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Hi-Tech Catamarans Criticized After Sailor Dies

Friday, May 17, 2013

As America's Cup officials investigate the tragic drowning of Olympian Andrew Simpson last week in San Francisco, some in the sailing community are questioning the safety of the ultra-fast high tech catamarans featured in the upcoming race.

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California Reluctant To Further Reduce Its Prison Population

Friday, May 03, 2013

California is in the midst of an effort to bring its prison population down, as ordered by the U.S. Supreme Court. California Gov. Jerry Brown has submitted a new plan to further reduce the number of inmates. But he's still striking a defiant tone toward the courts — saying he's done enough to address overcrowding concerns.

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On California Prisons, It's The Governor Vs. The Courts

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

California Gov. Jerry Brown is trying to end federal oversight of his state's prison system, with little success. Legal experts have compared his position to those of Southern governors who defied court orders to integrate public facilities in the 1950s.

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Longtime Sports Broadcaster Pat Summerall Dies At 82

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Summerall was a former NFL player turned sports announcer who is best known for his football broadcasts with booth partner John Madden. Summerall also covered the Masters golf tournament and tennis.

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Stockon, California's Request For Bankruptcy Approved By Judge

Wednesday, April 03, 2013

A judge has cleared the way for the city to file for Chapter 9 protection. And that sets up a fight between bondholders and the state pension system, who is first in line to get paid?

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In Bankruptcy, Stockton Must Decide Pension Issue

Tuesday, April 02, 2013

A federal judge says Stockton, Calif., may continue with its bankruptcy filing. The judge ruled Monday that the city does not have to take money from its pension obligations to pay its debts.

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How To Be The Good Guy With A Gun At School

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

In the aftermath of the Newtown school shooting, there's a raging public debate over placing armed guards in schools. Some say it's impractical, but about a third of American schools already have some kind of armed security. One school police officer in Stockton, Calif., finds the job is part protector, part mentor.

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Oakland To Issue IDs That Double As Debit Cards

Monday, February 25, 2013

Oakland, Calif., is issuing municipal ID cards to anyone who can prove residency. It doubles as a debit card. Supporters say it will help residents who are poor, without a bank or undocumented. Immigration control advocates say the city is abetting illegal immigration.

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Did Man Who Armed Black Panthers Lead Two Lives?

Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Richard Aoki, an early member of the Black Panther Party, gave the Panthers their first guns. He was a former soldier, a militant radical and, maybe, an FBI informant.

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