``California Connected'' to Showcase Unprecedented Forum Featuring Four Former California Governors and an Interview with Governor Schwarzenegger for Its Premiere Thursday, Feb. 19, at 10 PM.Entertainment Editors/Business Editors/Political Writers/T.V. Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 2004 Exclusive "Can California Be Governed?" Panel Discussion To Feature Former California Governors Brown, Deukmejian, Wilson and Davis; Lisa McRee Conducts One-on-One Interview With Governor Schwarzenegger The third-season premiere of California public television's innovative, witty and award-winning newsmagazine "California Connected California Connected was a television newsmagazine that broadcast stories about the state of California to "increase civic engagement." The show was created by Marley Klaus and aired on twelve PBS member stations throughout California. " will bring together an unprecedented gathering of four former California governors--Jerry Brown, George Brown, George, 1818–80, Canadian statesman and journalist, b. Scotland. In 1837 he emigrated to the United States, but after five years in New York City, he settled in Toronto, Ont. Deukmejian, Pete Wilson For others named Pete Wilson, see . Peter Barton Wilson (born August 23, 1933) is an American Republican politician from California. Wilson served as the thirty-sixth Governor of California (1991–1999), the culmination of more than three decades in the public arena that and Gray Davis--for an exclusive roundtable discussion, as well as host Lisa McRee's one-on-one interview with current Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (German pronunciation (IPA): [ˈaɐ̯nɔlt ˈaloɪ̯s ˈʃvaɐ̯ʦənˌʔɛɡɐ] . This very special "California Connected" edition entitled "Can California Be Governed?" will be broadcast statewide simultaneously on 10 of California's PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, stations on Thursday, Feb. 19 (10-11 p.m.). The interviews take place at KCET KCET Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo (Japan) KCET Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology studios in Hollywood. McRee will discuss the after-effect of last year's recall election with the five governors and what makes the state particularly difficult to govern, in addition to probing what steps can be taken to bring California and its economy back from its current challenges. Later in the episode, "California Connected" explores the group that is spending the most money lobbying Sacramento--our cities and counties--and how their lobbying dollars (also known as tax dollars) are outpacing the lobbying efforts of groups like the gaming industry, teachers, prison guards and automobile manufacturers. "Last year's gubernatorial recall not only renewed interest in politics statewide, but also raised many questions about our future," explains McRee. "I'm looking forward to talking to Noun 1. talking to - a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to" lecture, speech rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to our newest governor who's looking at our state government with fresh eyes, and our former governors who have so much perspective to share, lessons they learned the hard way. This is a great opportunity to talk about ways we might make California better." "We'd like to take credit for the sudden interest in state politics and the workings of Sacramento. But that would be ludicrous," says Executive Producer Marley Klaus. "Nonetheless, we're thrilled to start our third season at a time when people are starting to realize their own power to make a difference and that what goes on at all levels of government should matter to them personally." Each governor will bring his own particular perspective on the Golden State's challenges and solutions to this special "California Connected" show. Democrat Edmund G. "Jerry" Brown served as governor from 1975-1983. Turning down the governor's mansion and limousine for a rented apartment and state-issued Plymouth, Brown led the drive for energy efficiency, sponsored labor laws to protect farm workers and championed the hiring of minorities and women in his administration. Republican George "Duke" Deukmejian, (1983-91) was elected governor after having served as a legislator and Attorney General. He also appointed 1,000 judges--including the (then) majority of the California State Supreme Court and was an early advocate of tougher sentencing laws. Pete Wilson, Republican, (1991-99) served in the U.S. Senate and was Mayor of San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. before being elected the 36th Governor of California The Governor of California is the highest executive authority in the state government, whose responsibilities include making yearly "State of the State" addresses to the California State Legislature, submitting the budget, and ensuring that state laws are enforced. . He encountered a budget impasse in his first term that forced the state to operate without a budget for 61 days, but when he left office, the state had a surplus. Wilson pushed hard to reform workers' compensation workers' compensation, payment by employers for some part of the cost of injuries, or in some cases of occupational diseases, received by employees in the course of their work. laws in order to keep businesses from leaving the state. Gray Davis, Democrat, (1999-2003) worked to improve the state's K-12 education system while increasing access to colleges and universities. Davis presided over 2001's controversial energy crisis with its rolling blackouts and skyrocketing power costs. He worked to build up the state's infrastructure and protect California's unique environment. Recently elected Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has pledged to restore California's power and influence, overhaul education, resolve the current severe fiscal crisis without raising taxes, and to end "politics as usual" in Sacramento. "California Connected" is co-produced by four PBS stations--KCET-Los Angeles, KPBS-San Diego, KQED-San Francisco and KVIE-Sacramento--but is broadcast statewide through a unique collaboration with KEET-Eureka, KIXE-Redding, KOCE- Huntington Beach Huntington Beach, city (1990 pop. 181,519), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific coast, across from Santa Catalina Island, in an oil-producing area; inc. 1909. It manufactures aerospace vehicles, aircraft parts, optical instruments, and heat transfer equipment. , KRCB-Rohnert Park, KVCR-San Bernardino and KVPT-Fresno. Beginning this season, there will be an audio version of "California Connected" available to air on public radio stations statewide, including KPBS-FM (San Diego), KQED-FM (San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , Sacramento) and KPCC-FM (Pasadena). The radio program will also be available via streaming audio A one-way audio transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play audio clips and Internet radio. Computers in home networks stream audio (mostly music) to digital media hubs connected to home theaters. on the show's Web site at www.californiaconnected.org. The "California Connected" audio version is produced by KPBS; KQED runs the show's Web magazine. Since its creation, the show has garnered numerous awards. In 2003, awards included two Golden Mikes, two Aurora Awards for a News Magazine/Interview, a Gracie Award (American Women in Radio and Television), three Northern California Northern California, sometimes referred to as NorCal, is the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. The region contains the San Francisco Bay Area, the state capital, Sacramento; as well as the substantial natural beauty of the redwood forests, the northern Emmys, one for Best Current Affairs Program and another for Best Reporting on Government, as well as honors from the Association of Capitol Reporter and Editors TV Public Service for In-Depth Reporting. "California Connected" is executive produced by Marley Klaus. Michael Schenker is the executive line producer and Deborah Clark is the senior producer. Joyce Campbell is the series production executive for KCET. The series is close-captioned and available in Spanish through the Second Audio Program function. The series is funded by The James Irvine Foundation, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, philanthropic organization founded in 1966 by engineer and entrepeneur William R. Hewlett (1913–2001), co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, his wife, Flora Lamson Hewlett (1914–77), and their eldest son, Walter B. , the Annenberg Foundation and welcomes its newest partner, The California Endowment. |
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