Tuesday, August 26, 2008

AMERICA'S HOSTS: STEVE INSKEEP AND RENEE MONTAGNE; NEWSCASTS: Giles Snyder, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley

Here are some highlights of today's show:

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.

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.

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.

John McCain joined Jay Leno on TV last night.  More on that at 5:15 and 7:15.

Thanks for listening.  Stay cool.