Thursday, october 30, 2008

AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST:  Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley

Here are some highlights of today's show:

Most Sacramento high school students are to young to vote this year.  But they ARE taking part in mock elections.  And local elections officials say their voter education program is working.  KXJZ's Steve Milne reprots this morning at 6:33.

California is playing a key role in the efforts by Democratic and Republican parties as they try to sway Nevada voters.  Willie Albright reports from Reno at 5:35 and 7:35.

The federal government appears to be on the verge of announcing a massive plan to help home owners struggling to avoid foreclosure. The plan could involve hundreds of billions of dollars in government loan guarantees. More at 6:10 and 8:10.

The leaves are falling -- and food writer Nigella Lawson is ready to share some of her favorite autumn recipes. With ingredients like butternut squash, pears and chestnut puree, many of the flavors are tart but mellow, with an earthy sweetness. Cooking with Nigella at 7:51.

Thanks for listening.