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Reports on the resignation of California Secretary of State Kevin Shelley due to state and federal investigations into his personal and political conduct. Acknowledgement made by Shelley that he made errors; Impact of the resignation on the political future of the Democratic Party in the state.

Reports that Rani Saijo, owner of the Leaves of Grass Books, canceled the signing of the book by the author of a biography on Judi Bari, an anti-logging activist and eco-celebrity because of flaws in California. Discussion of Bari's personal life; Author Kate Coleman's admission of errors, but rejects the notion that they undermine the book's credibility; Complaint against the publisher, Encounter Books.

Reports that persistent rainfall in the West in the United States has helped minimize the drought in the region. Increase in water levels in some areas due to continued rainfall; Significance of weather conditions in the next three to four months; Increase in annual total rainfall in Nevada, Arizona and Los Angeles, California.

Reports that San Francisco, California mayor Gavin Newsom, and his wife Kimberly Guilfoyle Newsom, will be filing for divorce.

Reports on the Environmental Working Group's criticism on water contract of farmers in California. Estimated average water subsidies given to farmers annually; Call to make details of subsidies limit public and limit the amount and value of water subsidies to large farms.

Reports on the decision of the jury in the Scott Peterson double-murder case to quit for the weekend after deliberating for two days without reaching a decision in the sentencing phase of the trial in California.

Reports that the jury began their deliberations in the penalty phase of Scott Peterson's double murder trial in Redwood City, California. Background of the case; Instructions issued by Judge Alfred A. Delucchi to the jurors; Missteps during deliberations in the guilt phase of the trial; Closing arguments by the prosecution.

Reports on a class action lawsuit filed in federal court by civil liberty groups trying to overturn a state law approved by voters in California that requires the collection of DNA samples from anyone arrested for a felony.

Reports on the approval rating of San Francisco, California mayor and Democrat Gavin Newsom. Percentage of San Franciscans approving Newsom; Newsom's support on same-sex marriage; Views that Newsom contributed to the defeat of Democrats and presidential candidate John Kerry.

Reports on the disappointment of Californian supporters of U.S. presidential candidate John Kerry on the results of the November 2, 2004 presidential race. First Congregational Church's holding of an evening of prayer and meditation to soberly reflect on how to best go forward from the election results; Comments on the ignorance of Americans who voted for President George W. Bush.

Reports that California voters have approved on November 2, 2004, a ballot measure to spend a large amount of meny on research of human embryonic stem cells. Supporters of the measures; Establishment of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine; Call for the state to issue general obligation bonds.

Reports on the opposition by members of the Winnemem Wintu Indian tribe to the plan to raise the dam in Shasta Lake, California by as much as 18 and a half feet. Battle ritual of dancing and fasting on acorn water; Statewide plan to increase water storage capacity; Comments of tribe spiritual leader and chief Mark Franco.

Reports that the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled on September 9, 2004 that the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission had erred in rejecting up to $2.8 billion in refunds to California electric customers resulting from what the court called “artificial manipulation on a massive scale” of the state's energy market.

Cites the announcement by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of the deal formed with the Lytton Band of Pomono Indians authorizing the construction of an urban casino in San Pablo, California. Number of slot machines for installation; Regard for the project as part of five gaming agreements to provide state revenues; Projected annual revenue; Criticism against the size of the project due to concerns of crowding attributed to its construction near a congested urban highway.

Focuses on a scientific study released by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences which presents an alarming view of climate changes in California. Details of the weather changes in the state as temperatures rise around the world; Scenarios about fossil fuel use presented in the study.

Reports that the California Supreme Court has revoked the licenses issued to gay couples in San Francisco. Conclusion that San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom had overstepped his authority by allowing same-sex marriages.

Reports that prosecution witness Amber Frey testified in the murder trial of Scott Peterson in California. Relationship between Frey and Peterson; Accusations that Peterson killed his wife so that he could continue his affair with Frey; Importance of the testimony in the prosecution's case.

Reports on a political struggle between the liberal Sierra Club and one of its critics in Congress, Representative George Radanovich of California. Legislation written by Radanovich that the Le Conte Memorial Lodge, a library and education center run by the Sierra Club, be removed from the Yosemite National Park; Status of the Radanovich's bill; Preparations for the centennial celebration of the lodge.

Focuses on the sale of marijuana for medical purposes in San Francisco, California. Californians' support of the medical use of marijuana; Ways the city is struggling with the excesses of the state law's success; Questions of city officials, dispensary owners and medical marijuana advocates; Decision by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to impose a six-month moratorium on new dispensaries, after health officials counted at least 43 unregulated facilities; Views of Captain Rick Bruce of the San Francisco police; How problems associated with distributing the drug are troubling towns and neighborhoods.

Reports that California is expected to grow by nearly 13 million people in the next 25 years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Implications of the population growth and sifts in California; Reference to Governor Edmund G. (Pat) Brown, who presided over a population explosion in 1959; Concerns of politicians and scholars; Outlook for new areas of development; Complications in the plans for new growth; Approach of the state's governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger; Emphasis of a plan in Sacramento on compact developments near mass transit. INSET: Ceaseless Sprawl.

Examines politics and government in California as of May 2, 2005. Report that the approval rating of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has fallen due to his policies on the state's budget and the administration of the state pension; Views of Schwarzenegger on the activities of vigilante border patrols in Arizona; Reaction of Schwarzenegger to Democratic opposition to his policies; Efforts of Schwarzenegger to arrange a referendum on the conversion of the state pension system to a system of private investment accounts; Long-term impact of Schwarzenegger's policies on politics in California.

Focuses on the political career of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Delivery of the annual State of the State address; Observation on how good he handles the role as a governor; Public approval rating of Schwarzenegger.

Reports that lawyers for California Governor Gray Davis will file a legal challenge to the planned recall election scheduled for October 7, 2003. Number of individuals publicly expressing interest in becoming candidates for governor, suggesting a confusing atmosphere; How the news of a legal challenge to the recall election caught many by surprise, even supporters of Davis; Comments from Peter Rangone, communications director for Californians Against a Costly Recall, a committee setup by Davis; Details of the legal memorandum prepared for the lawsuit; Discussion of the ability of several California counties to handle the recall election and potentially limiting the voting opportunities of residents.

Reports on the plan of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to run for a full term in the 2006 state election.

Reports on the legal battle between divorced couple Renee Amick and Russell Hendrix over the remains of their son Jason Hendrix, who was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq, in California.

Reports on the move of Kenneth Matsumura to issue a formal notice of recall against California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Reports on the decision of a federal judge which considers that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools as an unconstitutional endorsement in religion in Sacramento, California.

Reports on the plan of California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to veto the country's first same-sex marriage bill.

Reports on the decision of lawmakers to legalize same-sex marriage in California.

Reports on the new policy by the California Highway Patrol regarding the possession and use of marijuana for therapeutic purposes.

Reports on a federal judge who has ordered the Justice Department to investigate the continued use by the federal authorities of Yemeni informant Essam Magid even though the man revealed his undercover status during a terror investigation in California.

Highlights the Positive Space, a gathering attended by gays and people infected with AIDS, that aims to prevent AIDS in San Francisco, California.

Reports on the stance of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger regarding the November election.

Reports on the decision of the California health officials to stop the issuance of identification cards to medical marijuana patients.

Reports that federal authorities had cracked the biggest case ever involving the use of medical marijuana dispensaries in California as a cover for international drug dealing and money laundering, which they said extended to Canada and countries in Asia.

Reports that federal agents have executed search warrants at three medical marijuana dispensaries, as part of a broad investigation into marijuana trafficking in San Francisco, California.

Reports on the special election ordered by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger so that voters could consider his proposed changes to state government in California.

Reports that Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has indicated she will not attend the 60th anniversary celebration of the founding of the United Nations in San Francisco, California.

Focuses on the reputation of Archbishop William J. Levada as an assertive protector of the Roman Catholic Church orthodoxy in San Francisco, California.

Focuses on the spectacle of the Yosemite National Park for tourists during springtime in Yosemite Valley, California.

Reports that ten California cities and counties had submitted bids in March 2005 for the possible headquarters for the state's new embryonic stem cell research program, formally known as the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine.

Focuses on the voluntary help given by retirees to hunt for terrorists in California.

Reports on the public safety from the flight of gooey, yellow windshield splats according to Arthur Shapiro, University of California professor of evolution and ecology.

Reports on the death sentence of Scott Peterson imposed by Judge Alfred A. Delucchi in Redwood City, California.

Reports on the start of the Democratic race for governor of California.

Reports that the convictions of dozens of death-row inmates in California are coming under legal scrutiny because of accusations that Jews and black women were excluded from juries in capital trials in Alameda County as standard practice. Background on the habeas corpus case of Fred H. Freeman, a condemned inmate who is seeking to overturn his 1987 conviction; Statement by former Alameda prosecutor, John R. Quatman; Dispute of the claims by Alameda County officials; Role of Judge Stanley Golde, who presided over more death penalty cases than any other Alameda County Judge; Efforts of defense lawyers and groups opposing the death penalty to uncover evidence of possible bias involving black women and Jewish jurors; Questions over the intent behind the accusation.

Focuses on the influence of political donors on California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Reports on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's collection of signatures for ballot measures in California.

Focuses on the legal battle on water property rights and agricultural interests in the protection for endangered fish and other wildlife in California. Agreement of the federal government to pay farmers in Tulare and Kern Counties over reduced water supplies; Opposition of State chief deputy Attorney General Richard M. Frank to the payment of farmers for water diverted to endangered fish; Contention of the federal and state governments that water is public and not to the farmers and can be used as public dictates; Details of other water litigations.

Discusses efforts of California Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to promote his state. Suggestion that Schwarzenegger is luring Californians to his political purpose; Public approval rating; How Schwarzenegger has combined Hollywood marketing with his governorship; Comments of Schwarzenegger; Issue of showmanship and marketing; How, in 2004, he sold voters on a huge borrowing plan; Marketing strategies and sales techniques; Views of critics; Background on Schwarzenegger, who cultivated his celebrity as a film star.