CapRadio | All Things Considered 2005-01-19

All Things Considered 2005-01-19

Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Central Valley Economy Lags Behind Rest of State
Despite its phenomenal growth the Central Valley is struggling economically according to a new report. As Bob Hensley reports the study by the Great Valley Center indicates the future for the region looks bleak.
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
California Executes Beardslee
Condemned murderer Donald Beardslee, was executed by lethal injection early this Wednesday at San Quentin State Prison. The execution was the first in California since 2002.
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
California State Parks Installing Wireless Hotspots
Soon campers at California's state parks will be able to use their laptop computers in their tents and at picnic tables. Dan Kennedy at the Business Journal tells us about this technology move.
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Senate Democrats Pushing for State Health Plan
Senate Democrats say they'll push hard this year for a single, state-administered health plan to cover all Californians.
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Legislature Democrats Pledge Not to Raise Taxes
The legislature's top Democrat says he’s definitely not looking to raise taxes in 2005.
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Local Teachers using Presidential Inauguration in Classroom
Some local educators are using Thursday's inauguration of President Bush as a "teachable moment."
Wednesday, January 19, 2005

All Things Considered 2005-01-19