Jan 7th, 2009 · Californians passed a proposition in November banning same sex marriage. But California's attorney general Jerry Brown is asking to invalidate the measure, saying constitutional rights would be violated.
Jan 2nd, 2009 · California may have some major political clout with Barack Obama's new administration. The president-elect has appointed Californians to key positions, and the state already has muscle on Capitol Hill. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and other members of the California delegation, will head half a dozen powerful congressional committees. All of this means California is back on the Washington "A" list.
Nov 20th, 2008 · Californians voted in favor of a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage earlier this month. Gay rights groups are now challenging the amendment in the California Supreme Court. We discuss what issues the court will consider.
Oct 24th, 2008 · Californians vote on Proposition 8 on Election Day. That measure would define marriage as a union between a man and a woman, and could overturn a California Supreme Court decision earlier this year that cleared the way for same-sex marriages in the state.
Oct 22nd, 2008 · Since 1969, when Santa Barbara's coast was the site of a devastating oil spill, the county has been staunchly opposed to more offshore drilling. But with the recent removal of a federal ban, some in the area seem to be having a change of heart.
Sep 1st, 2008 · As part of "California Dreamin'," Day to Day's series of stories about the state of the California dream, the show asked listeners to submit their favorite West Coast songs. Here are five of their picks. They weren't all written in praise of the Golden State, but this is the music that reminds Californians of home.
Jul 10th, 2008 · Californian garage rock revivalists the Shys titled their second full length record You'll Never Understand This Band the Way That I Do, and from the way it sounds, you can't help but wonder if the band in question is the White Stripes. Between the album's heavy, blues-inspired guitars, minimalist drumming, and lead singer Kyle Krone's distinctive howl, the record could easily be packaged in red and white. But while Detroit's duo can at times err on the side of experimentalism, the Shys have taken the crunchy guitars and heavy, fuzz-filled solos, and added more traditionally poppy group choruses and catchy melodies to come out with gritty rock that is immediately accessible.
Jul 2nd, 2008 · San Francisco's mayor is considering running for governor of California. The president of the California Voter Foundation discusses Newsome's history as a liberal leader, the scandals in his past, and whether or not Californians would be receptive to his bid.