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KPCC's award-winning news team brings you features and interviews focusing on political issues in California. KPCC's local reporting can be heard during Morning Edition and All Things Considered, and throughout the day, at 89.3 FM. Visit KPCC online at www.kpcc.org. Note: These stories are part of KPCC's ongoing news coverage. Topic-based stories will appear in this podcast as they are broadcast on-air. New stories may appear daily, weekly, or bi-weekly, not necessarily on a predictable schedule.


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John Garamendi sworn in as congressman

California’s newest member of Congress, former lieutenant governor John Garamendi, took the oath of office the floor of the U.S. House today....

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[ Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:25:31 -0800 ]



John Garamendi sworn in as congressman

California’s newest member of Congress, former lieutenant governor John Garamendi, took the oath of office the floor of the U.S. House today....

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[ Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:25:31 -0800 ]



California lawmakers pass water plan to improve supply

After months of negotiation and a couple of all-night voting sessions, state lawmakers passed a cluster of bills Wednesday morning designed to improve California’s water supply. They’ve called the $11 billion package “historic” – and it is. The plan alters the way California manages water. ...

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[ Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:36:43 -0800 ]



California lawmakers pass water plan to improve supply

After months of negotiation and a couple of all-night voting sessions, state lawmakers passed a cluster of bills Wednesday morning designed to improve California’s water supply. They’ve called the $11 billion package “historic” – and it is. The plan alters the way California manages water. ...

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[ Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:36:43 -0800 ]



Carly Fiorina derides Barbara Boxer as do-nothing senator

Former Hewlett-Packard chief executive Carly Fiorina announced Wednesday she’s running for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in California. Fiorina brings considerable wealth and name recognition to her bid to oust three-term Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer....

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[ Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:41:46 -0800 ]



Carly Fiorina derides Barbara Boxer as do-nothing senator

Former Hewlett-Packard chief executive Carly Fiorina announced Wednesday she’s running for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in California. Fiorina brings considerable wealth and name recognition to her bid to oust three-term Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer....

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[ Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:41:46 -0800 ]



City of Malibu seeks septic tank solutions

Septic tanks helped give birth to the city of Malibu just 18 years ago. People along 21 miles of scenic coastline wanted local control over how Malibu would treat wastewater. Now regional water officials will vote on whether to prohibit septic systems. Regulators blame septic tanks for poor water quality along the coast, at surf spots and in Malibu Lagoon....

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[ Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:50:03 -0800 ]



City of Malibu seeks septic tank solutions

Septic tanks helped give birth to the city of Malibu just 18 years ago. People along 21 miles of scenic coastline wanted local control over how Malibu would treat wastewater. Now regional water officials will vote on whether to prohibit septic systems. Regulators blame septic tanks for poor water quality along the coast, at surf spots and in Malibu Lagoon....

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[ Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:50:03 -0800 ]



LA trims employee paychecks

Starting next month, some Los Angeles city employees will take home less in their paychecks. The L.A. City Council approved the cost-saving cuts on Wednesday....

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[ Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:51:32 -0800 ]



LA trims employee paychecks

Starting next month, some Los Angeles city employees will take home less in their paychecks. The L.A. City Council approved the cost-saving cuts on Wednesday....

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[ Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:51:32 -0800 ]



State lawmakers agree on water deal

Sacramento lawmakers worked until 6 this morning to pass a historic water deal. The package of bills is designed to improve the state's water supply. KPCC's Julie Small has been monitoring the effort in Sacramento. She spoke with Steve Julian about what's in this water package. (Text: Samantha Young/AP)...

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[ Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:07:42 -0800 ]



State lawmakers agree on water deal

Sacramento lawmakers worked until 6 this morning to pass a historic water deal. The package of bills is designed to improve the state's water supply. KPCC's Julie Small has been monitoring the effort in Sacramento. She spoke with Steve Julian about what's in this water package. (Text: Samantha Young/AP)...

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[ Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:07:42 -0800 ]



New congressman John Garamendi joins health care debate

California’s newest congressman is heading to Washington today to join the health care debate....

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[ Wed, 4 Nov 2009 05:52:53 -0800 ]



New congressman John Garamendi joins health care debate

California’s newest congressman is heading to Washington today to join the health care debate....

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[ Wed, 4 Nov 2009 05:52:53 -0800 ]



LA County weighs in on MPAs: Yes in Malibu, no at Rocky Point

Los Angeles County supervisors have added their opinion to the debate over where and how to protect marine life off the Southern California coast....

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[ Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:10:51 -0800 ]



Historic legislation to improve California’s water supply stalled in Legislature

A vote on bills to improve California’s water supply stalled in the state legislature Tuesday.  The Senate has passed several of the bills that comprise a comprehensive overhaul of the way the state manages and monitors water.  One of the more controversial bills has hit a snag. ...

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[ Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:21:01 -0800 ]



Villaraigosa picks reformed anti-gang cop to be next LAPD chief

Just a few years ago, it would have been unimaginable for the mayor of Los Angeles to name someone from inside the long-troubled LAPD to lead the department. Tuesday, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa did just that. He chose Deputy Chief Charlie Beck – a reformed hard-driving anti-gang cop – to succeed Bill Bratton in what the mayor’s called his most important appointment....

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[ Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:20:05 -0800 ]



LA Police Protective League supports nomination of Charlie Beck for police chief

The union that represents rank-and-file LAPD officers quickly endorsed the nomination of Charlie Beck to be the next police chief. The Los Angeles Police Protective League represents the nearly 10,000 sworn members of the LAPD....

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[ Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:44:41 -0800 ]



Feds drop investigation of former California Assemblyman Mike Duvall

Former California State Assemblyman Mike Duvall of Orange County appears to be off the legal hook for his recorded boasts of exploits with two female lobbyists. KPCC’s Julie Small says federal authorities announced Monday they won’t file charges against Duvall....

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[ Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:05:22 -0800 ]



LA Metro's deal with Italian rail car manufacturer falls apart

L.A. County’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority has thrown AnsaldoBreda from the train. The Italian company had agreed to build a factory in Los Angeles and manufacture 100 more light rail cars for the regional transit system. But negotiations derailed over the weekend, and now the $300 million deal is off. ...

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[ Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:37:52 -0800 ]



GOP boycotts climate change debate

When you’re in the minority in Washington, you often have to get creative to make your point. Tuesday in the House of Representatives, Republicans will take turns reading the entire health care bill out loud. GOP senators are trying a different tactic with the climate change bill. They’re staging a boycott. ...

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[ Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:28:57 -0800 ]



California to transfer more inmates to private prisons out of state

California prison officials announced plans Monday to transfer thousands more inmates out of state to private prisons. The move’s a way to relieve overcrowding in state prisons....

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[ Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:38:19 -0800 ]



LAPD, City Hall watchers closely track chief selection

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is expected to name a new police chief Tuesday. The closely-watched choice will likely replace former chief William Bratton....

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[ Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:40:39 -0800 ]



California's lawmakers to vote on comprehensive water policy change

California lawmakers could vote as early as today on bills intended to improve the state’s water supply. Some thought they’d be able to agree on a plan last week, but negotiations stalled. Despite the setbacks, one veteran of California’s water wars says there’s still reason to hope legislators will finally improve the state's water supply....

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[ Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:09:13 -0800 ]



Today is last day to register for special Orange County Assembly election

If you live in certain parts of Orange County, Monday's the last day to register to vote in a special election coming up later this month. The election will fill the vacant seat in the state Assembly district in northern Orange County....

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[ Mon, 2 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 ]



Mayor Villaraigosa to select LAPD chief Tuesday

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s expected to name a new police chief Tuesday. Bill Bratton’s last day on the job was Saturday....

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[ Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:07:13 -0800 ]



End of Daylight Saving Time weighs on California's Capitol

Daylight Saving Time ended Sunday morning. So turn the clocks back and get ready for fewer hours of sunlight. The lack of daylight this time of year can have a profound effect on people’s moods. That’s particularly true at the state Capitol....

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[ Sun, 1 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 ]



SF Mayor Newsom ends run for Calif. governor

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who propelled the debate over gay marriage but struggled to find a popular message outside the San Francisco Bay area, has dropped his bid for California governor. (Audio: San Francisco Chronicle political reporter Carla Marinucci speaks about the announcement.)...

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[ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:03:08 -0700 ]



Los Angeles reduces police services to help address budget crisis

The city of Los Angeles continues to grapple with plummeting tax revenues resulting from the recession. Friday, the City Council took a number of actions to help reduce a $400 million deficit, including reducing the number of overtime hours police officers can work....

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[ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:31:54 -0700 ]



Cooley declines to file charges against LAPD officers in MacArthur Park melee

Los Angeles County prosecutors Friday announced they will not file criminal charges against the officers who hit non-violent immigrant rights demonstrators in MacArthur Park two years ago....

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[ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:49:48 -0700 ]






Hipsters United

News, speculation, and discussion about The Smashing Pumpkins, their music, and their legacy. http://www.hipstersunited.com


Homegrown mix

A mix of the best unsigned black music from the UK. 1Xtra?s Ras Kwame mixes up the hottest new tracks every week. 1Xtra is a BBC digital radio station. It plays the best in contemporary black music, with a strong emphasis on live music and supporting new British artists. For more info and the podcast Terms of Use go to www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra


Asian Network Film Cafe

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