All Things Considered 2008-12-02


 
Tuesday, December 2, 2008

    Part of Series

  • Smelt Creates Clash Over Delta Water Exports
    State biologists tracking the longfin smelt could decide as early as this week whether to restrict Delta water exports. They say pumping water out of the Delta threatens the fish. But critics say the restrictions could affect human health and safety.
    Tuesday, December 2, 2008
  • UC Davis Researcher Helps Create Waterproof Rice
    A local researcher has helped develop a flood-tolerant type of rice that could make a difference in the lives of millions of people around the world.
    Tuesday, December 2, 2008
  • Auburn Dam Permits Revoked By Water Board
    It looks like the Auburn Dam may be scrapped for good.
    Tuesday, December 2, 2008
  • Johnson Officially Becomes Sacramento's 55th Mayor
    Kevin Johnson presided over his first council meeting as mayor of Sacramento Tuesday night – after signing the oath of office earlier in the day.
    Tuesday, December 2, 2008
  • More School Children Getting Free and Reduced Price Lunches
    More California school children are turning to free and reduced price breakfast and lunch programs in public schools. That’s according to the state Schools Chief. He says California’s funding for the program ran out this last school year.
    Wednesday, December 3, 2008