All Things Considered 2010-01-12

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Eureka Assessing Quake Damage
Officials in the Northern California city of Eureka say damage from this weekend's earthquake has climbed to nearly $22 million.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Tahoe Tourism Up This Holiday Season Over Last
Tahoe-area tourism officials say this past holiday season was a good one – despite, or perhaps because of, the bad economy.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
State Exports Up Slightly
California's export economy showed faint signs of life in November. The state shipped $11 billion worth of goods – a $200 million boost compared to November of 2008.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Assembly Committee Approves Bill That Would Legalize Recreational Marijuana
The Assembly Public Safety Committee passed the measure but it still has to go to the full Assembly and Senate for a vote.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Legislative Analyst: Governor's Budget Too Optimistic
The state's non-partisan legislative analyst says the Governor's budget plan isn't half-bad, but when it comes to raking in lots of federal dollars, he has one message: Dream on.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Anti-Smoking Efforts Get Mixed Marks
The American Lung Association gives California an A for keeping tobacco smoke away from worksites, schools, restaurants and retail stores. But when it comes to spending money on smoking-prevention programs the Lung Association gives California an F.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010