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California Republicans Urge Action on Immigration Reform
Tue, Jun 18, 2013

The Republican Party is not typically seen as leading the charge on federal immigration reform. But in California some Republicans have become outspoken supporters of Congressional action.


Study: Juvenile Incarceration Rates Down in California
Tue, Jun 18, 2013

A new study shows California’s population of incarcerated juveniles dropped more than 35 percent over a ten year period.


Delta Plan Faces Several Lawsuits
Mon, Jun 17, 2013

California’s long-term plan to manage the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta has a tough fight ahead of it. The Delta Plan is now facing four lawsuits.


New Kings GM Says Math and Basketball Go Well Together
Mon, Jun 17, 2013

The Sacramento Kings have hired a new general manager to oversee the team’s revival after seven straight losing seasons. New GM Pete D’Alessandro says the Kings will be on the cutting edge of evaluating player performance.


SMUD Proposes Rate Hikes
Mon, Jun 17, 2013

If you get your electricity from the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, your bills may be going up soon.


Smokejumpers, Elite Firefighting Crew
Mon, Jun 17, 2013

The death of a Northern California firefighter earlier this month has raised the profile of crews who parachute into remote areas from airplanes.


Brown Has Veto Options With New State Budget
Mon, Jun 17, 2013

The California legislature finished up its work on the state budget over the weekend - but spending levels aren't set in stone yet. Governor Jerry Brown has until the middle of next week to sign the budget and issue any line-item vetoes.


More Fire Restrictions From U.S. Forest Service
Mon, Jun 17, 2013

Fire restrictions go into effect today in the western half of the Eldorado National Forest.


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A Surprising Barrier To Clean Water: Human Nature

Getting clean water to people in the developing world isn't just an engineering problem.


If Supplies Of Oil Are Up, Why Is Gas Still Pricey?

Supplies of oil have been surging this year, and U.S. drivers, who have been switching to more fuel-efficient cars, are using less gasoline.That would seem to be the right economic combination to push down prices at the pump, but gasoline prices have remained stubbornly high this summer.


How Ted Cruz's Father Shaped His Views On Immigration

The Texas senator says giving a path to citizenship to immigrants in the U.S. illegally would be unfair to immigrants who followed the rules, like his own father, 74-year-old Rafael Bienvenido Cruz. He portrays his dad as a kind of Cuban Horatio Alger.


Translated Into Navajo, Star Wars Will Be

The Navajo Nation and Lucasfilm have teamed up to translate the original Star Wars movie into Navajo, entertaining those who already speak it, and teaching newcomers about the language and culture.


What Makes Rituals Special? Join Us For A Google+ Conversation

From savoring a morning coffee to lighting a candle each night, people employ rituals all over the world. NPR science correspondent Shankar Vedantam speaks with behavior scientist Francesca Gino and Slate columnist William Saletan about the role of rituals in human life.


Can This Dominican Factory Pay Good Wages And Make A Profit?

Textile workers in some poor countries like Bangladesh can make less than $100 a month. One factory in the Dominican Republic is trying something different: It's paying workers $500 a month. The company has yet to break even after three years, but the CEO says the business is growing rapidly and he believes it will be profitable.


In More Cities, A Camera On Every Corner, Park And Sidewalk

A growing number of cities are using surveillance cameras in the hope of fighting crime, but all that video is almost useless without powerful search tools to sort the material. The municipal camera trend is proving to be big business for companies that design video analytics software.


Gourmands Through The Ages: 'A History Of Food In 100 Recipes'

From ancient Egyptian bakers to Gordon Ramsey, every era has its foodies. And without them, the history of food would be pretty darn boring, says William Sitwell. His new book chronicles how these epicures shaped our palates, and the recipes they left behind.


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