientist Bruce Ivins to the 2001 anthrax attacks. But circumstantial evidence wins cases every day in courts across the country, with no eyewitnesses or DNA samples. More at 6:10 and 8:10.</p> <p>World leaders -- including President Bush – are in Beijing for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. A story about the opening ceremony is coming up at 7:10.</p> <p>In this week's installment of StoryCorps, Babette "Babs" and Walter Sonneborn remember the summer they fell in love. Her family owned a resort, where he worked one summer. They've been married 67 years. That's at 5:25 and 7:25.</p> <p>Thanks for listening. Have a nice weekend.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Thursday, August 7, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:20:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Jean Cochran<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>The monthly Second Saturday event in Sacramento has evolved from an art walk to a full-blown street party. KXJZ's Steve Milne reports this morning at 6:35 and 8:35</p> <p>The FBI yesterday released documents, including e-mails written by Bruce Ivins, the Army scientist who killed himself after learning he was the prime suspect in the anthrax attacks investigation. The e-mails indicated what many called evidence of Ivins' declining grip on reality. We'll hear about the case and about the mental health dimensions of the anthrax investigation this morning at 6:10 and 8:10.</p> <p>Some farmers are making a bundle from high food prices. However, most small farmers in the world's poorest countries are not. The obstacles: high prices for fertilizer and pesticides; poor soil; poor or nonexistent roads. Many aid agencies believe the food crisis represents a new opportunity for the world's subsistence farmers. That's at 5:10 and 7:10.</p> <p>The state budget in California is already more than four weeks late, and there's no sign of a break in the impasse between Republican and Democratic lawmakers. The budget is nearly always late in California, but this year the deficit is bigger, the stakes are higher and the threats of new cuts are direr than ever before. More at 5:35 and 7:35.</p> <p>Thanks for listening.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Wednesday, August 6, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:20:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne; NEWSCASTS: Giles Snyder, Jean Cochran<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>People who couldn't afford a home two years ago ... can now. But the way is not always smooth. KXJZ's Steve Milne walks the path of a first-time buyer, this morning at 6:33 and 8:33.</p> <p>These are desperate times for the nation's airlines. Fuel costs have doubled since last year. That's already forced eight carriers out of business and two more into bankruptcy. The rest are hiking fares, slashing payrolls, and lopping off routes that lose money. And that could have especially harsh consequences for travelers who live in small and medium-sized communities. That story at 6:10 and 8:10.</p> <p>In Central America, ancestral homeland of corn, most governments have refused to allow planting of genetically altered varieties that would then exchange genes with native varieties. Honduras is the exception, and large-scale farmers there have adopted biotech corn with enthusiasm. We'll hear more at 5:21 and 7:21.</p> <p>Even in a struggling economy, sports fans are still willing to pay handsomely for the opportunity to see a game in person. Commentator Frank Deford says the thrill of watching live action still trumps even the best live broadcast for many fans. He'll be in at 7:55.</p> <p>Thanks for listening.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Tuesday, August 5, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:14:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne; NEWSCASTS: Giles Snyder, Jean Cochran<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>What is the key to a successful friendship? Today on Sacramento StoryCorps, we'll hear from two friends who say it is commitment. Series curator Paul Conley has more at 6:35 and 8:35.</p> <p>The number of gorillas known to exist in the world doubled in recent years after a hidden community in the forests of central Africa was discovered. The gorillas have been safe thus far due to a lack of industrial interest in the area, but that s begun to change. That story at 6:15 and 8:15.</p> <p>Since the 2001 anthrax attacks, the federal government has spent more than 50 billion dollars to improve the nation's ability to respond to a biological attack. But experts warn that systems set up to detect a bioterror attack are slow and not comprehensive. More at 5:15 and 7:15.</p> <p>Frozen River won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. It's the story of two women who team up to smuggle illegal immigrants over the Canadian border. Los Angeles Times and Morning Edition film critic Kenneth Turan fell in love with the film when he saw it at Sundance. His review comes up at 5:25 and 7:25.</p> <p>Thanks for listening!</p> </article> <article> <h1>Monday, August 4, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:24:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne; NEWSCASTS: Nora Raum, Jean Cochran<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>Bruce Ivins, the prime suspect in the anthrax letter attacks of 2001, killed himself last week when he learned he might be charged. But recent reports indicate that the FBI's case against him may have been circumstantial at best. We'll hear that story at 6:10 and 8:10.</p> <p>The man whose books on Soviet-era gulags won him international acclaim and years of exile from his homeland has died. Alexander Solzhenitsyn was 89. A remembrance this morning at 6:21 and 8:21.</p> <p>This week, we're examining the global shortage of affordable food and some attempts to solve it. In Honduras, corn and beans are the national foods. But growing them had been a losing proposition. It was cheaper to import grain from the United States. More at 5:21 and 7:21.</p> <p>Thanks for listening.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Friday, August 1, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:21:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Deborah Amos; NEWSCASTS: Giles Snyder, Jean Cochran<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>Building booms in China and India have the price of copper and other metals soaring, while in the U.S., metal thefts are increasing. Ginger Rutland has the Sacramento Bee commentary at 5:33 and 7:33.</p> <p>More than 20 homes have been destroyed in a wildfire at the edge of Yosemite National Park and hundreds of residents had to evacuate. Still, tourists in the Yosemite Valley are enduring the smoke-filled skies and power outages. And for this international tourist attraction, business is mostly going on as usual. That story at 6:35 and 8:45.</p> <p>Congress wants to know who is to blame for the lag time between the onset of the latest salmonella outbreak and the identification of the suspected peppers. Some House members say the F-D-A was slow. The agency says it was a very complicated outbreak. NPR's Joanne Silberner reports on a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing. That's at 5:21 and 7:21.</p> <p>In this week's installment of StoryCorps, Robert Madden explains how his mom reacted to the news that he was gay. We'll hear from him this morning at 5:25 and 7:25.</p> <p>Thanks for listening. Have a great weekend.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Thursday, July 31, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:19:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Deborah Amos; NEWSCASTS: Dave Mattingly, Jean Cochran<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>Trans fat may banned soon. Has it changed teh way you eat? KXJZ's Kelley Weiss reports this morning at 5:35 and 7:35.</p> <p>Love can make you try things you never thought you would. Jeff Hudson reviews "Jack Goes Boating" this morning at 6:33 and 8:33.</p> <p>While the Chinese government promised that the foreign media would be free to cover more than just the Olympics while in China, Internet censorship will still be in place, which has outraged human rights and press groups. We'll find out why at 6:10 and 8:10.</p> <p>San Francisco's status as a self-declared sanctuary for illegal immigrants is under fire following its recent efforts to shield immigrants from federal authorities. The case of one immigrant linked to a triple murder has put pressure on San Francisco officials to rethink the city's sanctuary policies. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports at 5:10 and 7:10.</p> <p>In today's installment of Hidden Kitchens, we hear about the creation of Rice-A-Roni. The San Francisco treat started with a friendship between the wife of a pasta-maker and an old Armenian woman, who brought her rice pilaf recipe to San Francisco after her harrowing exodus from Armenia. The Kitchen Sisters, producers Nikki Silva and Davia Nelson, present "The Birth of Rice-A-Roni" at 7:51.</p> <p>Thanks for listening.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Wednesday, July 30, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:30:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Deborah Amos; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>When the Food and Drug Administration issues an advisory about contaminated food, consumers listen. Like with the three-month salmonella scare that was originally blamed on tomatoes. But when the problem is solved or turns out to be elsewhere, it sometimes takes months, even years, for consumers to trust that food again. KXJZ's Ben Adler reports at 6:40 and 8:40.</p> <p>From a career fair comes an interesting play. Jeff Hudson reviews The Typographer's Dream this morning at 6:33 and 8:33.</p> <p>Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen Johnson has been accused of repeatedly overruling findings of EPA scientists at the request of White House officials. Three Democratic senators have called for an investigation into whether Johnson has committed perjury in Congressional testimony, but Republicans dismissed the move as political grandstanding. We'll hear that story at 6:15 and 8:15.</p> <p>Also, commentator Frank Deford will be in at 7:51.</p> <p>And later this morning ...</p> <p>Go to Latino swap meets around the country and it's likely you can buy<br />prescription drugs WITHOUT a prescription. In Latino culture, buying drugs like<br />antibiotics over the counter is common. But they can pose serious health risks<br />if they're not used properly. In Los Angeles, police are cracking down on these<br />illegal businesses. Are they making progress? KXJZ's Kelley Weiss reports on Day to Day this morning at 10.</p> <p>Thanks for listening.<br /></p> </article> <article> <h1>Tuesday, July 29, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:23:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Deborah Amos; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>Tuesday is the day for Sacramento StoryCorps. Today we'll hear from two women, once ruled by addiction, who turned around their lives. Series Curator Paul Conley has the story <em>at 6:35 and 8:35</em>.</p> <p>Maryland has a new law calling for a 15 percent reduction in per-capita electricity use over the next seven years. NPR Science Correspondent Richard Harris lives in Maryland and decided to find out what would be needed at his house to cut electric use by 15 percent. He found it's quite do-able -- as long as he's willing to invest some money up front. This is the first part of our series on the opportunities -- and barriers – for saving energy. We'll hear from him <em>at 6:21 and 8:21</em>.</p> <p>Americans are not driving as much because of higher gas prices. A drop in gas consumption is hurting gas tax revenues, which pay for roads, bridges and mass transit projects. Transportation officials say they need to rethink the way they collect and dispense money for transportation. They say the current system of relying on the federal gas tax is unsustainable. That's <em>at 5:35 and 7:35</em>.</p> <p>Thanks for listening.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Let The Party Begin!</h1> <p>sshadley — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:07:00 GMT</p> <p>It's over. The "Fix I-5" Project is officially finished. Well, sort of. There are still a few minor construction tasks that will be done in the next few weeks, but certainly not of the scale we've seen in the past few months. There's a little ramp work left to do and a few tweaks in lighting and other projects that won't require road closures during rush hour. In fact we are told the remainder of the activity will take place at night or during the weekend to avoid closing down the main artery of traffic for downtown Sacramento. </p> <p>Northbound lanes of I-5 officially opened one minute early, at 4:59 this morning. That means phase four of the massive project is done, and now we can return to our daily adventures down the concrete jungle to our daily detsinations. I've not had a chance to take I-5 through the "Boat Section" in some time so I'm curious to see the repair work firsthand. Since much of the work was completed by deadline local project manager C.C. Myers and crew are entitled to a portion of the more than 3-million dollars that were offered as bonuses. There were a few delays because of the thick concrete that was excavated on the northbound side at the start of the project. The breath-taking heat we had around the middle of July also required the project to go on a little longer than planned as sealant could only be applied onto the concrete late at night when it had cooled down a little.</p> <p>Road closures and detours apparently didn't take a big bite of profits for Old Town Sacramento businesses during the project, as feared. Michael Ault, Executive Director of "The Downtown Sacramento Partnership" says mid-town merchants haven't reported any major losses because of I-5 construction. He told me during an interview for KXJZ news that it's much bigger than that: "It's not just an I-5 issue, I think we're seeing nationally, retailers and restaurants are taking a little dip in this market, and I think that now that the construction is over, things will pick up a little bit." And, over at the Sacramento Railroad Museum, there was actually a slight increase in visitors during the I-5 project. Museum Guide Alan Hope says that's probably because high gasoline prices are keeping people home and looking for inexpensive ways to re-discover their own community. </p> <p>We've kept pretty busy covering the entire "Fix I-5" project in the KXJZ newsroom, and there will probably be more to tell you about as the project winds down. We'll keep you posted! </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p><span style="FONT-SIZE:14pt;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;"></span><span style="FONT-SIZE:14pt;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;"></span> <p> <p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>Monday, July 28, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:17:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Deborah Amos; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Here are some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>General David Petraeus is winding up his tour as the top US commander in Iraq. He leaves Iraq in September to take over as the head of U-S Central Command, where he ll be responsible for military operations throughout the Middle East, central Asia, and eastern Africa. We'll hear from him <em>at 6:10 and 8:10.</em></p> <p>A new poll of adults in Ohio and Florida finds that some employees go to work sick, either because they do not have sick leave or because they feel financial or workplace pressure not to take their leave. More <em>at 5:35 and 7:35.</em></p> <p>On January 4th, 2007, Nancy Pelosi made history as the first female Speaker of the House. She talks with co-host Deborah Amos about her new book, "Know Your Power: A Message to America's Daughters." Pelosi comes from a devoutly Democratic family, and she charts her journey from stay-at-home mom to politician. That's this morning <em>at 7:51</em>.</p> <p>Thanks for listening.</p> <p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>Friday, July 25, 2008</h1> <p>dapidone — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:20:00 GMT</p> <p>AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep and Deborah Amos; NEWSCASTS: Giles Snyder, Jean Cochran<br />CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley</p> <p>Some highlights of today's show:</p> <p>Gas prices too high? Slow down. Ginger Rutland has the Sacramento Bee commentary <em>at 5:33 and 7:33.</em></p> <p>In this week's installment of StoryCorps, Tom Domingue recalls his mother and stepfather's different approaches to living with polio. Tough love carried the day. That's <em>at 5:25 and 7:25</em>.</p> <p>There are growing concerns in Pakistan that the Taliban is extending its control around the strategic city of Peshawar, situated on Pakistan s border with Afghanistan. It's a vital staging area for NATO supply convoys. We'll hear that story <em>at 6:10 and 8:10</em>.</p> <p>While Barack Obama's been grabbing headlines this week as he visits Europe and the Middle East, John McCain is busy campaigning across the country. An update on the candidates <em>at 5:10 and 7:10</em>.</p> <p>Is it just me or is it Friday?</p> <p>Have a great weekend!</p> </article> <article> <h1>Roto-Rooter Inspects New I-5 Drains</h1> <p>sshadley — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:37:00 GMT</p> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;"> </span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;">There are a lot of plumbing trucks parked at the “Fix I-5” construction site in </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;">downtown Sacramento.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>Roto-Rooter is testing the new drainage system…and </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;"> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;">you’ll be happy to hear--so far: NO CLOGS!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;">Caltrans knew it had a major drainage problem at the “Boat Section” of interstate five for a long time and so that’s why they started the repair work. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>Finally, somebody picked up the yellow pages and called the experts.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>Roto Rooter technicians have been hired by contractor C.C. Myers to test the new drains.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>They’re pouring water into the system and watching with video cameras.</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;"> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;">Here’s Caltrans spokesman Mark Dinger told me in a phone interview: "</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;">They’re lowering those cameras into the pipes and they’re checking all of the connections.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>It’s really a great opportunity for the engineering staff to get a look at the new drainage components and make sure they’re all functioning”</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;"> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;">Good News:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>Roto Rooter hasn’t found any hair balls or cooking grease clogging those freeway drains. In fact, officials say the system is working very well.</span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;"> </span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;">The entire I-5 project is still on scheduled to be complete by early Monday morning.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span>But, Dinger says some late night follow-up work on the freeway will continue in downtown Sacramento through September or October…but only after midnight and he promises it won’t effect rush hour traffic.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span><br style="mso-special-character:line-break;" /></span><span style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;"> </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Arial;"><font size="3"> </font></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Arial;"><font size="3"> </font></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY:Arial;"><font size="3"> </font></span> <p> </p> </article> </main></body></html>