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 7th, 2008 · For years, people have been drawn to the west coast in search of the California Dream. The Golden State's high housing prices and car-clogged interstates have some residents leaving California to live out their dreams in places like Charlotte, North Carolina.
Jun 17th, 2008 · In California, two elderly women were one of the first same-sex couples to marry in the state. Their marriage begins a busy week for county registrars around the Golden State. The state's Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage took effect Monday.
Jun 15th, 2008 · There's another battle brewing in California — and like just about everything in the Golden State, it's happening on the highway. Legislators are trying to crack down on the black market for a little yellow sticker that allows drivers of hybrid vehicles to use carpool lanes when they're driving solo.
May 18th, 2008 · For many people, buying carbon offsets has become a way to go personally "carbon neutral." But these voluntary efforts are entirely unregulated and in California, that's beginning to change. The Golden State is trying to bring credibility to carbon credits using a forest of old trees where Arnold Schwarzenegger and Nancy Pelosi have bought credits to off-set their air travel.
May 9th, 2008 · Fame, health, satisfaction, blue sky or innovation — what defines your version of the California Dream? Is the economy forcing that dream to change? Even if you've never set foot in the Golden State, we want your Cali thoughts and stories in 300 words or less.
Feb 20th, 2008 · Willie Brown grew up in the segregated south at a time when political power and basic civil rights were a distant concept for many African-Americans. Brown later moved to California, where he became one of the most influential leaders in Golden State politics. He talks about his career, love and Sen. Barack Obama.
Jan 8th, 2008 · California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger delivers his annual State of the State address Tuesday, in the middle of a worsening financial situation for the Golden State. The governor has said he will propose deep budget cuts Tuesday and declare a "fiscal emergency" within a month.