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Sacramento Hiring in Need of a Hold
 Posted 9/2/2010 8:00:00 AM
With the budget over 2 months late and a $19 billion deficit, Governor Schwarzenegger has a request for Sacramento officials - stop hiring. The question is, will anyone listen, and what kind of impact will continued hiring have on the state economy?
Guest: Dr. Michael Shires, Professor of California Public Policy at Pepperdine University
Center Stage: Hunchback
Posted 9/2/2010 8:00:00 AM
"The Hunchback of Notre Dame"
Special film presentation of silent classic
at Petaluma church with live music
PRODUCER: Cinnabar Theater presents the 21st Annual Petaluma Summer Music Festival
WHAT: The Hunchback of Notre Dame - A special film presentation
A live band performs for this rare screening of the 1923 silent classic "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," featuring 'the man of a thousand faces' Lon Chaney, Sr.
Don't miss this rare experience to see this live-action adaptation of Victor Hugo's celebrated novel with the action scored by Dallas composer Paul Slavens leading his musicians with improvisational music and the ringing of real church bells. Presented in the beautiful St. Vincent dePaul Church.
An event for the entire family. Dress as your favorite character and join in the fun.
Presented in partnership with the Petaluma Film Alliance.
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 3, 2010
7 p.m. ...
Possible Peace for the Middle East
Posted 9/2/2010 7:18:00 AM
With the U.S. combat occupation in Iraq coming to an end, the Middle East moved front and center yesterday as President Obama hosted a series of meetings with Israeli and Arab leaders.
Guest: Dick Uliano, CNN
Parents May Be Fined and Jailed For Chronic Truancy
Posted 9/1/2010 9:01:00 AM
Among the many bills awaiting the Governor's signature to become law is state Senator Mark Leno's SB 1317. The bill addresses truancy though out the state and would make it a misdemeanor for parents to face if their kids miss too much class.
Children from kindergarten though 8th grade would not be allowed more than 10 percent of the school year in unexcused absences. Chronic truancy could land parents in jail for up to a year and/or as much as $2,000 in fines.
Guest: California 3rd District Senator, Mark Leno.
Chelsea's Law Makes it to the Governor's Desk
Posted 9/1/2010 9:00:00 AM
Chelsea's Law, a new bill that has the ability to sentence adult predators to life without parole if they are convicted of violent sexual assault has made it's way to Governor Schwarzenegger's desk. If signed, it would be California's newest law to protect against child predators.
Guest: Marc Klaas of the Klaas Kids Foundation
California Beach Goers Beware
Posted 9/1/2010 7:30:00 AM
A rule that lowers the required amount of ocean water testing may put California's beach goers back at risk. In 1999 a law was passed requiring the coastal waters to be tested weekly during the beach going season, but a lack funding has allowed the law to be ingnored.
Guest: Dr. Frank Shaughnessy, Humboldt State University Department of Biological Science
Disihibition in America
Posted 9/1/2010 7:00:00 AM
Some blame parents, some chalk it up to the depiction in the media, and others say that the rise in rude behavior in America is just a result of the crowding in our modern world. However, no matter what way you look at it, Americans are not liking it. In fact, 79 percent of us think that rude behavior has become a prevelent problem.
Guest: Dr. Frank Farley, Professor of Educational Psychology at Temple University and former president of the American Psychological Association
Combat in Iraq Has Come to an End
Posted 9/1/2010 6:30:00 AM
As President Obama addressed the nation yesterday, the combat mission in Iraq officially came to an end. Obama also answered questions on the minds of many Americans about the economy, stating that the economic crisis would be his central responsibility.
Guest: Dick Uliano, CNN
On the Couch with Tara
Posted 8/31/2010 9:00:00 AM
A group of Chilean miners are stuck almost half a mile underground, and it looks as though it may take up to four months for rescue crews to break through. Today we discuss what kind of mental and physical impact this may have of them.
Taxation Without Legalization
Posted 8/31/2010 8:30:00 AM
With the decision of whether or not to legalize marijuana looming on the horizon, Senate Bill 11-31, The "Cannabis Licensing Act" has come under fire by pro-legalization activists and organizations. Organizations like the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws, also known as NORML, are opposed to the bill because it would "require commercial growers, retailers, wholesalers and transporters to register with the state" but do nothing to protect them under the law to legalize the wholesale or retail sales.
Guest: Senator Ron Calderon of Montebello, introduced SB 11-31
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